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Takeaways from Kelly's press conference

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Chip Kelly made a good impression in his introduction to the 49ers. Now, let's see if he can coach them back to prominence.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The first thing made apparent by Chip Kelly during his formal introduction as the 49ers' new head coach Wednesday: he's no Jim Tomsula.

Tomsula, the coach that was just fired following a 5-11 season, mumbled and stumbled through his introductory presser this time last year after being promoted to replace the charismatic Jim Harbaugh. It didn't exactly breathe confidence into a team wrought with turmoil.