With seven NFL head coaching positions open as of Monday, there is a growing sense that Thursday could be head coach Chip Kelly's final game with the Oregon Ducks.
He will interview with the Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills about their respective vacancies, according to a person informed of Kelly's plans to meet with the teams. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports' Mike Garafolo on condition of anonymity because neither the clubs nor Kelly's camp have spoken publicly about the scheduled interviews.
The meetings will likely occur in the Phoenix area, where Kelly and the Ducks are currently stationed, from Friday through the weekend.
The only thing missing from his résumé is a national title, but the lure of the NFL may be too big to pass up, especially with the impact of the spread schemes and up-tempo offenses this year in the pros that mimic what Kelly has used to unprecedented success with the Ducks.
"I do know what the future holds," Kelly said. "I do know we have a football game tomorrow night and I'm going to be there."
Source: USA Today
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