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Look, Jimmy Johnson has never really liked the Eagles and I get it. I really do. If I was him I wouldn't like them either to be honest, but he's been Chip Kelly's biggest supporter since he got to the NFL. I think he rightly sees a lot of himself in Chip. Of course I like to be optimistic about my team, but I really have an appreciation for what Johnson has to say because for starters, he's been in Chip's shoes and he was obviously wildly success while he was wearing them. The other reason I have such an appreciation for what he says is the coach we had before Chip, Andy Reid. I've hated on Andy a lot over the years, but the guy is a solid coach and a good guy who had the foresight to give a guy like Michael Vick a second chance. Michael Vick was never a great QB, but I think since he's come back to the NFL he's been a great example and leader for the younger players. He was the one who got the team to accept Riley Cooper after Chesneygate and while I'm far from a Riley Cooper supporter I think that speaks volumes as to how far Vick has come as a human being. I give Andy all the credit in the world for giving him another shot because while he's not a starter, Vick still has a place in this league imo and as much I can't stand him, Reid has been very successful as a HC. However, like I said, it's Andy's unwillingness to take risks (apart from Vick) and make adjustments on game day that really gives me an appreciation for Chip Kelly. The Eagles were usually always good, but never great under Andy. If Andy was still calling the shots in Philly after a 10-6 where we JUST missed the playoffs, he'd have largely stayed pat, made slight adjustments and just might have gotten us back to the playoffs, but would we be any closer to contending for the ultimate prize? Not in my estimation. Could all these moves Chip made in the off season blow up in his face? Certainly, but the goal isn't to raise division champs banners, it's to raise a Super Bowl champs banner for the first time in team history. I think in this article, Jimmy Johnson outlines the biggest reason why the Eagles and their fans are still willing to support Chip. I mean, it's easy to see the guys approach to the game and his knowledge of the x's and o's will almost always see him put a good team on the field and that's a big reason too, but with Chip, we know what he wants above all else and it's the same thing us fans want, the Lombardi trophy parading down Broad Street.
