After a 1-4 start with quarterback Blaine Gabbert, San Francisco 49ers coach Chip Kelly felt it was time for a change. Colin Kaepernick will start at quarterback for the first time since Nov. 1 of last year. A shoulder injury reportedly kept him benched, according to Kelly, but the coach now feels Kaepernick is ready to go.
(Video) NFL: Maurice Jones-Drew Rips Chip Kelly, Says He Destroyed the Eagles
Former NFL running back Maurice Jones-Drew said he’s an Oakland Raiders fan but all his boys are San Francisco 49ers fans so he’s happy that Chip Kelly is their new coach because he sucks!
(Video) NFL: 49ers Hire Chip Kelly As New Coach, Inspires Hilarious “California Love” Parody
The Chip Kelly era in San Francisco has begun and bitter Eagles fans hope things go even worse for him in the Bay Area. The 49ers signed Kelly to a four year, $24 million dollar deal, despite Kelly proving that he might not be the football genius so many people seemed to think he was. With Kelly’s move to the west coast, it inspired a new version of Tupac’s “California Love” video.
NFL: San Francisco 49ers Hire Chip Kelly as Head Coach
Well another coaching vacancy has been filled. The San Francisco 49ers have hired Chip Kelly as their new head coach.
NFL: Philadelphia Eagles Request Permission to Interview Tom Coughlin to Replace Chip Kelly
During his resignation speech, Tom Coughlin left the door open to the possibility of continuing to coach in the NFL. It was expected that other teams would come knocking on his door and the first is a former NFC East rival, the Philadelphia Eagles.
NFL: DeSean Jackson Says Chip Kelly Getting Fired From Eagles is Karma
Washington Redskins receiver DeSean Jackson was released from the Philadelphia Eagles after Chip Kelly’s first season in 2014. Jackson said the Eagles tried to run a “smear campaign” against him, accusing him of being gang affiliated and more. Most thought it was done to ease criticism about the team cutting a good receiver. Fast forward to now and the Eagles have fired coach Chip Kelly. Jackson has one word for the twist, “karma”.
