WHY CHIP GOT FIRED: It wasn’t necessarily because of his on-field results. Kelly made terrible decisions as a general manager, and was maybe -- *just maybe* -- difficult to get along with.
Chip Kelly may be emotionally dumb, but someone’s going to hire him
The Eagles have made it clear that the next head coach should have a warmer personality than Chip Kelly. Plenty of teams may be happy to enter that cold relationship if it means winning.
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EMOTIONALLY DUMB: The Eagles said their next head coach will need to value “emotional intelligence,” which doesn’t speak well of deposed head coach Chip Kelly, and backs up the several players who said that Kelly wasn’t approachable.
CHIPSTAKES: And yet, plenty of teams may be lining up to get Kelly, emotional frigidity and all. Kelly would surely warm up in San Diego ... or L.A.
PEYTON TO BACKUP: Peyton Manning is expected to dress as a backup for the first time in more than two decades when the Broncos play the Chargers this week, regardless if he’s healthy. It’s Brock Osweiler’s team as the Broncos gear up for what they hope is a deep playoff run.
UFFWARDS! It’s award season. Matt Ufford and company made their picks for MVP and more.
MANZIEL DONE? Johnny Manziel is still in concussion protocol, which means his season may be over and Austin Davis will make a second start. Head coach Mike Pettine said he has yet to discuss another surfaced video of Manziel partying with the quarterback.
BRIAN HOYER IS FINALLY BACK: Hoyer cleared concussion protocol and will play Sunday against the Jaguars, much to Brandon Weeden’s relief, probably.
JOSH FREEMAN MADE IT BACK: He went through a lot to get back in the NFL, but Josh Freeman is indeed back, and could be starting for the Colts in Week 17 because injuries wrecked their depth chart.
STEVE SMITH WILL NEVER LEAVE: Steve Smith retire? Nah. The 37-year-old tweeted he’s going to “give ‘em hell.”
STICKY FINGERS: The Dolphins were reportedly so afraid of the Patriots pilfering their equipment that they brought extra staff to babysit their stuff when they visited Foxborough last weekend.
JEEP MODE: Marshawn Lynch’s limited edition Jeep has green, glowing eyes and is an extension of his soul.
BEAST MODE ®: Lynch was also granted a trademark for the phrase “I’m Just Here So I Won’t Get Fined.” Lynch may be on the bench due to injuries, but he’s doing a fine job looking after his brand.
AWWWW: Watch Thomas Rawls tear up because the most adorable little girl in the world is his biggest fan.
SUPERDAD: Cam Newton just got the greatest award of all ... a new son!
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