- ABC News
- December 31, 2015
This week's "Six Points" hits Chip Kelly, other aspects of the coaching tree and much, much more. Chip Kelly's next move could surprise It seems that every year, we see a "surprise" firing in the NFL. Some of that is perception. Some of that is real. About two weeks ago, word began to surface that indeed there would be a surprise firing this season. Chip Kelly was the likely candidate, but league sources felt there was a chance he could save his job when he sat down with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie at the end of the season. One source said that Lurie was not just frustrated with the team's performance but also "angry," which is a rare descriptive term associated with one of the NFL's most reputable owners. Another source said that Lurie would have a lot of questions for Kelly when they met for a season review and that Kelly's attitude during that session could very well determine his fate. As it turned out, Kelly had no chance of saving his job, and his season ended one...