The Gritz Blitz Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 http://www.kgw.com/sports/UO-coach-Kelly-talking-to-Bucaneers-137862123.html PORTLAND -- University of Oregon football coach Chip Kelly is reportedly close to signing a deal with the NFL.Kelly is in the process of finalizing a deal that would make him the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.A source close to the situation said Kelly will make the jump to the NFL if he can come to terms on a contract.Kelly has been Oregon's head coach for three years, winning the conference title in all three, reaching three straight BCS games. The crowning achievement coming three weeks ago, when the Ducks won their first Rose Bowl game in 95 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlightened32 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) Adam Schefter via Facebook - As NBC in Portland, Ore. reported, Chip Kelly and Bucs are involved in active contract discussions. Kelly interviewed with Bucs last week. Talks between Oregon HC Chip Kelly and the Buccaneers are said to be "active." Both sides trying to get it wrapped up within next 48 hours. Edited January 23, 2012 by Enlightened29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethos Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) What's a Chip Kelly? Edit: Nvm dude's a beast! Edited January 23, 2012 by IHateDunta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethos Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Oregon spread in Tampa? WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeytonMannings Forehead Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Off all the potentially good head coaches they've had an opportunity to look at -- Mike Zimmer being chief in my mind -- and they're going to make this move? A team built for NFL power running with what I think is a franchise quarterback is going to the spread option? I never like to jump to conclusions and I'm all for out of the box, but this has fail written all over it.But with the Broncos, and the Panthers going bringing in heavy elements of the option, I may wind up eating those words in a few years. Who knows? I just don't see it with Freeman. He's mobile, but he's not an option QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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