Chip's secret weapon: A council of eggheads

[Iggloo]

Good story from the Wall Street Journal about how Chip Kelly has a circle of academic advisers whom he consults with on issues like race relations, cognitive psychology and how players can better retain and process information, etc.

The Philadelphia Eagles' Secret Coaches: Professors - WSJ

 

[Kevin12773]

Maybe chip should take Cooper with him to these meetings.

 

[Iggloo]

It sounds like some of it was spurred by Cooper. Chip had to reach out to some racism experts to figure out how to handle the situation.

 

[John]

I'm for ANYTHING that keeps the Eagles from having a Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson, etc., incident.

 

[WIZ]

You can't stop people from doing stupid stuff but Chip certainly goes further than most to understand and prevent it.

 

[greenfever]

Whatever it takes

 

[northeastphillyguy]

I'm for ANYTHING that keeps the Eagles from having a Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson, etc., incident.

I agree. Team chemistry is important. Stay away from people who create discord.

 

[Northern Eagle]

Sports science at its finest