Report: 49ers' Kelly not interested in college return

As the San Francisco 49ers continue to struggle through yet another lost season, speculation surrounding Chip Kelly's future will only intensify.

The veteran head coach's success at the college level has predictably caused many to wonder whether he'd entertain offers from that level at some point in the near future, but all indications are that he's still committed to the 49ers.

Kelly is not interested in a return to Oregon, nor the idea of taking any other college coaching jobs, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Kelly himself has denied interest in bolting from the NFL, saying "I'm not going anywhere" when asked if he'll remain with the team in 2017.

While a 1-7 record through the first half of the season actually represents a regression from last year's disastrous campaign under Jim Tomsula, a star coach like Kelly would presumably be given more time to lead a turnaround.

That factor, combined with his apparent willingness to see the rebuild through, makes it fair to assume that he'll be in the Bay Area for at least another season.

Kelly and the 49ers will look to rebound from a seven-game losing streak by getting back in the win column Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.