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I think that's another misconception, [that] our quarterbacks run all the time. Quarterbacks can help you in the run game, they complement what you do, but it's a running back-driven run game.

Chip Kelly

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Chip Kelly
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: November 25
American Football Coach
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Dover
New Hampshire
Chip Edward Kelly
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