Chip Kelly values running backs above receivers

[Jville]

Kelly isn't the only coach to praise performance away from the ball, but he takes it to extremes and has done so since he first became a head coach at Oregon.

Players who were integral to a big play but didn't have the ball in their hands or weren't credited with a tackle are celebrated. Selflessness over selfishness is celebrated. Toughness when it's unconventional - with receivers that often comes in the form of downfield blocking - is celebrated.

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Kelly seems to place particular emphasis on acquiring wide receivers who are good run blockers. A good block by a receiver downfield can be the difference between a 10-yard run and a 60-yard run, and Kelly thinks a receiver who blocks well can spring as many big plays as a receiver who makes the big plays himself in the passing game.

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[drrew]

Nothing wrong with being a contrarian and trying to exploit the market in your favor. It's what moneyball was all about. Pete and John are great at it.

 

[chris98251]

HST disagrees must haz two number wuns.

 

[Vetamur]

HST disagrees must haz two number wuns.

whats the point of blocking downfield if you arent being double teamed?