Pete Carroll is facing intense scrutiny as the Las Vegas Raiders' inaugural season has been an unmitigated disaster, with the team currently sitting at 2-9. The latest development in this tumultuous tenure is the shocking firing of offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, who was also under pressure to deliver results.
The question on everyone's mind is whether Carroll's decision to axe Kelly was premature. Insiders suggest that the Raiders' offense lacked critical elements traditionally associated with Kelly's scheme, which has been likened to Shane Waldron's offense from last season. The evidence points to a departure from Kelly's trademark creative runs out of shotgun, instead opting for an under-center zone scheme favored by Carroll.
Furthermore, reports indicate that Kelly struggled with play-calling, with some instances of botched calls resulting in confusion at the line of scrimmage. He also made mistakes in installing plays not in the game plan, leaving his team unproductive on numerous occasions. It's a stark contrast to the excitement generated by Kelly's gun-based offense, which was only utilized sparingly this season.
The irony is that Kelly was surrounded by Carroll associates and had access to all the necessary resources. The question remains whether he was truly given the autonomy to execute his vision for the Raiders' offense or if he simply wasn't equipped to succeed in the team's system.
Carroll's decision to fire Kelly has raised eyebrows, with many wondering what went wrong. While some may attribute the problems to Kelly himself, others suggest that Carroll may have been too hasty in letting go of a coach who could have potentially turned the season around. As the Raiders struggle to find their footing, one thing is clear: Pete Carroll's tenure has taken a significant hit, and it remains to be seen how his team will recover from this latest setback.
The question on everyone's mind is whether Carroll's decision to axe Kelly was premature. Insiders suggest that the Raiders' offense lacked critical elements traditionally associated with Kelly's scheme, which has been likened to Shane Waldron's offense from last season. The evidence points to a departure from Kelly's trademark creative runs out of shotgun, instead opting for an under-center zone scheme favored by Carroll.
Furthermore, reports indicate that Kelly struggled with play-calling, with some instances of botched calls resulting in confusion at the line of scrimmage. He also made mistakes in installing plays not in the game plan, leaving his team unproductive on numerous occasions. It's a stark contrast to the excitement generated by Kelly's gun-based offense, which was only utilized sparingly this season.
The irony is that Kelly was surrounded by Carroll associates and had access to all the necessary resources. The question remains whether he was truly given the autonomy to execute his vision for the Raiders' offense or if he simply wasn't equipped to succeed in the team's system.
Carroll's decision to fire Kelly has raised eyebrows, with many wondering what went wrong. While some may attribute the problems to Kelly himself, others suggest that Carroll may have been too hasty in letting go of a coach who could have potentially turned the season around. As the Raiders struggle to find their footing, one thing is clear: Pete Carroll's tenure has taken a significant hit, and it remains to be seen how his team will recover from this latest setback.
Oh man... I feel so bad for Chip Kelly and the entire Las Vegas Raiders squad 
Pete Carroll's decision to fire him is like, totally confusing 
I mean, on one hand, Kelly wasn't delivering results, but on the other hand, it seems like he was already struggling with the team's system 
. And what's up with the play-calling mistakes? 
It's like, you'd think someone in charge would help him iron out those issues 
But at the same time, it's clear that Kelly brought a unique flavor to the offense 
and now he's gotta find a new team who'll let him run his guns 
Anyone have any thoughts on this? 
. The Raiders are like that one aunt at the family reunion - always having a meltdown 
. Chip Kelly getting canned was like taking the cake or something, but seriously though, I feel bad for the dude. He was trying to do his thing and it didn't quite mesh with Carroll's plan. Maybe they can just start from scratch like my friend did after a bad break-up 
- 'fresh start' anyone? Anyway, this is gonna be interesting to watch! 
... I mean, come on, 2-9? That's just not how you build momentum! But seriously, Chip Kelly got a bad rap here. I think Pete Carroll was too quick to pull the plug. Kelly's scheme might not be the Raiders' cup of tea, but he brought some magic with that shotgun offense 
... now they're stuck in zone hell 
. I'm not saying Kelly was perfect, but firing him without giving him more time to adapt or figuring out what went wrong seems like a hasty decision to me 
I'm kinda torn about this... I think Chip Kelly deserved more time tho 
. Pete Carroll is known for being a master builder, but maybe he underestimated Kelly's genius? 
. Either way, it's clear that Pete's tenure has hit a roadblock 
and we'll be watching with bated breath to see what happens next 
️ and I'm like "man, that's intense" ... I mean, have you ever tried playing with those things? It's like trying to control a tiny helicopter in mid-air... oh wait, what were we talking about again? 
and its not like they were playing with a weak offense or anything 
but firing him after 2 seasons feels like overkill 
. pete needs to step up his game or else the raiders r gonna tank next year 
, but can't we just give him some breathing room? It sounds like he was trying to make something work with what they had, but of course, no one wants a coach who's gonna struggle 
. Now they're just stuck in this zone scheme limbo...idk how much more drama Pete Carroll can take 
But in all fairness, it looks like Kelly struggled with installation and play-calling which isn't an easy thing to master 
Either way, this season has been a total disaster for the Raiders and I hope they can turn things around soon 
. It's gonna be tough for them to recover from this, especially with the season slipping away. I think Kelly got a bad rep, tbh. He was always all about innovation and taking risks, but sometimes that just doesn't translate in the NFL 
. The Raiders are already struggling, I don't think firing Kelly was the answer... 
maybe he didn't give kelly enough time to figure it out or something? 
He can't just stick with someone who's clearly not getting the results he needs, even if that person is a genius coach like Chip Kelly. I mean, come on, 2-9? That's basically tied for last place in the league 
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. Under-center zone scheme ain't no joke, and play-calling mistakes can cost ya big time 
. That's what's got me wondering if they axed him too quick 
... could've been some magic with Kelly at the helm 