Kelly’s 49ers Offense Will Be a Run-First Scheme
A common perception of Chip Kelly's wide-open, fast-paced attack with the Philadelphia Eagles and at the University of Oregon is that it's a pass-oriented scheme.Yet the stats show it's primarily a ground-centered offense.Last week, in fact, in his first session with the media since he was announced as head coach of the 49ers, he called his system a "running offense." Plus, his new offensive coordinator, Curtis Modkins, was the running backs coach of the Detroit Lions. Modkins will be tasked with getting the run game up to speed.In Philadelphia, Kelly's Eagles led the NFL in rushing his first season and were in the top 12 in 2014 and 2015.This past season the 49ers struggled to run the ball effectively, though they hoped that would be their strong suit entering the season. The 49ers ranked 21st in the NFL in rushing, averaging just 96.5 yards per game. If Kelly wants the running game to flourish, GM Trent Baalke will have to address both the offensive line and depth at the running back position.The offensive line was inconsistent and hampered by the absence of Daniel Kilgore at center for most of the season and the unexpected retirement of right tackle Anthony Davis – who's...
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