[JohnR34231]

I wonder what changed his mind.

Presumably it wasn't just Phil Knight's checkbook.

I also wonder why we can never seem to do that with any of our successful coaches that we would like to retain.

[JohnR34231]

I wonder what changed his mind.

Presumably it wasn't just Phil Knight's checkbook.

I also wonder why we can never seem to do that with any of our successful coaches that we would like to retain.

[JohnR34231]

I wonder what changed his mind.

Presumably it wasn't just Phil Knight's checkbook.

I also wonder why we can never seem to do that with any of our successful coaches that we would like to retain.

[JohnR34231]

I wonder what changed his mind.

Presumably it wasn't just Phil Knight's checkbook.

I also wonder why we can never seem to do that with any of our successful coaches that we would like to retain.

[washingtonismoney]

I wonder what changed his mind.

Presumably it wasn't just Phil Knight's checkbook.

I also wonder why we can never seem to do that with any of our successful coaches that we would like to retain.

One theory I sort of came up with: Kelly wants to (eventually) leave the Ducks' job, and wants to signal to potential employers that he's interested in such. I thought it was interesting that in December both Tony Dungy and Michael Lombardi happened to muse that Chip Kelly might make a good NFL coach. It's possible Chip Kelly wants to inception the idea of "Chip Kelly, NFL coach" in the minds of NFL GMs and owners to give himself a range of quality options.

[washingtonismoney]

I wonder what changed his mind.

Presumably it wasn't just Phil Knight's checkbook.

I also wonder why we can never seem to do that with any of our successful coaches that we would like to retain.

One theory I sort of came up with: Kelly wants to (eventually) leave the Ducks' job, and wants to signal to potential employers that he's interested in such. I thought it was interesting that in December both Tony Dungy and Michael Lombardi happened to muse that Chip Kelly might make a good NFL coach. It's possible Chip Kelly wants to inception the idea of "Chip Kelly, NFL coach" in the minds of NFL GMs and owners to give himself a range of quality options.

[washingtonismoney]

I wonder what changed his mind.

Presumably it wasn't just Phil Knight's checkbook.

I also wonder why we can never seem to do that with any of our successful coaches that we would like to retain.

One theory I sort of came up with: Kelly wants to (eventually) leave the Ducks' job, and wants to signal to potential employers that he's interested in such. I thought it was interesting that in December both Tony Dungy and Michael Lombardi happened to muse that Chip Kelly might make a good NFL coach. It's possible Chip Kelly wants to inception the idea of "Chip Kelly, NFL coach" in the minds of NFL GMs and owners to give himself a range of quality options.

[washingtonismoney]

I wonder what changed his mind.

Presumably it wasn't just Phil Knight's checkbook.

I also wonder why we can never seem to do that with any of our successful coaches that we would like to retain.

One theory I sort of came up with: Kelly wants to (eventually) leave the Ducks' job, and wants to signal to potential employers that he's interested in such. I thought it was interesting that in December both Tony Dungy and Michael Lombardi happened to muse that Chip Kelly might make a good NFL coach. It's possible Chip Kelly wants to inception the idea of "Chip Kelly, NFL coach" in the minds of NFL GMs and owners to give himself a range of quality options.

[washingtonismoney]

I wonder what changed his mind.

Presumably it wasn't just Phil Knight's checkbook.

I also wonder why we can never seem to do that with any of our successful coaches that we would like to retain.

One theory I sort of came up with: Kelly wants to (eventually) leave the Ducks' job, and wants to signal to potential employers that he's interested in such. I thought it was interesting that in December both Tony Dungy and Michael Lombardi happened to muse that Chip Kelly might make a good NFL coach. It's possible Chip Kelly wants to inception the idea of "Chip Kelly, NFL coach" in the minds of NFL GMs and owners to give himself a range of quality options.

[washingtonismoney]

I wonder what changed his mind.

Presumably it wasn't just Phil Knight's checkbook.

I also wonder why we can never seem to do that with any of our successful coaches that we would like to retain.

One theory I sort of came up with: Kelly wants to (eventually) leave the Ducks' job, and wants to signal to potential employers that he's interested in such. I thought it was interesting that in December both Tony Dungy and Michael Lombardi happened to muse that Chip Kelly might make a good NFL coach. It's possible Chip Kelly wants to inception the idea of "Chip Kelly, NFL coach" in the minds of NFL GMs and owners to give himself a range of quality options.

[Renaissance Man]

I would think that Kelly has left the door open for other coaches to point out that he is a short-timer to future recruits.  It should have a negative impact on Oregon's recruiting for the rest of Kelly's tenure, and, for all of the discussion of preparing for Kelly's schemes, the main reason we struggle with Oregon is that their players are faster than our players.

[Renaissance Man]

I would think that Kelly has left the door open for other coaches to point out that he is a short-timer to future recruits.  It should have a negative impact on Oregon's recruiting for the rest of Kelly's tenure, and, for all of the discussion of preparing for Kelly's schemes, the main reason we struggle with Oregon is that their players are faster than our players.

[Renaissance Man]

I would think that Kelly has left the door open for other coaches to point out that he is a short-timer to future recruits.  It should have a negative impact on Oregon's recruiting for the rest of Kelly's tenure, and, for all of the discussion of preparing for Kelly's schemes, the main reason we struggle with Oregon is that their players are faster than our players.

[Renaissance Man]

I would think that Kelly has left the door open for other coaches to point out that he is a short-timer to future recruits.  It should have a negative impact on Oregon's recruiting for the rest of Kelly's tenure, and, for all of the discussion of preparing for Kelly's schemes, the main reason we struggle with Oregon is that their players are faster than our players.

[Renaissance Man]

I would think that Kelly has left the door open for other coaches to point out that he is a short-timer to future recruits.  It should have a negative impact on Oregon's recruiting for the rest of Kelly's tenure, and, for all of the discussion of preparing for Kelly's schemes, the main reason we struggle with Oregon is that their players are faster than our players.

[Renaissance Man]

I would think that Kelly has left the door open for other coaches to point out that he is a short-timer to future recruits.  It should have a negative impact on Oregon's recruiting for the rest of Kelly's tenure, and, for all of the discussion of preparing for Kelly's schemes, the main reason we struggle with Oregon is that their players are faster than our players.

[fullmetal]

I do think it was Phil Knight's checkbook that changed Chip's mind--either that, or as Renaissance Man points out, Chip wasn't really interested in Tampa Bay in the first place.

[fullmetal]

I do think it was Phil Knight's checkbook that changed Chip's mind--either that, or as Renaissance Man points out, Chip wasn't really interested in Tampa Bay in the first place.

[fullmetal]

I do think it was Phil Knight's checkbook that changed Chip's mind--either that, or as Renaissance Man points out, Chip wasn't really interested in Tampa Bay in the first place.

[fullmetal]

I do think it was Phil Knight's checkbook that changed Chip's mind--either that, or as Renaissance Man points out, Chip wasn't really interested in Tampa Bay in the first place.

[fullmetal]

I do think it was Phil Knight's checkbook that changed Chip's mind--either that, or as Renaissance Man points out, Chip wasn't really interested in Tampa Bay in the first place.

[fullmetal]

I do think it was Phil Knight's checkbook that changed Chip's mind--either that, or as Renaissance Man points out, Chip wasn't really interested in Tampa Bay in the first place.

[Farm93]

Kelly "only" makes $2.8 million a year.  By Pac-10 2009 standards he is well paid, but compared to other programs consistently in the top 10 (and Pac-12 2012 rates) his compensation is sub-par.  Between Knight and the TV deal, I am sure Oregon could find a way to get him up into the $4+ million range.  As a college coach he could likely bet on that pay structure staying strong and even growing over the next 10 years.

Most NFL coaches are not making that kind of money, and most certainly do not have 10 year job security.

So I suspect, like so many other coaches, it is not the money that is the driving force here.  Most experts seem to think his scheme and tempo would never work in the NFL.  That kind of stuff motivates people as talented as Kelly.  I would guess he would like to go to the NFL to test and ultimately prove his greatness.  The problem with Tampa was that it is Tampa.  I suspect if there is a team with better ownership and a better group of talent on the roster then he will go.

Bowden, back in the day, had to have cancer treatment secretly because he feared his cancer would impact recruiting.  That is how important it was to him to keep players believing he would coach at FSU for a long time.

Given the potential negatives, it probably is safe to say that Kelly is seriously considering the NFL, and has told recruits that too.  Most players get this idea and would even want to play for a coach that might go to the NFL soon.  Some will be turned off.  It is what it is.  When JH left, the players at Stanford were not shocked. It is just a matter of being open about it, IMO.

[Farm93]

Kelly "only" makes $2.8 million a year.  By Pac-10 2009 standards he is well paid, but compared to other programs consistently in the top 10 (and Pac-12 2012 rates) his compensation is sub-par.  Between Knight and the TV deal, I am sure Oregon could find a way to get him up into the $4+ million range.  As a college coach he could likely bet on that pay structure staying strong and even growing over the next 10 years.

Most NFL coaches are not making that kind of money, and most certainly do not have 10 year job security.

So I suspect, like so many other coaches, it is not the money that is the driving force here.  Most experts seem to think his scheme and tempo would never work in the NFL.  That kind of stuff motivates people as talented as Kelly.  I would guess he would like to go to the NFL to test and ultimately prove his greatness.  The problem with Tampa was that it is Tampa.  I suspect if there is a team with better ownership and a better group of talent on the roster then he will go.

Bowden, back in the day, had to have cancer treatment secretly because he feared his cancer would impact recruiting.  That is how important it was to him to keep players believing he would coach at FSU for a long time.

Given the potential negatives, it probably is safe to say that Kelly is seriously considering the NFL, and has told recruits that too.  Most players get this idea and would even want to play for a coach that might go to the NFL soon.  Some will be turned off.  It is what it is.  When JH left, the players at Stanford were not shocked. It is just a matter of being open about it, IMO.

[Farm93]

Kelly "only" makes $2.8 million a year.  By Pac-10 2009 standards he is well paid, but compared to other programs consistently in the top 10 (and Pac-12 2012 rates) his compensation is sub-par.  Between Knight and the TV deal, I am sure Oregon could find a way to get him up into the $4+ million range.  As a college coach he could likely bet on that pay structure staying strong and even growing over the next 10 years.

Most NFL coaches are not making that kind of money, and most certainly do not have 10 year job security.

So I suspect, like so many other coaches, it is not the money that is the driving force here.  Most experts seem to think his scheme and tempo would never work in the NFL.  That kind of stuff motivates people as talented as Kelly.  I would guess he would like to go to the NFL to test and ultimately prove his greatness.  The problem with Tampa was that it is Tampa.  I suspect if there is a team with better ownership and a better group of talent on the roster then he will go.

Bowden, back in the day, had to have cancer treatment secretly because he feared his cancer would impact recruiting.  That is how important it was to him to keep players believing he would coach at FSU for a long time.

Given the potential negatives, it probably is safe to say that Kelly is seriously considering the NFL, and has told recruits that too.  Most players get this idea and would even want to play for a coach that might go to the NFL soon.  Some will be turned off.  It is what it is.  When JH left, the players at Stanford were not shocked. It is just a matter of being open about it, IMO.

[Farm93]

Kelly "only" makes $2.8 million a year.  By Pac-10 2009 standards he is well paid, but compared to other programs consistently in the top 10 (and Pac-12 2012 rates) his compensation is sub-par.  Between Knight and the TV deal, I am sure Oregon could find a way to get him up into the $4+ million range.  As a college coach he could likely bet on that pay structure staying strong and even growing over the next 10 years.

Most NFL coaches are not making that kind of money, and most certainly do not have 10 year job security.

So I suspect, like so many other coaches, it is not the money that is the driving force here.  Most experts seem to think his scheme and tempo would never work in the NFL.  That kind of stuff motivates people as talented as Kelly.  I would guess he would like to go to the NFL to test and ultimately prove his greatness.  The problem with Tampa was that it is Tampa.  I suspect if there is a team with better ownership and a better group of talent on the roster then he will go.

Bowden, back in the day, had to have cancer treatment secretly because he feared his cancer would impact recruiting.  That is how important it was to him to keep players believing he would coach at FSU for a long time.

Given the potential negatives, it probably is safe to say that Kelly is seriously considering the NFL, and has told recruits that too.  Most players get this idea and would even want to play for a coach that might go to the NFL soon.  Some will be turned off.  It is what it is.  When JH left, the players at Stanford were not shocked. It is just a matter of being open about it, IMO.

[Farm93]

Kelly "only" makes $2.8 million a year.  By Pac-10 2009 standards he is well paid, but compared to other programs consistently in the top 10 (and Pac-12 2012 rates) his compensation is sub-par.  Between Knight and the TV deal, I am sure Oregon could find a way to get him up into the $4+ million range.  As a college coach he could likely bet on that pay structure staying strong and even growing over the next 10 years.

Most NFL coaches are not making that kind of money, and most certainly do not have 10 year job security.

So I suspect, like so many other coaches, it is not the money that is the driving force here.  Most experts seem to think his scheme and tempo would never work in the NFL.  That kind of stuff motivates people as talented as Kelly.  I would guess he would like to go to the NFL to test and ultimately prove his greatness.  The problem with Tampa was that it is Tampa.  I suspect if there is a team with better ownership and a better group of talent on the roster then he will go.

Bowden, back in the day, had to have cancer treatment secretly because he feared his cancer would impact recruiting.  That is how important it was to him to keep players believing he would coach at FSU for a long time.

Given the potential negatives, it probably is safe to say that Kelly is seriously considering the NFL, and has told recruits that too.  Most players get this idea and would even want to play for a coach that might go to the NFL soon.  Some will be turned off.  It is what it is.  When JH left, the players at Stanford were not shocked. It is just a matter of being open about it, IMO.

[Farm93]

Kelly "only" makes $2.8 million a year.  By Pac-10 2009 standards he is well paid, but compared to other programs consistently in the top 10 (and Pac-12 2012 rates) his compensation is sub-par.  Between Knight and the TV deal, I am sure Oregon could find a way to get him up into the $4+ million range.  As a college coach he could likely bet on that pay structure staying strong and even growing over the next 10 years.

Most NFL coaches are not making that kind of money, and most certainly do not have 10 year job security.

So I suspect, like so many other coaches, it is not the money that is the driving force here.  Most experts seem to think his scheme and tempo would never work in the NFL.  That kind of stuff motivates people as talented as Kelly.  I would guess he would like to go to the NFL to test and ultimately prove his greatness.  The problem with Tampa was that it is Tampa.  I suspect if there is a team with better ownership and a better group of talent on the roster then he will go.

Bowden, back in the day, had to have cancer treatment secretly because he feared his cancer would impact recruiting.  That is how important it was to him to keep players believing he would coach at FSU for a long time.

Given the potential negatives, it probably is safe to say that Kelly is seriously considering the NFL, and has told recruits that too.  Most players get this idea and would even want to play for a coach that might go to the NFL soon.  Some will be turned off.  It is what it is.  When JH left, the players at Stanford were not shocked. It is just a matter of being open about it, IMO.