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Tweetcap: Kelly Expects Beckham To Play

Oct 16, 2015 at 05:04 AM

In his last media availability of the week, head coach Chip Kelly discussed the upcoming Giants game, team injuries and whether or not he thinks wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will play on Monday ...

On the Giants:

Chip Kelly: Our approach is Odell Beckham is playing. We'll see 13 on Monday night. He's a very competitive player. He's playing
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 16, 2015

Kelly: Eli's comfort level is very, very good in that offense. I think Ben McAdoo is a very good play-caller.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 16, 2015

On injuries:

Coach Kelly: Mychal Kendricks ran around a little bit yesterday. We'll see how much he can do today.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 16, 2015

Kelly: I don't get involved with injuries. The doctor determines who is available to play.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 16, 2015

On rookie Jordan Hicks:

Kelly: There have been times where Jordan Hicks has made the calls. He's done a great job with that. Upon arrival, he's never been a rookie
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 16, 2015

On route running:

Kelly: The real good route runners make you think you're running one route, but doing something different.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 16, 2015

Chip referenced Miles Austin as a great route-running teacher for the younger receivers. https://t.co/nsqmroLvXI
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 16, 2015

On starters playing special teams:

Kelly: With the roster, you have to have starters play special teams. You share that through your starters. No starter is a four-core STer
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 16, 2015

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