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Chip Kelly Playbook 101: Shotgun Formation, the Inside Zone and Outside-Zone Run

Chip Kelly is no stranger to criticism. The minute he was hired in Philadelphia, he was met with the criticism that his offense is too gimmicky for the NFL. Kelly is best known for his days as the head coach of the Oregon Ducks and then as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. He has endured his fair share of criticism for his particular offensive style.

But what is his “style”?

Kelly runs the spread offense out of a shotgun formation. But the single best identifying factor is the tempo at which he runs his offense. Otherwise, 100% of what he does on offense is nothing new.