g-dawg Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Here's five things to know about Kelly going to the 49ers.1. What this means for Colin Kaepernick: This is the big question. Kaepernick theoretically fits Kelly's style of play and offensive system as a dynamic athlete with great wheels.But he also DOESN'T fit Kelly's system as a highly-cerebral quarterback capable of moving through his reads quickly.The best guess here is Kelly talked with York/Baalke about potentially resurrecting Kaepernick's career and they decided he was more capable of making it work than just about anyone out there. Nick Foles threw for 27 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in a season under Kelly. He made Mark Sanchez, Sam Bradford and an aging Michael Vick look good at times.Kaep isn't that far removed from being one pass away from winning the Super Bowl and/or praised as a potential elite quarterback with unlimited upside.2. Back to the well: Kelly will be the 20th 49ers coach hired in franchise history and follows an interesting lineage in San Francisco. The last "splash" coach with a high-profile and college pedigree the 49ers hired was Jim Harbaugh. It didn't work out perfectly, with frustrations mounting between both parties before a separation following an 8-8 season in 2014. The 49ers promoted Jim Tomsula to head coach with spectacularly disastrous results — Tomsula was fired after a single 5-win year, getting a $15 million parachute on the way out of town.It's entirely possible Kelly's availability ushered in the Tomsula decision.Kelly feels a lot like Harbaugh in terms of the hire. Huge name, fantastic results in college, headstrong, potential home run. The one difference is Kelly's coming off a humbling year with the Eagles, getting fired after a 6-win season largely engineered after he played the role of GM.3. Personnel power: Which means it's not likely Kelly will have a lot of say in who ends up on the 49ers roster. It was well understood Baalke wanted to do the grocery shopping with the next coach doing the cooking; Kelly said after he was fired by the Eagles he's a lot less interested in the GM side of things for his next gig.It's anticipated Kelly won't have personnel power in San Francisco.From that perspective it's obviously a fit. But Kelly came to Philly with no real intentions on being the GM and being in charge of personnel. You have to wonder if eventually the two might butt heads a bit.4. Another high-profile gig: The prevailing theory with Kelly's next job after a three-ring circus in Philly was he would seek somewhere with a little bit less attention paid to the matter of the head coach. (The Tennessee Titans with Marcus Mariota and limited aggression from the local media could've been a pretty solid fit.)The 49ers' gig is not some casual spot. There's intense scrutiny from the west-coast media and some scathing writers out there. It's not Philly — and no one is saying Chip should run from the heat. It's just surprising he'd take a high-profile gig after the way things went in Philly.Kelly and York are going to be VERY prominent in a month at Super Bowl 50, as the hosts of the event.5. How will the players handle it? One major issue with Kelly coming out of Philadelphia was his players' response to his system. Kelly was a controlling coach who liked to use innovative methods of getting the most from his players.Not everyone liked it! 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith, signed this past offseason to replace Michael Crabtree, said he “better start running.”It's probably a little humorous and a little sarcastic but doesn't feel especially biting. For the offensive players in San Francisco, Kelly's acquisition should be a welcome opportunity to put up some big numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 should help Colin Kaepernick become a player again. cannot hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Ian Rapoport @RapSheet · 1h1 hour ago As he plotted potential moves & his next @NFL stop, Chip Kelly was trying to figure out how to trade for/sign Colin Kaepernick. No need now. 798 retweets 759 likes Reply Retweet 798 Like 759 More Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Ian Rapoport @RapSheet · 1h1 hour ago As he plotted potential moves & his next @NFL stop, Chip Kelly was trying to figure out how to trade for/sign Colin Kaepernick. No need now. 798 retweets 759 likes Reply Retweet 798 Like 759 MoreYeah, Sam Bradford was an awful fit for Chip Kelly's offense - Kaep could do awesome in it - probably the 2nd best QB behind Mariota to run that offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Very surprised. I honestly believed Kelly sabotaged his own NFL career deliberately so he could get out of Philly and back to college. But good for him. He'll bring a couple of .500 seasons to the 9ers and get fired again, and in the process learn that Colin Kaepernick stinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby.Digital Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Horrible move on SF part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekeyboy1 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 We should try to steal Navarro Bowman. No way he wants to play for this dude..Im sure Chip has some stupid trade up his sleeve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrtay Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDaLuvMaker Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Time to get in early on the Niners roster fire-sale.Navarro Bowman and Eric Reid are probably the only 2 players that I'd want from that team defensively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me4falcons Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Very poor choice and a move of desperation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanat0s Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 This actually makes sense, unlike those Coughlin rumors. I'm not sure if his style fits the rough n tumble West, but we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hoopah! Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 TATF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigSmackDaddy Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 IMO this move was made in an attempt to save Kaep's career. Doesn't hurt that Oregon fans who follow the NFL are 49er fans from what I hear. Work with a die hard Duck fan from Oregon who is a 49er fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawse Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 This one had me baffled, but should secure Kaeps starting gig. What a dumpster fire that team is turning out to be. Should've kept Harbaugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySG Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 If you're a train wreck you may as well swing for the fences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtrap Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 TATF?Seriously wtf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Bird is Da Word Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Yikes! They would have been better off with Mike Smith. I can't believe someone was dumb enough to give Chip another job so soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific_Falcon Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Very poor choice and a move of desperation.For Kelly or the 49ers? The FO are compiled of temperamental egomaniacs. If I were a HC looking for work I would take a year off before I came anywhere the dumpster fire in Santa Clara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific_Falcon Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 TATF?Ban. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Begotten912 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 How many people on this site thought it was ridiculous to think he could even get another job as an OC in the NFL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEIST Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Unpopular opinion.. Niners actually made a good move.Chip Kelly back with his boy Tom Gamble. Won't go roster crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positive Thinker Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 If you're a train wreck you may as well swing for the fences.So you are saying a failed NFL coach is a home run? What is so attractive about him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positive Thinker Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 How many people on this site thought it was ridiculous to think he could even get another job as an OC in the NFL? Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positive Thinker Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Yikes! They would have been better off with Mike Smith. I can't believe someone was dumb enough to give Chip another job so soon.Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanadonis Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Very bad choice by 49ers. Kelly is a maniac and thats a proven track record. He plays politics and gets rid of proven talent for guys that can't hold their jock strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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