Hes a lousy head coach. Brandon Staley will be back for a third season as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach. good thing they have no fans anymore who care, Ponto60 says: The team on Tuesday announced that offensive . Staley also had questions to answer after his team blew a 27-0 lead in Jacksonville, losing to the upstart Jaguars, 31-30. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed the following 12 players to Reserve/Future free agent contracts. Zach Taylor went to Super Bowl in year 3. The Chargers dynamic quarterback is eligible for a second contract. So, hes clearly a problem. 5 Takeaways: Staley on New Coordinators, 2023 Goals and Salyer's Future. With L.A. needing to get under the cap and rumors of Keenan Allen becoming a cut candidate, Chargers GM Tom Telesco said Wednesday on GMFB that the veteran WR isn't going anywhere. The Chargers were ranked ninth in total offense, but 20th in scrimmage yards per play along with the third-worst rushing attack in the league. The Chargers will have to free up just over $24 million to pay its draft class and that is just the start. Lombardi and the offensive staff also were unable to respond to halftime adjustments. Its worth pointing out how badly Staley misuses analytics. But they wont which is why this franchise is where its at. Brandon Staley is one of the good, smart, young coaches taking over the NFL. Including Jamaree Salyer, who was drafted to play guard before being pressed into duty at left tackle in 2022, Staley-led teams have drafted seven guards. Staley touched on the way the Bolts season ended with a playoff loss in Jacksonville. The Bolts are scheduled to have 26 players be free agents, with that list headlined by names such as Drue Tranquill, Trey Pipkins III, Bryce Callahan and others. His other stops include the Palm Beach Post and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Muschamp joins the Chargers after two seasons at the University of Georgia in the same capacity. Hard to throw the ball with hurt ribs. His spot in the Ring of Honor was cemented the day he executed one. And certainly dont go the failure Steeler way and just promote the guy behind the guy who just left! However, Los Angeles was 20th in total defense and had the fourth-worst average in scrimmage yards allowed per play. If the WWE called you to perform at Wrestlemania would you go? Period. We think sticking with Brandon Staley is an excellent idea. Staley is expected to remain the defensive play-caller though. On the latest edition of Let's Play, DeAndre Carter & Gerald Everett go head-to-head for a game of Madden 23. The Chargers fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-30 in Saturdays AFC wild-card round game after blowing the third-largest lead in postseason history. Staley is expected to remain the defensive play-caller though. And while free agency looms as mentioned above Staley likes the way the roster is constructed. Chiefs fans Going forward, Staley said Salyer's permanent position is still a bit up in the air. He was run out of Detroit after 1 1/2 seasons as OC. NFL Network's Jason McCourty and his twin brother New England Patriots . When it comes to other possible moves to free salary-cap space, the Chargers could release left guard Matt Feiler (and replace him with Jamaree Salyer) or restructure the contract of edge rusher Joey Bosa. In addition, Los Angeles activated kicker Cameron Dicker and cornerback Kemon Hall from the practice squad for Sunday's game. Register now! Of those seven, only 2021 fifth round pick Brenden Jaimes has arms shorter than 33.5 inches. The LA Chargers had one of the most aggressive offseasons in franchise history in 2021 and now the team is forced to be much more modest. He's the son of a coach, we were kind of brought up the same way," Staley said. "All those guys mean a lot to us and they played at such a high level all year," Staley said. After a stellar rookie year, quarterback Justin Herbert continued to advance by being named to the Pro Bowl and setting numerous franchise records. The Bolts will have a new offensive coordinator in 2023, as Kellen Moore is now in charge of the offense going . There are two distinct weight profiles among the four pass rushers Staleys teams have brought in during his NFL tenure: Chris Rumph and Justin Hollins were under 250 lbs, while Terrell Lewis and Kylie Fitts were 262 and 263, respectively. The cheap options in the NFL may not seem like the best but last offseason, the Chargers hit a home run on two cheap free agents in Morgan Fox and Bryce Callahan. Players not inspired by his leadership in two place. "Sometimes when they're at other places, you don't know what's happening. offensively it would probably help if Williams and Allen could stay healthy. His vision goes even deeper than that. The collapse against the Jags was the DEFENSE, not the offense. By JOE REEDY February 27, 2023. He had several chances to make a play and put Jacksonville away and didn`t make them. "And then in terms of what that looks like, I think the offenses that I think are the most challenging to defend are the ones that put a lot of pressure on you every snap, in terms of marrying the run game to the pass game, putting a lot of pressure on you in terms of personnel, pace, emotion, and being able to get the explosions consistently, and that's what I believe in. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> "I think we played really quality football for two years, but in terms of us being able to compete for Super Bowls and ultimately be as good as we can be, I think there's another gear we can get to.". The crushing loss was a product of what Staley believes was a subpar offensive approach. Looking back, defensive-minded coach Bill Belichick won six Super Bowls when he had Tom Brady, and he accomplished that with several different offensive coordinators. The key component was all these great coaches had HOF QBs. That said, Lombardi was a train wreck when he was originally hired/fired by the Lions and he hasnt gotten any better. To expect hes going to know everything right away is kind of silly, linebacker Joey Bosa said. Asante Samuel Jr., JaSir Taylor, and Deane Leonard are all sub-200 lbs with arms somewhere in the 30 inch range and 4.4 speed. I think that is what we are searching for right now is to find a rhythm where we can score the ball at a higher level and be more explosive as a football team, Staley said on Dec. 28. Let me help you my friend: The Bolts .485 winning percentage since 2013 is 19th. 2 Alabama mounts massive comeback amid ejections to beat Auburn, claim SEC title, Ravens GM says he's 'optimistic' team can get a deal done with QB Lamar Jackson, Add Anthony Davis (foot) to Lakers' injury woes; AD, LeBron and DLo all out tonight, Aaron Rodgers offers vague update on his NFL future: 'All the answers are right inside me'. "Whether he did it as a college quarterback at Boise [State], myself being a college quarterback, I just always admired how he played there. Dont hold your breath for a course correction now. They also only scored one touchdown in the third quarter in the final 13 games. But they wont fire the guy who cost them the playoffs a year ago, cost them Mike Williams by playing him and getting him hurt in week 18, and then oversaw that playoff collapse. The Bolts are now properly stocked for 2023. Episode 8 of All IN is out now. The team on Tuesday announced that offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and quarterbacks coach Shane Day have been fired after two years. And there you have it! Kicker Dustin Hopkins also is a cut candidate, particularly with the emergence of Cameron Dicker during his rookie season. Signing Herbert as soon as possible would seem to be the most advantageous approach for the Chargers since his price isnt going to go down with the passing of time. It is the second time Lombardi has not made it to a third season as an offensive coordinator. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. "I think it can access more parts of the field for you, I think it can protect your O-line, which is very important," Staley added. I lost respect for Staley when he carried water for Derwin Jamess incredibly dangerous full-speed helmet-to-helmet hit on Ashton Dulin. Instead of having an insane amount of salary cap space, the Chargers actually have to free up money just to become cap compliant. He is the one that should be shown the door. Glad Im not a Chargers Fanbut then again, NOBODY is an LA Charger Fan. [2][3] Playing career[edit] He was fired in Detroit midway through his second year in 2015. With the on-field portion of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine set to start on Thursday, were taking a look at the Chargers types. I don't think we know yet," Staley added. We start with head coach Brandon Staley, whose NFL career dates . The only reason Staley is sticking around is because ownership is too cheap to pay him and his replacement. I really felt we needed to get deeper on the lines of scrimmage and I felt like we did that. With quarterback Justin Herbert nudging toward the front end of his prime, do they want an offensive-minded head coach who can get the most out of his unique skills and abilities? Apparently, theyre content to let their defensive-minded coach try again, when it comes to hiring coaches tasked with getting the most out of Herbert. Chargers players say coach Brandon Staley's demeanor and approach when the team was struggling with a 6-6 record helped guide them to the playoffs. They fired the wrong guy and the QB aint all that. Not many out there to my knowledge, which is why Payton IS the answer to a Super Bowl. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Elliott: We believe in him. Chargers players remain in Brandon Staleys corner, NFL divisional playoff primer: Cowboys and 49ers set for showdown. Defense lot this game plain and simple. They could replace both with Payton, but if not, now they need a real OC. I think that somewhere at the bottom of the Atlantic theres a deck chair that should belong to Joe Lombardi. On this episode we get to find out more with Shawne Merriman and Sebastian Joseph-Day over a game of Between 2 Kegs, presented by Bud Light. Players play and coaches need to coach and not be friends or buddies of the players. The team does have Alohi Gilman and second-year safety JT Woods but more help is needed. Why didnt Andy Reid get run outta town? We don't know what their market is going to be and here at the Combine is when you're establishing the market and getting some feelers on what it's going to be. 11 of the players finished the 2022 season on the team's practice squad. NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. 1 seed in West, Another Trevor Bauer defamation suit is thrown out, Dennis Schroder leads depleted Lakers to crucial win over Thunder, Despite cap issues, Chargers GM Tom Telesco says Keenan Allen isnt going anywhere, Georgias Jalen Carter charged with racing in crash that killed teammate, staff member. Still, I think the case study of Fant is an interesting one. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. The 2014 Seahawks, with the fateful decision to pass when they should have run, loomed over the team until the day Russell Wilson was traded. Wow also says they gave up on Sean Payton. Chargers coach Brandon Staley walks off the field after a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 26. Theyre going to totally waste the best years of Herberts career with a coach who will never be able to get them over the top. They surely want to compete with, if not overtake, the Rams in the L.A. market. If youre expecting more depth at corner to come in this years draft, Id advise shying away from the big, physical corners and looking at someone like Louisvilles KeiTrel Clark, who weighed 179 lbs at the Shrine Bowl in January and measured with arms a quarter inch shy of 30 inches. "Our players already know that and I'm excited for him to impact our entire unit.". Sean peyton, Conspiracy theory: Lombardi worked a year for Sean Payton with the Saints. Staley noted that this time of the calendar year is when agents of those players chat with the front office to get a read on numbers and possible fits. Do you think you can win in a fight against Mike Tyson? Bad move. In . The Los Angeles Chargers shook up their offensive coaching staff this week, firing coordinator Joe Lombardi and quarterbacks coach Shane Day. Jeff Miller. The Los Angeles Chargers have promoted Derrick Ansley to defensive coordinator. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed wide receiver Michael Bandy to the active roster from the team's practice squad and placed running back Joshua Kelley on Reserve/Injured. Uncle Ardy from Pirnia Law Group shows off his Chargers buses that can be seen around SoFi Stadium on gameday. Criticism about Lombardis play-calling increased throughout the season. On the defensive side, Staley provided an update on cornerback J.C. Jackson, who suffered a torn patella tendon in Week 7. Gone are offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Shane Day, leaving vacancies Staley must fill in the weeks ahead. I like him and he`s a great talent, would love to have him and would definitely be better with Payton but he has never been his best in the biggest moments in college or the pro`s. The stench starts with Spanos. . Otherwise, that was a top 10 offense. Entering Week 11, the Chargers had the third-most win probability lost per game by kicking in goal-to-go situations, according to Ben Baldwin's win probability model. Denvers 2019 first rounder could be a blueprint of sorts for a potential Chargers first round pick at the position in April. Staley said that getting Herbert on the move is among the top priorities for the offense going forward. They will be years recovering from the all in Super Bowl win. Also out is quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator Shane Day. Zac Taylor isn`t exactly Andy Reid but Burrow makes his decisions and play calls look better because of his poise when plays don`t go as scripted. Owner Dean Spanos is also expected to retain Tom Telesco as general manager. That's not how competition works. They dont like change. "That's certainly a weapon we need to take advantage of," Staley said. Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the daily Sports Report newsletter. But a regular-season finale that included questionable decisions by the organization regarding playing time and then a 27-point meltdown Saturday in Jacksonville rekindled the outside chatter. With that said though, Staley has to GO!! (Photo courtesy of Oscar Rodriguez Jr.) The Chargers have been losing in big games by dumb penalties, poor clock management, and bone-headed turnovers long before Staley, Lombardi, and Herbert were around. Yeah they still ran an uptempo offense with a huge point advantage and didnt run enough. I havent seen a lot of Chargers games, but Ive seen enough to know that Staley has been a disaster. He led the team to a 9-8 finish last year and it missed the postseason. Staley's offense finished 11th in total yards per game in 2022, which should be seen as an achievement, considering the Chargers played a significant portion of the season without one or both of their top targets in link-placeholder-0] and [Mike Williams. The Los Angeles Chargers have promoted Derrick Ansley to defensive coordinator. Staley went into the playoffs under fire after Williams suffered a season-ending back injury in the meaningless regular-season finale at Denver. "Where his best position is? You know, the kind where he literally cost the Chargers the game. The Spanos have been horrible owners for years, I feel for Chargers fans. That offensive scheme was atrocious. The Oline is a lot more talented than what the rushing numbers indicate. With the on-field portion of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine set to start on Thursday, we're taking a look at the Chargers' types. Last season, the Chargers dropped three of their final four games to miss out on the postseason. Seems like youd fire the DC after a defensive melt down like that. "I have a very difficult time envisioning him not being a starting lineman for us somewhere," Staley said. He previously spent 20 years as a sports columnist for the Orange County Register and, before that, the Miami Herald. Any deal for Herbert likely would come in somewhere around $50 million in annual average, with perhaps $200 million or so in total guarantees. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke publicly for the first time since completing his darkness retreat. ", Colts general manager Chris Ballard said he's heard the noise that his team is predestined to trade up to the first pick of the 2023 NFL Draft and select a quarterback. Its their classic strategy for sustainable failure over the decades. Herbert fought through injuries. COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Brandon Staley will be back for a third season as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach. Take a look back at photos of the Chargers celebrating in the locker room following wins during the 2022 season. Burrow was the No. Staley did say Jackson is rehabilitating at the team's facility in Costa Mesa. The 5th biggest comeback in a WC game isnt something similar. University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, one of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft, is the subject of arrest warrants in Athens, Georgia, on reckless driving and racing charges as a result of an ongoing investigation into a fatal car crash on Jan. 15, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said on Wednesday. This is coaching malpractice. Staley-drafted pass rushers also have jumped at least 9 feet, 9 inches in the broad jump, and both Hollins and Lewis jumped at least 36.5 inches in the vertical. "I think about where we were last year, we didn't have Austin Johnson, Sebastian Joseph-Day, Otitio Ogbonnia, we didn't have Zion Johnson, Jamaree Salyer. The Chargers will take on the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at 1:25pm at Sofi Stadium. Jaimes was drafted as a potential center in addition to his upside at guard, so Im willing to say that 33.5 is a rough cutoff for Staley. Think they should move on, on that side of the ball as well. "I know if our team gets to play together, I know what that level is. If thats what ownership has decided, thats ownerships business. How does that work? If you know the Chargers you know this was the most likely course of action. Staley corners jump at least 33 inches in the vertical, roughly 10 feet in the broad, and run the shuttle in 4.25 seconds or less. 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