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5 Pros and 5 Cons of Head Coach Chip Kelly Leaving the San Francisco 49ers

By Peter Panacy

Chip Kelly before an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Chip Kelly before an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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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 /

Con: Chip Kelly Takes Another Hit at the NFL Level

This is more of a setback for Chip Kelly than the 49ers. But it’s still a con, at least from the head coach’s perspective.

Kelly was ousted in Philadelphia, although most would view that due to his failures to handle the Eagles roster after he took over general manager duties.

He doesn’t have those in San Francisco now. But the marks against his offense already in place would be highlighted by the failures the 49ers are currently experiencing.

The 49ers were supposed to be a better team this year, at least on paper. 2016 was to be a year of building and transition. Instead, the season has revealed a team in full-on regression mode from the 5-11 campaign of a year ago.

Without throwing general manager Trent Baalke into the mix just yet (we will shortly), all anyone would have to do is point the finger at Kelly.

Remember, NFL head coaches are a prime fraternity. It’s the elite of the elite. So if Kelly departs for college, he’ll never be back at the pro level again.