Raiders OC Chip Kelly Clarifies Ashton Jeanty Stance Change

Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly has praised rookie running back Ashton Jeanty as an exceptionally talented and coachable player, highlighting his balance and ability to sustain runs after contact. While Jeanty was known for an upright stance in college, Kelly clarified that any changes to Jeanty's pre-snap stance were made by running backs coach Deland McCullough and not directly by him, emphasizing the importance of bending knees in athletic stances. Kelly described the stance adjustment as minor, about a three-inch change, and stressed it was intended to put players in the best position to make plays. Jeanty has a strong college pedigree, having excelled at Boise State and facing elite competition, and is seen as a key asset for the Raiders under new head coach Pete Carroll. Despite some media and fan speculation about the stance change, Kelly downplayed its significance and reaffirmed Jeanty's versatility and potential impact as an NFL player. Overall, Jeanty is viewed as a promising talent whose transition to the professional level is expected to be successful under the guidance of the Raiders coaching staff.