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Chip Kelly on his father’s influence, Colin Kaepernick, 49ers penalty issues

We read the obituary on your dad, very nice. What has helped you and your family get through this time?

“Well, I think you’re just really thankful for the time we had with him. He lived a vibrant and long life, 87 years. He touched a lot of people in his life and it was evident to us yesterday when we had the funeral how many people came and expressed their condolences and reached out. He had a huge impact in his life. I think, it’s a difficult time. I think we all feel for my mom more than anything else, but it’s an opportunity to celebrate the times that we had with him and he was just a great man.