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Chip Kelly: ‘We have answers when people blitz us’

The Philadelphia Eagles offense is a fast-paced style with multiple reads, and the variety of options on a given play allows head coach Chip Kelly to not worry about blitzes.

According to ESPN’s Phil Sheridan, Kelly said the Eagles—who will be quarterbacked by Sam Bradford—have options to counteract additional pressure.

“They’re going to do what they’re going to do. We’re going to do what we’re going to do. We have answers when people blitz us. There’s risk/rewards on both sides of it.”

Kelly continued, pointing out those risks and rewards. He said:

“There’s a statement: ‘When you blitz, the band plays.