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UCLA Football: 3 signs that the Chip Kelly era will be great

By Andrew Miller

WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Chip Kelly speaks to the media during a press conference on November 27, 2017 in Westwood, California. Kelly was just announced as the new UCLA head football coach. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)
WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Chip Kelly speaks to the media during a press conference on November 27, 2017 in Westwood, California. Kelly was just announced as the new UCLA head football coach. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 28: Quarterback Devon Modster #18 of the UCLA Bruins passes against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on October 28, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 28: Quarterback Devon Modster #18 of the UCLA Bruins passes against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on October 28, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

3. Modster and Thompson-Robinson are both promising options

Kelly’s most successful quarterbacks at Oregon could run the spread option to perfection. However, his best quarterback, former Heisman Trophy winner and Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, was a true dual threat.

While Modster is a pro-style quarterback and Thompson-Robinson is a dual threat, both have the ability to be effective with their legs and arm. Modster performed well in limited action this year, with 185 passing yards and two touchdowns and no picks.

Moreover, Modster did lead the Bruins to a big win over the Cal Golden Bears to get them bowl eligible. That win over Cal was in Modster’s first career start as well. The Pac-12 action he was was no joke. He faced the Washington Huskies, Utah Utes, and the Golden Bears.

However, Thompson-Robinson brings a new dynamic to this offense, with more of a polarizing style than that of Modster. If anything’s true, it’s that Kelly should be able to get the best out of both quarterbacks and give them both a chance.

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