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10:20 AM ET 01.12 | If Brian Kelly and his camp are using an NFL flirtation as a bargaining ploy, they may be pushing it to the absolute brink. The Notre Dame coach interviewed with the Eagles on Tuesday and has a second meeting with the team set for this weekend, according to a published report. Meanwhile, Kelly continued to confer with NFL people about what it's like to coach at that level, a league source said early Saturday. Kelly was on vacation the past few days -- though it was not believed to be a European jaunt, as multiple outlets have reported -- and the New York Daily News reported that "the Eagles and Kelly have agreed to revisit talks when he returns this weekend." Comcast SportsNet Chicago reported that Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie's private jet is in Chicago, though no specific reason was given. But the NFL Network's Albert Breer may have quashed the notion of a Kelly meeting by reporting the Eagles will interview Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley on Saturday in Atlanta.

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January 12, 2013 10:46 AM ET

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I think he'll do a decent job in Philadelphia. Just don't let them schedule 'Bama...

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January 12, 2013 10:46 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:37 AM ET 01.12 by GrandTheftHarley

Let's see: we'll get another Alex Anzalone decommit thread after this one.

LOL, yeah didn't we harsh this same article out a couple of days ago!!!!!!! Kelly had one good year at Notre Dame, now the Eagles want him as their HC???? Do you mean to tell me, that there isn't a good asst. coach in the NFL, that is hanging around looking for an head coaching job???

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January 12, 2013 11:04 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:46 AM ET 01.12 by OldCobraGuy

I think he'll do a decent job in Philadelphia. Just don't let them schedule 'Bama...

Ok, now that was funny.

ICEnSoCal

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January 12, 2013 11:13 AM ET

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Hey if Kelly goes, Nick Saban is Catholic...hmmm...?

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January 12, 2013 11:39 AM ET

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Oh boy.

Stuart MacDougal

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January 12, 2013 11:57 AM ET

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I still find it humorous that all the yap out of the South Florida beat writers before the BCS NCG was about "Saban to the Browns" rumors. Seems like they were focused on the wrong coach in the game.

Spaceman Spiff

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January 12, 2013 01:05 PM ET

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Originally posted 11:13 AM ET 01.12 by Gariboy

Hey if Kelly goes, Nick Saban is Catholic...hmmm...?

Urban Meyer's dream job is Notre Dame!

Joe Kidd #1

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January 12, 2013 01:12 PM ET

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Originally posted 11:57 AM ET 01.12 by Spaceman Spiff

I still find it humorous that all the yap out of the South Florida beat writers before the BCS NCG was about "Saban to the Browns" rumors. Seems like they were focused on the wrong coach in the game.

Saban to the Jags?

FAMU RATTLER

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January 12, 2013 02:44 PM ET

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In two years Chip Kelly, Brian Kelly and Nick Saban will all be coaching in the NFL. The question is whether they'll be able to do what Pete Carroll has done in Seattle (or whether they'll fail like Steve Spurrier).

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January 12, 2013 03:38 PM ET

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He'd be stupid to go to the NFL. He will fail miserably, and Philly fans will run him out of town within a season or two.

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January 12, 2013 03:41 PM ET

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Originally posted 02:44 PM ET 01.12 by smart alec

In two years Chip Kelly, Brian Kelly and Nick Saban will all be coaching in the NFL. The question is whether they'll be able to do what Pete Carroll has done in Seattle (or whether they'll fail like Steve Spurrier).

Hey Joe K, is this the 5th or 6th year in a row Saban is supposed to be coaching in the pros?

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January 12, 2013 03:50 PM ET

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" Kelly had one good year at Notre Dame, now the Eagles want him as their HC????"-The Oldtimer - This is BK's FOURTH institution and he's had success at every level he's been. he didn't just appear out of nowhere!

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January 12, 2013 04:34 PM ET

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Originally posted 04:13 PM ET 01.12 by danyeager464

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Jesus H Manziel

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January 12, 2013 05:08 PM ET

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I think he needs more time before the NFL. If he does decide to go there are others in the wings.

The Irish

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January 12, 2013 05:23 PM ET

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Originally posted 02:44 PM ET 01.12 by smart alec

In two years Chip Kelly, Brian Kelly and Nick Saban will all be coaching in the NFL. The question is whether they'll be able to do what Pete Carroll has done in Seattle (or whether they'll fail like Steve Spurrier).

Carroll hasn't won a super bowl as of yet, and let us not forget his stint with the Pats...

danimal09752

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January 12, 2013 05:43 PM ET

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Originally posted 02:44 PM ET 01.12 by smart alec

In two years Chip Kelly, Brian Kelly and Nick Saban will all be coaching in the NFL. The question is whether they'll be able to do what Pete Carroll has done in Seattle (or whether they'll fail like Steve Spurrier).

What exactly has Carroll done in Seattle? Made the playoffs...haha!

NY Giants Rule

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January 12, 2013 05:49 PM ET

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Originally posted 03:38 PM ET 01.12 by doublejtrain68

He'd be stupid to go to the NFL. He will fail miserably, and Philly fans will run him out of town within a season or two.

Yup, you don't get much time to prove yourself in the NFL these days. I'm sure he could come back to college if it didn't work out, of course not to ND...but I'd be surprised to see him go. He's not ready for the NFL, it's a totally different animal and he seems like more of a college leader then of professionals.