The Chip Kelly Era in Philadelphia lasted three years. What once seemed like a promising fit in Philly quickly came to a crash landing last season.

Defensive end Brandon Graham was used out of position and his production suffered as a result. He never complained. Instead, he just kept working to improve as a rush outside linebacker.

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Graham was a guest on CSN’s Breakfast On Broad Tuesday. He was asked to give his take on what led to Kelly’s demise.

“It was all of the crazy stuff that happened,” Graham said. “You have Maclin, you have McCoy, you have DJacc, all of them were gone. I think that is what hurt. There are guys that you have to deal with. It comes with the territory.”

It seemed like Kelly was not able to deal with some of the outspoken or brash personalities that he inherited and got rid of them. Seeing the team bleed out talent the way the Eagles did was disheartening to the players.

“Some people, they are really good and sometimes they want to let you know how good they are.” Graham explained. “They were good guys. When those guys left, it was hurtful. They were friends. I am not going to say they gave up. A lot of people felt some type of way.”

The atmosphere around the NovaCare Complex was tense when it was under Kelly’s reign. Graham said he wanted to be able to have more conversations with his head coach in the beginning.

As time went on, Graham began to adjust to his role in the 3-4 defense and his play improved. According to Graham, the conversations with Kelly began to occur once he played better.

Kelly has now moved on to the 49ers while Doug Pederson has taken over the Eagles. One of the things that are noticeable right away is how different things are at the facility now.

Graham pointed out some of the differences that he sees and is ready to show the results on the field.

“Coach Pederson is taking an active role and making sure he speaks to everybody,” Graham explained. “All I want to be able to do is communicate with my head coach, say hello, have side conversations.

“Now everything is laid back. Everybody is talking to everybody. Everybody is excited to get to the season and show what we have been working on.”