The issues at hand between the Philadelphia Eagles has been taken care of for now according to Eagles owner Jeffery Lurie.
In a move that seems to favor Chip Kelly, Lurie presided over a massive front office shakeup that saw Roseman promoted to Executive VP of Operations, while Kelly will handle the Eagles player personnel until he can hand pick a new guy.
Coach Kelly will oversee player personnel department and lead efforts to hire a new personnel executive, a process that begins immediately.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 2, 2015
Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie announces new structural change for the #Eagles: Howie Roseman elevated to Executive VP of Football Ops.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 2, 2015
Lurie elaborated more about the change on the Eagles official website, deeming it a more thorough and thoughtful model that would best be overseen by Chip.
Today, we made an important announcement and one upon which I would like to offer further perspective.
“In the normal process of evaluating the end of the season, I meet with key executives for thorough discussions and evaluations of all aspects of football operations. During those lengthy meetings this week, we discussed a comprehensive approach on how to seamlessly integrate the personnel and coaching departments in order to maximize every facet of the process.
“Working with Chip (Kelly), Howie (Roseman) and Don (Smolenski) we came up with what we believe will be a more thorough and thoughtful model that would best be overseen by Chip. It’s most important that we find players that match what our coaches are seeking.
“This new approach goes even further than we have in the past starting with Day One of the scouting process. This is part of an all-encompassing vision that takes you from the scouting process all the way to on-field performance.
“Howie, Chip and Don are all united in their desire to win. Together, we decided this approach was the best course of action for the Philadelphia Eagles.
“You have heard me say many times that I want strong leaders who feel free to express their opinions. And that is what happened here. Chip will now lead this process going forward with the continued full support of Howie, Don and myself.
So in closing, Roseman got a promotion out of loyalty from Jeff Lurie, but the Eagles are now officially the Chip Kelly show.