Chip Kelly and Johnny Manziel...A Perfect Match?

[joeybee12]

I've been tracking potential targets for the Eagles in the 2014 NFL draft, and I want to respond to some of the feedback from last week's column on the notable collegiate quarterbacks.

Most e-mailers and commenters agreed that defense is this team's biggest need. I can certainly see that. Everyone can see that. That's why I spent this week looking at linebackers.

But ask yourself this question: Is Chip Kelly's future quarterback on this roster? I still argue no. Mike Vick is too prone to making mistakes, and Nick Foles couldn't beat Vick for the job in training camp. Matt Barkley's limited mobility doesn't fit either.

Then, consider all of the spread-option quarterbacks that could potentially be at the top of this year's draft: Teddy Bridgewater, Marcus Mariota, Brett Hundley, Tajh Boyd and Johnny Manziel. Can Kelly bypass a perfect fit for his offense just to draft for need?

http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/manziel-perfect-kelly-one-gm-says-yes

I say yes...as the saying goes, D-bags of a feather, flock together....

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1. The NFL will eat Johnny's lunch...

He's got half the speed Vick and less of an arm.

Plus---the NFL has already figured out Kelly's college offense.

[joeybee12]

2. Can Johnny try to go pro after this year?

I mean, if he waits longer than that, Chip won't be around for him to team up with...hell, Chip might not make it to December.

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3. I can't see Chip trading away a bunch of picks to get Manziel.

I said it once and I'll say it many more times.

Chip Kelly's offense will not work in the NFL. If he can't make it work with Vick, he ain't gonna make it work.