Chip Kelly's "No Huddle" Offense

[Jade Falcon]

Wow! I'm quite excited about this!

http://www.ninersnation.com/2016/5/...e-hand-signaled-tempo-system-is-a-lot-quicker

A couple of interesting points with the article:

Kelly's teams have used a variety of methods to signal in their plays, from the giant posterboards of his Oregon Duck days, to a hinged fan of multicolored plastic "blades" that was mailed in unsolicited by a fan who invented them for softball games. Back around 2010, whne Chip was still at Oregon, Bill Belichick flew him out to Boston three times to explain his one-word no huddle play calls-- and used the tactic to destroy Tim Tebow's Broncos in the 2011 playoffs.

I found this most interesting as well:

But we know that at least one defender clearly deciphered Chip's signals back in 2014, because it was the Niners Antoine Bethea. As SFGate's Eric Branch wrote at the time:

"...early in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Nick Foles surveyed the defense and called an audible by motioning with his hands over his helmet. In response, Bethea began pointing to his right and yelling: "Hey! Hey! Run! Run! Run! Run!" The result: Defensive tackle Demarcus Dobbs drilled running back LeSean McCoy for a four-yard loss on a sweep left.

Earlier in the game, Bethea had told his teammates on the sideline a run was coming when Foles made a back-and-forth motion over his helmet, a tip that earned him an approving slap on the shoulder pad from defensive line coach Jim Tomsula."

Chip's coaching in the NFL's toughest defensive division now, and the tempo might give his offense an edge in keeping them off balance. But his opponents include some pretty sharp guys, such as Richard Sherman, who will obviously be studying these signals in an attempt to break the code. Hopefully the coach can sit down with Bethea and work out ways to make them impenetrable.

I think that last sentence in bold is an absolute MUST. And Bowman should have major say in that as well. He's one of the sharpest minds in the game. They need to give Kelly input that will keep the plays unpredictable.

 

[Hobbesarable]

I think that last sentence in bold is an absolute MUST. And Bowman should have major say in that as well. He's one of the sharpest minds in the game. They need to give Kelly input that will keep the plays unpredictable.

They will need to:
1. Change the play signals each week
2. Have an athletic offensive line capable of running the no-huddle system continuously

I like Kelly's system and think it has tremendous potential in changing the way teams play offensively. We'll see if he can achieve that with the 49ers.

 

[Jade Falcon]

They will need to:
1. Change the play signals each week
2. Have an athletic offensive line capable of running the no-huddle system continuously

I like Kelly's system and think it has tremendous potential in changing the way teams play offensively. We'll see if he can achieve that with the 49ers.

Well said, I agree. Individually, I'm most eager to see this new RG rookie Joshua Garnett that we picked up in the 1st round, as well as how Gabbert does with Kelly as coach. Also eager to see if Hyde can stay healthy and how well he does with this new OLine.

 

[ripcityboy]

My hope is that Chip bottles it at SF and has to come back Oregon. Mark Helfrich is going to ruin the Ducks. He may be the worst reciuiter among big school coaches I have ever seen. Whatever momentum they had is gone.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I love Chip so it's hard to root against him, but with a roster of 53... Half your offense is gonna be on the IR by week 11.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

My hope is that Chip bottles it at SF and has to come back Oregon. Mark Helfrich is going to ruin the Ducks. He may be the worst reciuiter among big school coaches I have ever seen. Whatever momentum they had is gone.

For the love of Christ THIS

 

[oldmangrouch]

I love Chip so it's hard to root against him, but with a roster of 53... Half your offense is gonna be on the IR by week 11.

Bingo. How do you go up-tempo with no depth?

I swear the NFL is trying to create a league where everyone goes 7-9, 8-8, or 9-7.

 

[santeesioux]

My hope is that Chip bottles it at SF and has to come back Oregon. Mark Helfrich is going to ruin the Ducks. He may be the worst reciuiter among big school coaches I have ever seen. Whatever momentum they had is gone.

Did you see the coaching staff completely fumble it with Ryan Kelley and are now fumbling to talk to every other qb still on the market besides the one that just decommitted to Texas A and M that's a package deal with one of the top wrs in the country, both of whom want to play here?

 

[Jade Falcon]

I love Chip so it's hard to root against him, but with a roster of 53... Half your offense is gonna be on the IR by week 11.

Bingo. How do you go up-tempo with no depth?

I swear the NFL is trying to create a league where everyone goes 7-9, 8-8, or 9-7.

Eh, not so sure about that. We're more than fine at WR (something like 12 of them), and our OLine is greatly improved from FA and the Draft. Good depth at DB, and "okay" depth at DLine. My only concern is at ILB and maybe TE.

 

[ripcityboy]

Did you see the coaching staff completely fumble it with Ryan Kelley and are now fumbling to talk to every other qb still on the market besides the one that just decommitted to Texas A and M that's a package deal with one of the top wrs in the country, both of whom want to play here?

If they'd have offered that kid from Hawaii who pretty much begged to come here, they'd at least have had an out. But they never even offered and he went to Alabama. Every time I hear Helfrich talk about recruiting he talks about "the Oregon way," and if the players are "good guys." That might work at Harvard and Yale, but college recruiting is a scumbag game of 1000 dollar dropoffs and burner phones. Nobody gives a sh-t about your stinking facilities. Its what have you done for me lately! Brooks knew that. Belotti knew that. And Kelly certainly was willing to be the bad guy. But Helfrich seems to delegate responsibility to assistants who are more interested in their retirement benefits than than being competitive. Some assistants have been there since Ronald Reagan was president. Oregon football needs an enema before things will get better. It needs a whole new coaching philosophy.

We are about to become a basketball school the way things are going.

 

[Natebishop3]

Why did Kelley opt out? I dont' follow recruiting at all because I find it extremely frustrating.

 

[ripcityboy]

Why did Kelley opt out? I dont' follow recruiting at all because I find it extremely frustrating.

Scott Frost the guy recruiting him left and there was a lot of pressure for Kelly to stat home. But Helfrich was still in talking with him and following him on Twitter. But the guy couldnt sell a glass of water to someone dying of thirst.

 

[blue32]

If they'd have offered that kid from Hawaii who pretty much begged to come here, they'd at least have had an out. But they never even offered and he went to Alabama. Every time I hear Helfrich talk about recruiting he talks about "the Oregon way," and if the players are "good guys." That might work at Harvard and Yale, but college recruiting is a scumbag game of 1000 dollar dropoffs and burner phones. Nobody gives a sh-t about your stinking facilities. Its what have you done for me lately! Brooks knew that. Belotti knew that. And Kelly certainly was willing to be the bad guy. But Helfrich seems to delegate responsibility to assistants who are more interested in their retirement benefits than than being competitive. Some assistants have been there since Ronald Reagan was president. Oregon football needs an enema before things will get better. It needs a whole new coaching philosophy.

We are about to become a basketball school the way things are going.

Good! fuck em!

Go Beavs!

 

[ripcityboy]

Good! fuck em!

Go Beavs!

Have fun "going" places...... like the back of the Pac-12.

 

[PDXFonz]

Didn't know the 9ers hired him. I know there are a lot of Oregonians who consider the niners their team, many of whom are duck fans as well. I bet there were a lot of excited Oregonian Niners fans when that was announced.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Didn't know the 9ers hired him. I know there are a lot of Oregonians who consider the niners their team, many of whom are duck fans as well. I bet there were a lot of excited Oregonian Niners fans when that was announced.

Me me me me

 

[Jade Falcon]

Didn't know the 9ers hired him. I know there are a lot of Oregonians who consider the niners their team, many of whom are duck fans as well. I bet there were a lot of excited Oregonian Niners fans when that was announced.

Me me me me

Initially, I wasn't excited. I wanted Hue before he went to Cleveland. Or Shannihan, a Bill Walsh Disciple. Those were my two picks, and Kelly was far from it.

But I've since warmed up to him greatly. I believe now that the 9ers will do just fine under his leadership. It may take a couple of seasons until we're firmly in playoff contention, but I think it's possible that we could get 9 wins and a Wildcard spot this year.

I can't wait for the season to start!

 

[3RA1N1AC]

I'm expecting 4-12, baalke being fired, top 5 pick, and respectability the year after.

 

[blue32]

Have fun "going" places...... like the back of the Pac-12.

Ya ya, I hear that shit all the time from all the Oregon band-wagon fans.. Been a Beav since I was old enough to know what it meant. Not many Oregon fans nowadays can say that of their team. They remind me of the GSW fans. They'll jump ship soon enough!

 

[Jade Falcon]

I'm expecting 4-12, baalke being fired, top 5 pick, and respectability the year after.

Why the hell do you think we'll do WORSE than last year? Sorry, but that's a pretty stupid prediction.

I want Baalke gone as much as everyone else, but not through the process of fucking up an entire season to do it.

 

[HailBlazers]

I'm expecting Kap's career to be salvaged.

 

[Jade Falcon]

I'm expecting Kap's career to be salvaged.

Same here. But he has to WANT to play here, and he has to WANT to work with Kelly. And neither of those two things looks likely at this point. And if he's got neither the passion, the will to succeed here, or the trust in Kelly, then it's all pointless.

I'm comfortable rolling with Gabbert right now. He looked decent last season and, with a proper coach like Kelly, I'm very eager to see how much better he can improve. He was already studying the playbook and watching tape this off-season before camp. He sees his opportunity, and he WANTS it. And I love that. So let's roll with him.

I was Kap's biggest supporter, even last year when he went to utter shit. But I'm quickly losing patience with him. This year is his final year, for me, to show that he wants something from this franchise, and that he wants to improve and succeed. If he doesn't study plays on the sidelines like last year, then puts a shit performance on the field, then I'm done with him.

For me, this year is his final chance to show what he can do. And the last year I'm supporting him if he fails to produce.

 

[HailBlazers]

Same here. But he has to WANT to play here, and he has to WANT to work with Kelly. And neither of those two things looks likely at this point. And if he's got neither the passion, the will to succeed here, or the trust in Kelly, then it's all pointless.

Here's a start: 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick 'kind of digs Chip Kelly'

If he's smart (which is kind of the biggest question right now), he'll figure it out that Chip could be his ticket to success in this league.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Here's a start: 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick 'kind of digs Chip Kelly'

If he's smart (which is kind of the biggest question right now), he'll figure it out that Chip could be his ticket to success in this league.

I agree. But I'm still taking a "wait and see" approach. He's working at Camp while he recovers, so that's something at least.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

My only worry with kaep is his maturity off the field. He needs to put aside the thug life shit and he could be really good in chips offense.

 

[Jade Falcon]

My only worry with kaep is his maturity off the field. He needs to put aside the thug life shit and he could be really good in chips offense.

The fuck?! The dude spends his time doing charities! He doesn't go to parties like Aldon and Johnny Freeagent. Seriously, this is one of the dumbest things I've read all week. He's one of the classiest people in the world.

I hope you're not judging him by how he wears his hat?

 

[Hobbesarable]

49ers competition for starting job.

Sounds like Kap and Gabbert will be in an open competition for the starting job. I think we expected that.

I hope you're not judging him by how he wears his hat?

By that standard, I would be lumped into the generality. :MARIS61:

 

[Jade Falcon]

49ers competition for starting job.

Sounds like Kap and Gabbert will be in an open competition for the starting job. I think we expected that.



By that standard, I would be lumped into the generality. :MARIS61:

Yep. And I expect Gabbert to get the start this season. He's been studying the playbook diligently, and he's making huge efforts (from what I'm hearing). He really wants this, and I'm excited to see him get the start.

It will be very interesting to see what happens with Kap. I don't want him to leave, but at the same time, I want him to be happy and to be somewhere where he's going to have success. And I don't want the 9ers shelling out $14M/year for a bench warmer if he doesn't get the start.

 

[Hobbesarable]

Yep. And I expect Gabbert to get the start this season. He's been studying the playbook diligently, and he's making huge efforts (from what I'm hearing). He really wants this, and I'm excited to see him get the start.

It will be very interesting to see what happens with Kap. I don't want him to leave, but at the same time, I want him to be happy and to be somewhere where he's going to have success. And I don't want the 9ers shelling out $14M/year for a bench warmer if he doesn't get the start.

Chip loves having mobile quarterbacks in his no-huddle offense. I know Kap is mobile, but I must confess I don't know that much about Gabbert and his ability at QB.

However, having a quarterback with intelligence, some mobility, and an accurate arm will go a long way for most teams. Sam Bradford did well in his first season with the Eagles and Sanchez had his best season with Coach Kelly. Perhaps Gabbert will have a breakout year with the new offense.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Chip loves having mobile quarterbacks in his no-huddle offense. I know Kap is mobile, but I must confess I don't know that much about Gabbert and his ability at QB.

However, having a quarterback with intelligence, some mobility, and an accurate arm will go a long way for most teams. Sam Bradford did well in his first season with the Eagles and Sanchez had his best season with Coach Kelly. Perhaps Gabbert will have a breakout year with the new offense.

I agree. And Gabbert can MOVE when he wants to. He's about the same frame as Kap, but his legs are a little thicker. He can still scramble and run though, but it's not his first instinct.

Check out the run he made against Chicago last year:



I love the way he makes as if he's going to slide, and then blows pass them for the score.

And he's got accuracy too...and a hell of an arm:



And that was under Tomsula. Imagine what he can do with Kelly......