Colin Kaepernick is back.
After a four-game losing streak with Blaine Gabbert at the helm — a stretch where the former first-round pick threw for just four touchdowns and six interceptions and posted an average passer rating of 65.1 — the team is making a change, Chip Kelly announced on Tuesday. Kelly and the staff met earlier in the day to discuss a potential quarterback swap.
Kelly said that the move had nothing to do with Kaepernick’s soon-to-be altered contract status, which should negate
The San Francisco 49ers hired Chip Kelly as their coach Thursday, finding a focused, football-first leader CEO Jed York is counting on to turn the once-proud franchise back into a contender.
York announced the move on Twitter and so did the team on its Twitter account.
“After a thorough search, Trent & I are thrilled to announce Chip Kelly as the new #HeadCoach of the @49ers,” York wrote, referring to general manager Trent Baalke.
Kelly won’t be introduced in a news conference until next week
Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly listens to a question during a news conference Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, in Philadelphia. Less than 48 hours after quarterback Sam Bradford said he wanted to be back with the Eagles, Kelly said he wanted his quarterback to return. (Michael Bryant/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
GM Chip Kelly cost coach Chip Kelly his job.
The Philadelphia Eagles fired Kelly Tuesday night with one game left in his third season, dumping the coach/personnel boss after missing t
