The Philadelphia Eagles released Chip Kelly Tuesday after nearly three seasons with the franchise, but the former coach had nothing but positive things to say in the aftermath Wednesday.
Ian Rapoport of NFL.com passed along Kelly’s comments following his firing:
Ex-#Eagles coach Chip Kelly has released a statement, saying among other things, "My players mean the world to me." pic.twitter.com/VGIPoaXaGZ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 31, 2015
The former Oregon Ducks and Eagles coach deserves some credit for recognizing the people who gave him the opportunity, as well as the players he built relationships with during his tenure.