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San Francisco 49ers: What to Expect from Chip Kelly’s Offense in 2016

By Peter Panacy

Dec 6, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 26, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly reacts against the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field. The Redskins won 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly reacts against the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field. The Redskins won 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

What Went Wrong for Chip Kelly in 2015

Unlike the previous two seasons in Philadelphia, Chip Kelly’s 2015 campaign came crashing down in an effort that resulted in a 7-9 finish for the Eagles and Kelly’s firing prior to Week 17.

Kelly’s offense, following the surprising trades and player acquisitions prior to the season, still finished in the top half of NFL ranks — No. 13 in points scored (377) and No. 12 in yards gained (5,830).

But the Eagles defense nearly bottomed out and ended up allowing 6,426 total yards, which was the third most in the league last year.

Football Outsiders defensive DVOA reflects this. Kelly’s 2015 Eagles ranked No. 17 in the league — not as bad as the yardage suggests, but still a significant mark against what his team endured over the course of the season.

According to The Scout Academy’s Brandon Thorn, a lot of this can be attributed to Kelly’s 2015 role as general manager and not so much in regards to his coaching style.

Assuming this is correct, Kelly’s biggest issue was handling the GM roles as well as coaching responsibilities. Forgetting his perceived clashes with the front office for a moment, one should expect the personnel duties and Kelly’s shortcomings here to be a non-factor for the 49ers.

At least in 2016.

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