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Yeah, guess the idiot GM had a little power struggle and won by firing a guy Kelly had brought there and worked with for years. Total stupidity.
Or is this a good thing for us since Kelly is a failed gimmick coach? /dbair
Or is this a good thing for us since Kelly is a failed gimmick coach? /dbair
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This is why I thought he was a legit candidate for Florida.
Now the major college jobs have been taken, I'm not sure where he would end up.
Now the major college jobs have been taken, I'm not sure where he would end up.
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He'll probably hang out for another yr there but if there's a really high profile college job that comes open next yr I bet he bails out of Philly faster than you can say no huddle offense.
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lol dbair's like, 'no biggie'
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DBlair wrong again
Eagles shake up front office
Updated: January 2, 2015, 7:42 PM ET
By Phil Sheridan | ESPN.com
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PHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles lit a fire Wednesday with the announcement that vice president of player personnel Tom Gamble was gone. They tried to extinguish that fire Friday night.
Eagles owner Jeff Lurie announced that coach Chip Kelly will oversee player personnel matters and that Howie Roseman has been promoted from general manager to executive vice president of football operations. Kelly also will hire a new executive to replace Gamble.
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I have a very good relationship with Chip that continues to grow stronger and stronger. When we spoke, he was thoughtful, thorough and professional. There were no demands, no threats -- quite the contrary, he was passionate, engaged and articulated a dynamic and clear vision on how this fully integrated approach will work.
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- Eagles owner Jeff Lurie
According to the Eagles' news release, Roseman will continue "directing contract negotiations, salary cap management and NFL strategic matters, while overseeing the team's medical staff, equipment staff and more."
Player personnel matters, the very heart of being a general manager, were not included in the list of Roseman's duties.
Lurie said the moves resulted from meeting with Kelly, Roseman and club president Don Smolenski.
"During those lengthy meetings this week we discussed a comprehensive approach on how to seamlessly integrate the personnel and coaching departments in order to maximize every facet of the process," he said in a statement.
Under the previous structure, Roseman was charged with finding players who fit Kelly's vision. Gamble's role was as a buffer between the two, although it had become clear that he leaned toward Kelly's side.
It is always tough to evaluate offseason moves, especially the draft, until a few years have gone by. But the 2014 Eagles offseason does not look promising.
First-round pick Marcus Smith, a linebacker out of Louisville, barely got on the field for the NFL's 26th-ranked defense. Second-round pick Jordan Matthews, a wide receiver out of Vanderbilt, had a good rookie season. Third-round WR Josh Huff, who played for Kelly at Oregon, had a self-described disappointing season.
Other than that, only seventh-round pick Beau Allen, a defensive tackle, made a significant impact.
In free agency, the Eagles landed backup quarterback Mark Sanchez, safety Malcolm Jenkins, cornerback Nolan Carroll, and special teamers Chris Maragos and Bryan Braman. Running back Darren Sproles was obtained in a trade with New Orleans.
[+] EnlargeChip Kelly
Phil Sears/USA TODAY Sports
Chip Kelly will hire a new executive to replace Tom Gamble, the team's former vice president of player personnel.
"You have heard me say many times that I want strong leaders who feel free to express their opinions," Lurie said. "And that is what happened here. Chip will now lead this process going forward with the continued full support of Howie, Don and myself.
"Chip will not be doing this work by himself, obviously. He has been charged with recruiting and hiring a new personnel executive that will report directly to him and together we will move forward with this new, highly integrated approach."
After Sunday's season-ending win against the New York Giants, Lurie met with reporters in the Eagles' locker room. He was asked whether Roseman would continue as general manager. Lurie laughed at the question.
"Is that a question?" Lurie asked. "Yes."
On Friday, Lurie addressed that comment.
"When I said -- after the Giants game -- that Howie was returning as general manager next season, I meant that," he said. "But after carefully listening and reflecting on the lengthy discussions that I had with our senior team, I changed my mind.
"I have a very good relationship with Chip that continues to grow stronger and stronger. When we spoke, he was thoughtful, thorough and professional. There were no demands, no threats -- quite the contrary, he was passionate, engaged and articulated a dynamic and clear vision on how this fully integrated approach will work. We look forward to seeing it come to life over time."
Lurie said Roseman also received an unspecified contract extension as part of this new arrangement.
Eagles shake up front office
Updated: January 2, 2015, 7:42 PM ET
By Phil Sheridan | ESPN.com
523338COMMENTS101EMAILPRINT
PHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles lit a fire Wednesday with the announcement that vice president of player personnel Tom Gamble was gone. They tried to extinguish that fire Friday night.
Eagles owner Jeff Lurie announced that coach Chip Kelly will oversee player personnel matters and that Howie Roseman has been promoted from general manager to executive vice president of football operations. Kelly also will hire a new executive to replace Gamble.
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I have a very good relationship with Chip that continues to grow stronger and stronger. When we spoke, he was thoughtful, thorough and professional. There were no demands, no threats -- quite the contrary, he was passionate, engaged and articulated a dynamic and clear vision on how this fully integrated approach will work.
”
- Eagles owner Jeff Lurie
According to the Eagles' news release, Roseman will continue "directing contract negotiations, salary cap management and NFL strategic matters, while overseeing the team's medical staff, equipment staff and more."
Player personnel matters, the very heart of being a general manager, were not included in the list of Roseman's duties.
Lurie said the moves resulted from meeting with Kelly, Roseman and club president Don Smolenski.
"During those lengthy meetings this week we discussed a comprehensive approach on how to seamlessly integrate the personnel and coaching departments in order to maximize every facet of the process," he said in a statement.
Under the previous structure, Roseman was charged with finding players who fit Kelly's vision. Gamble's role was as a buffer between the two, although it had become clear that he leaned toward Kelly's side.
It is always tough to evaluate offseason moves, especially the draft, until a few years have gone by. But the 2014 Eagles offseason does not look promising.
First-round pick Marcus Smith, a linebacker out of Louisville, barely got on the field for the NFL's 26th-ranked defense. Second-round pick Jordan Matthews, a wide receiver out of Vanderbilt, had a good rookie season. Third-round WR Josh Huff, who played for Kelly at Oregon, had a self-described disappointing season.
Other than that, only seventh-round pick Beau Allen, a defensive tackle, made a significant impact.
In free agency, the Eagles landed backup quarterback Mark Sanchez, safety Malcolm Jenkins, cornerback Nolan Carroll, and special teamers Chris Maragos and Bryan Braman. Running back Darren Sproles was obtained in a trade with New Orleans.
[+] EnlargeChip Kelly
Phil Sears/USA TODAY Sports
Chip Kelly will hire a new executive to replace Tom Gamble, the team's former vice president of player personnel.
"You have heard me say many times that I want strong leaders who feel free to express their opinions," Lurie said. "And that is what happened here. Chip will now lead this process going forward with the continued full support of Howie, Don and myself.
"Chip will not be doing this work by himself, obviously. He has been charged with recruiting and hiring a new personnel executive that will report directly to him and together we will move forward with this new, highly integrated approach."
After Sunday's season-ending win against the New York Giants, Lurie met with reporters in the Eagles' locker room. He was asked whether Roseman would continue as general manager. Lurie laughed at the question.
"Is that a question?" Lurie asked. "Yes."
On Friday, Lurie addressed that comment.
"When I said -- after the Giants game -- that Howie was returning as general manager next season, I meant that," he said. "But after carefully listening and reflecting on the lengthy discussions that I had with our senior team, I changed my mind.
"I have a very good relationship with Chip that continues to grow stronger and stronger. When we spoke, he was thoughtful, thorough and professional. There were no demands, no threats -- quite the contrary, he was passionate, engaged and articulated a dynamic and clear vision on how this fully integrated approach will work. We look forward to seeing it come to life over time."
Lurie said Roseman also received an unspecified contract extension as part of this new arrangement.
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Sounds like Lurie realized this was heading in a bad direction and got it fixed. Props to him.
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How is dbair wrong? LaCanfora is the one that reported this.
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Yes, I made up the story Cocksuck
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Its a joke you dope
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Forum policy.
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It's not our policy, it nature's.
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Really, he wants out? Wow, that's a surprise!
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I doubt he wants out now that he's in charge of all the player stuff.
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Dan Pompeii was speculating that Lurie gave him that to make up for firing his buddy, but that ultimately it could lead to Kelly's ouster if Lurie and the other guy don't like the personnel decisions Kelly makes.