Eagles

An Oregon Website Says Chip Kelly is the Frontrunner for Eagles Head Coaching Job

By Kyle Scott

Published: Jan 2nd, 2013 · 1:15 PM EST

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An Oregon site, Duck Territory, is reporting that Chip Kelly is the leading candidate for the Eagles head coaching job, calling him the "clear-cut frontrunner." As noted by Duck Territory, Zach Berman of Philly.com reported something similar on Monday– that Kelly was a leading candidate for the Eagles.

Here’s more from Duck Territory:

It is unknown at this time whether Philadelphia has or is planning to offer Kelly final say on all roster transactions, which sources indicate could be a deal-breaker in all potential contract negotiations between Kelly and prospective NFL franchises.

Additionally, an NFL source indicated Wednesday morning that Kelly "will interview" with Philadelphia and the Cleveland Browns, with the Browns expected to offer more control over personnel.

 

That part about having full control of the roster is interesting. Lurie gave Howie Roseman a verbal handjob* at a press conference on Monday, fellating the young GM’s talent evaluation skills. Though Lurie said he’s open to any sort of structure in managing the roster – as long as a new head coach reports directly to him – you get the sense that he wants Roseman to play at least a part in those decisions.

Today, Kelly said he has "no idea what the future holds," which is coach speak for Imdafuckouttahere.

I don’t know the reputation of Duck Territory other than it looking like a fairly well-run college community site (most of which are often ahead of the news cycle thanks to their close ties to a given university), so take their word with a small grain of salt.

*For some jollies, check out handjob's Wikipedia page. It's rock solid.