49ers Chip Kelly: smart, funny and not boring

In a startling contrast to their introduction of Jim Tomsula a year ago, the 49ers introduced a coach who seemed in control and equipped to handle the challenges ahead.

Granted, that’s a very low bar to clear (you should be able do better than one of the worst introductions of all time), but it still was reason for optimism.

Wednesday’s press conference was Kelly’s showcase - he was not there to be a puppet for Baalke or Jed York.

In truth, from first impressions, it appears that Kelly is going to be the smartest guy in the building.

Kelly said he’d learned alot from the first firing of his career, which occurred about three weeks ago.

Both were the hottest tickets in coaching when they came to the NFL.

Both won big with an inherited roster, though Harbaugh had considerably more success.

“I think there will be a partnership between Chip and Trent,” said York who once promised a smooth partnership between Harbaugh and Baalke.

Kelly didn’t tip his hand on roster decisions or quarterback preferences.

[...] the 49ers are suddenly far more intriguing than they’ve been at any time in the past year, when they were not only a bad football team but a boring one.