One of the many issues brought up with Chip Kelly's arrival in the Bay Area is the issue of race. Some of his former players on the Philadelphia Eagles accused him of racism. When the accusation is leveled, it can create a perception, even when it is not true.
I do not know Chip Kelly, so I certainly cannot say what is in the man's heart. However, I recently came across an interview, courtesy of former Golden Nuggets writer Aaron Malone. It was interview that featured famed sociologist Dr. Harry Edwards. Dr. Edwards is a professor of sociology at Cal, and a long-time consultant with the San Francisco 49ers and Golden State Warriors.