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  • cookie G
    Registered User
    • Mar 2003
    • 7578
    #1

    And in the Latest Turn of Events in the NFL...

    Report hints of major Eagles shakeup after firing of Tom Gamble; could it involve Chip Kelly?
    http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/01/changes_coming_to_eagles_report_hints_at_major_shakeup_after_firing_of_tom_gamble.html#incart_story_package
    The line of power in the Eagles' organization was clearly drawn this past week when the team fired head coach Chip Kelly's hand picked front-office ally in Gamble.


    The aftermath of the team's decision to fire Tom Gamble has not been pretty, and it could soon get a lot worse.

    According to a report from Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, "something big" could soon be going down with the Eagles.

    It is important to note that "something big" could mean anything, and the report itself is vague. It certainly opens the door to speculation.

    It does not take a rocket scientist, however, to figure out what that "something big" might be.

    The line of power in the Eagles' organization was clearly drawn this past week when the team fired head coach Chip Kelly's hand picked front-office ally in Gamble. Kelly brought Gamble over from San Francisco when he was hired, and the two became very close during their two seasons in Philadelphia.


    Tom Gamble is highly regarded in the league as a personnel guy. Before Philly, he helped build the Niners. And Kelly liked/likes him.

    Howie Roseman...he likes..not so much. Roseman is kind of the Eagles version of Brandon, with a more grating personality. Kelly referred to him as a good salary cap guy...and Gamble as a heck of a football guy.

    But, through a decade or more of butt kissing, Roseman has the ear of the Eagle's owner. There appears to be a feud between the football guys in the Eagles organization and the nonfootball guys.
    With the release of Gamble, the non football guys are winning.

    So...

    in this saga...does Kelly asked to be released?

    and if so...do I need to ask?
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  • RedEyE
    Registered User
    • Jul 2002
    • 24661
    #2
    Re: And in the Latest Turn of Events in the NFL...

    That would be a wet dream. Gamble and Kelly. Obviously Sanchez would be brought in to compete - already has experience with the offense.

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    • Forward_Lateral
      Registered User
      • Mar 2004
      • 29897
      #3
      Re: And in the Latest Turn of Events in the NFL...

      Not in a million years will that happen.

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      • RedEyE
        Registered User
        • Jul 2002
        • 24661
        #4
        Re: And in the Latest Turn of Events in the NFL...

        So here is some more insight on that rumor: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2...ut-rumor-coach
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        • DraftBoy
          Administrator
          • Jul 2002
          • 107444
          #5
          Re: And in the Latest Turn of Events in the NFL...

          No brainer to bring Gamble in now. Icing on the cake would be adding Kelly to the mix.
          COMING SOON...
          Originally posted by Dr.Lecter
          We were both drunk and Hillary did not look that bad at 2 AM, I swear!!!!!!
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          • Ed
            Dude
            • Sep 2002
            • 9247
            #6
            Re: And in the Latest Turn of Events in the NFL...

            I remember it being reported before the 2013 draft that the Eagles and Kelly liked EJ Manuel and were targeting him at the top of the 2nd round if he was still there. I bet Chip Kelly could do wonders for EJ. Getting Kelly here would be awesome, but it seems like a waste of time to even think about it. I seriously doubt he goes anywhere, or ends up coming here even if he did get out of his contract.

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            • Mr. Miyagi
              Lecter's Little *****

              • Sep 2002
              • 53616
              #7
              Re: And in the Latest Turn of Events in the NFL...

              What, then we toss Whaley aside? He hasn't done anything wrong.

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              • TacklingDummy
                Unreachable Douche
                • Jul 2002
                • 71728
                #8
                Re: And in the Latest Turn of Events in the NFL...

                Originally posted by Ed View Post
                I remember it being reported before the 2013 draft that the Eagles and Kelly liked EJ Manuel and were targeting him at the top of the 2nd round if he was still there. I bet Chip Kelly could do wonders for EJt.
                Or EJ would make Chip look like a mistake.

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                • DraftBoy
                  Administrator
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 107444
                  #9
                  Re: And in the Latest Turn of Events in the NFL...

                  Originally posted by Mr. Miyagi View Post
                  What, then we toss Whaley aside? He hasn't done anything wrong.
                  Whaley stays as GM.

                  Gamble as Football Ops, Whaley as GM, and whomever as Head Coach.
                  COMING SOON...
                  Originally posted by Dr.Lecter
                  We were both drunk and Hillary did not look that bad at 2 AM, I swear!!!!!!

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                  • cookie G
                    Registered User
                    • Mar 2003
                    • 7578
                    #10
                    Re: And in the Latest Turn of Events in the NFL...

                    Originally posted by DraftBoy View Post
                    No brainer to bring Gamble in now. Icing on the cake would be adding Kelly to the mix.
                    I'd almost bet he ends up back in SF. But he did have offers this year, but decided to stay in Philly, his home town.

                    I can't believe he was actually escorted from the building. My wife's company used to do that, even if it was due to a layoff and not misconduct.

                    That screams bush league and pettiness.
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                    • DraftBoy
                      Administrator
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 107444
                      #11
                      Re: And in the Latest Turn of Events in the NFL...

                      Originally posted by cookie G View Post
                      I'd almost bet he ends up back in SF. But he did have offers this year, but decided to stay in Philly, his home town.

                      I can't believe he was actually escorted from the building. My wife's company used to do that, even if it was due to a layoff and not misconduct.

                      That screams bush league and pettiness.
                      You think Baalke takes him back? They have a long time 49ers right now as the Director of Pro Personnel in Mike Williams.

                      Still think you have to make the call.

                      My company does that, but we work in a secure office and building so it's required.
                      COMING SOON...
                      Originally posted by Dr.Lecter
                      We were both drunk and Hillary did not look that bad at 2 AM, I swear!!!!!!

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                      • Swiper
                        Legendary Zoner
                        • Sep 2010
                        • 33105
                        #12
                        Re: And in the Latest Turn of Events in the NFL...

                        Florio is now guessing that the Eagles may TRADE Kelly to one of the teams that needs a coach. Florio is a low-life (he's a lawyer) self-promoter. So the situation is not likely really as desperate as he's painting it.

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                        • WagonCircler
                          Escaped Convict
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 5876
                          #13
                          Re: And in the Latest Turn of Events in the NFL...

                          Originally posted by Mr. Miyagi View Post
                          What, then we toss Whaley aside? He hasn't done anything wrong.
                          Whaaaatttttt????????

                          Wow.

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                          • Swiper
                            Legendary Zoner
                            • Sep 2010
                            • 33105
                            #14
                            Re: And in the Latest Turn of Events in the NFL...

                            Originally posted by WagonCircler View Post
                            Whaaaatttttt????????

                            Wow.
                            Well give him some credit. He can draft linebackers.

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                            • cookie G
                              Registered User
                              • Mar 2003
                              • 7578
                              #15
                              Re: And in the Latest Turn of Events in the NFL...

                              Originally posted by DraftBoy View Post
                              You think Baalke takes him back? They have a long time 49ers right now as the Director of Pro Personnel in Mike Williams.

                              Still think you have to make the call.

                              My company does that, but we work in a secure office and building so it's required.
                              Oh, you have to make the call...several times if needed.

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