In Chip Kelly’s quest to return to the NFL, he’s applying for several organizations. The Seattle Seahawks join the lottery in getting the well-respected coach’s services in the college football circuit.
Teams interested in his services are in clear need of offensive firepower, and that’s something Kelly has showcased in spades during his time in Los Angeles. Now that he’s looking to make an NFL comeback, he presents great value and effective offensive scheming to bring an NFL team closer to the Super Bowl.
Seattle Seahawks join Las Vegas Raiders, Washington Commanders in Chip Kelly chase
According to The Spun’s Andrew McCarty, Kelly is not giving up on his opportunity to coach in the NFL after both the Las Vegas Raiders and Washington Commanders decided to head elsewhere with their offensive coordinators:
Kelly reportedly interviewed with the Las Vegas Raiders and was on the radar of the Washington Commanders for their offensive coordinator vacancies. Las Vegas eventually hired former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, while the Commanders hired former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury.
While he wasn’t hired by either team, there is another team that joined the mix this week. Late Tuesday night Kelly reportedly visited with the Seattle Seahawks to interview for their offensive coordinator opening.
“Oregon HC Chip Kelly is interviewing with the Seattle Seahawks for their offensive coordinator job tonight. Chip has garnered a ton of NFL interest, and the Seahawks have had rumored interest in his offense for much of this cycle,” Benjamin Solak of The Ringer said.
It’s understandable why the Seattle Seahawks want to get Chip Kelly to join their squad. While Mike Macdonald is a hire for the organization, he specializes in creating stifling defenses that choke the life out of elite NFL defenses. Football is a game where you have to score more than your opponent to win, and Kelly can provide that firepower.
Four of his six years with the UCLA Bruins have been winning seasons, and it could’ve been more if the COVID pandemic didn’t have an impact on his play. He’s built an exciting offense that allowed his teams to always be competitive against some of the country’s best programs.
While it remains to be seen if the Seahawks will actually give him a shot, the fact that he’s gone in for an interview is a testament to his skill as an offensive coach.
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