Instant Alert: DeMarco Murray's first run after Chip Kelly was fired was a long touchdown

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   DeMarco Murray's first run after Chip Kelly was fired was a long touchdown by Cork Gaines on Jan 3, 2016, 1:32 PM Advertisement The Philadelphia Eagles are playing their first game since the firing of head coach Chip Kelly and one of the players at the center of his dismisal, running back DeMarco Murray, sent a big message with his first carry. Taking a his first handoff early in the first quarter, Murray found a big hole, cut to the outside, and outran the defense. The result was a 54-yard touchdown run without being touched by a defender, his longest run of the season, and his longest run since his rookie year in 2011. Murray, who was Kelly's first big free agent signing after he took over control of player personnel, was considered by many to be the worst of several questionable moves made by Kelly. After trading away running back LeSean McCoy, Kelly signed Murray to a 5-year, $40 million contract despite concerns that his running style didn't seem to fit Kelly's system.   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011