CORVALLIS, Ore.– A consensus first-team All-American cornerback at Oregon State, Jordan Poyer was projected to go between the second and fourth rounds of the draft. That didn’t happen. He slipped to the 7th round to Chip Kelly’s Philadelphia Eagles. From Astoria, Ore. to the NFL, Poyer shares his experience in a one-on-one interview.
Web Extra: Grasu, Jackson on Chip Kelly
Oregon center Hroniss Grasu: Oregon safety Brian Jackson:
Chip Kelly Heads to Philadelphia Eagles
EUGENE, Ore. — First he stayed, now he’s gone. Long rumored to be headed the NFL, the University of Oregon announced today that Ducks head coach Chip Kelly would be filling the spot vacated by Andy Reid as head coach of the Eagles. The story broke early this morning through ESPN’s Chris Mortensen that Kelly … Continue reading »
UO AD Rob Mullens Press Conference
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon Athletic Director Rob Mullens holds a press conference to discuss the departure of Chip Kelly to become the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Chip Kelly Speaks At Eugene Airport
EUGENE, Ore. — Chip Kelly arrives at the Eugene Airport and speaks to media about his decision to leave Oregon to become the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Mullens: “Ecstatic” to Have Chip Back
EUGENE, Ore. — Chip Kelly will remain the head coach at Oregon next season. “We’re ecstatic that Coach Kelly decided to remain at the University of Oregon,” Athletic Director Rob Mullens said. “Obviously, we’ve had unprecedented success over the past four years.” Mullens said he got a call from Kelly Sunday night during the Civil … Continue reading »
Chip Kelly to Stay at Oregon
Updated Monday, January 7 EUGENE, Ore. — Chip Kelly will stay at Oregon instead of taking an NFL job, according Oregon Athletic Director Rob Mullens. ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported the story. Schefter broke the news on Twitter just before 8 p.m. Sunday. Schefter tweeted: “Chip Kelly turned down a chance to go to the … Continue reading »
Kelly Meets with Eagles for Nine Hours
EUGENE, Ore. — Saturday came and went without Chip Kelly agreeing to a deal with an NFL team. According to several reports, Kelly met with the Philadelphia Eagles for nine hours in Arizona but no deal was reached. Kelly was scheduled to have a second meeting with the Browns but missed that meeting due to … Continue reading »
Report: Kelly, Browns “Close to Deal”
EUGENE, Ore.– According to a report from Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Chip Kelly is “close to a deal” that would make him the head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Kelly interviewed with Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and CEO Joe Banner Friday afternoon in Arizona. After the Ducks 35-17 win over Kansas State in … Continue reading »
Eagles Writer Les Bowen on Chip Kelly
The Philadelphia Daily News sent Eagles beat writer Les Bowen to Phoenix to cover Chip Kelly coaching the Oregon Ducks in the Fiesta Bowl. He talks with KEZI 9 Sports about Philadelphia’s interest in Kelly and how Kelly would fit with the Eagles.
