The 2023 New League Year and the start of free agency is almost two weeks away. Will be interesting to see if the Chargers can manage their cap situation to get in the race for Johnson. "It's a significant injury," Staley said. "Leadership No. (If, of course, they do, theyll become head-coaching candidates elsewhere and may have to be replaced for very different reasons.). Its just dumb. Los Angeles also had the NFLs second-biggest discrepancy between passing and running plays (65% pass to 35% run). The Chargers will take on the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at 1:25pm at Sofi Stadium. At this point, I see Herbert playing out his sentence in LA, then getting a massive contract from a contender who values generational talent over appearances. "Yeah, I think there's just a different level that we need to play at, offensively, particularly at the line of scrimmage, in the run game, and having a marriage of the run and the pass, creating more explosions on early downs, and I think there's just a style of play that's still out there for us," Staley said. Teams should be clamoring for Shane Day to be their QB Coach. Hes a lousy head coach. 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. ", Chargers will alter weekly practice plan ahead of Saturday night's Wild Card game in Jacksonville, "Our mind can't be in two places. "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 Los Angeles Chargers shook up their offensive coaching staff this week, firing coordinator Joe Lombardi and quarterbacks coach Shane Day. That momentum appeared to carry over into Super Wild Card Weekend, where the Chargers began their game in Jacksonville with four takeaways, building a four-possession lead in the first half. COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Brandon Staley will be back for a third season as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach. Jes Staley, 66, resigned as chief executive of UK bank Barclays in November 2021 after the bank said it was 'disappointed' with the outcome of a report into his links to the convicted sex offender. this proves it You are way in over your head! They fired the wrong guy and the QB aint all that. I didnt know a O.C. You cant fire the owner and that is why the Chargers will always lose as long as the Spanos own the team. Going forward, Staley said Salyer's permanent position is still a bit up in the air. Los Angeles was up 27-0 late in the second quarter before the Jaguars rallied. The same can not be said for some of his offensive staff. 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. The Los Angeles Chargers have promoted Derrick Ansley to defensive coordinator. Nasir Adderley is a free agent this offseason and after being benched in the AFC Wild Card Round, chances are that he is not going to be returning to the team in 2023. Gone are offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and passing game coordinator. We're going to do the best we can and I'm going to be happy for the whether they're playing for us or someone else.". I think theyre getting rid of the wrong guy! 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. Staley describes how to move past Wild Card loss. Think Gus was a good DC because he was a successful coordinator under a defensive head coach in Pete Carroll. "You have to take full ownership for what happened and I hate the way that happened," Staley said. From the other three AFC West teams, we approve this move. "That's certainly a weapon we need to take advantage of," Staley said. Saturday nights game will leave a mark that could be hard to overcome, even with a new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Better go find a great offensive mind. Given how good Herbert is, its almost hard for them to not make the playoffs. The Chargers will take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7 at SoFi Stadium. What a shame Sean Payton + Justin Herbert = next gen Elite QB. He spent two seasons leading the University of Tennessees defense (2019-20) before joining the Chargers. If you think youve got the better team, you shouldnt be introducing that kind of variance at all. There truly are some things that are absolute constants in this universe. He`s 3 years in now. 1. February 28, 2023, 8:30 AM. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The team on Tuesday announced that offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and quarterbacks coach Shane Day have been fired after two years. He played college football at Central Michigan and was drafted by the 49ers in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft . This would have been a perfect team for Payton. The Chargers though stumbled down the stretch for the second straight season. Hes a fresh head coach in this league. Staley is expected to remain the defensive play-caller though. In partnership with the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund, Inglewood Unified School District, and Brotherhood Crusade, SoFi celebrated the graduation of 14 young scholars from the Bolt Academy program. 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. Also, that total meltdown against Jax should have been the nail in his coffin. I figured first off theyd stop playing that press coverage that was giving Lawrence fits because with that kind of lead you dont want to give up a big play, and so of course, the inevitable would ensue. The team on Tuesday announced that offensive. A defensive minded head coach and he allowed a 27-0 collapse to get away from him. They literally cant afford to fire him and replace him with another cheap first time HC from the coordinator pool. The Chargers should have sat Justin for three or four weeks after the injury. Hey, maybe they would, but NFL history certainly suggests the opposite is true. Well one thing for sure, I could never be a coach because after loosing a 27 point lead I would have fired the defensive coordinator. The strained rib cartilage never had a chance to heal. We will ADD these to the All-Pro Injury List excuse and the Refs excuse. Chargers coach Brandon Staley walks off the field after a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 26. The three that ran the shuttle drill ran nearly identical times of 4.24 (Palmer), 4.25 (Winfree), and 4.26 (Miller). Don Shula, Chuck Noll, Jimmy Johnson, and Tom Landry were all defensive-minded coaches. "I've known that he's special for a long time and now the NFL gets to see it," Staley added. However, if he is available for cheap (which is possible) then he would be an excellent fit on this defense. The team does have Alohi Gilman and second-year safety JT Woods but more help is needed. 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. Incredibly dirty move and Staley just blew it off. I think you saw kind of a complete performance by our group from start to finish.". That said, Lombardi was a train wreck when he was originally hired/fired by the Lions and he hasnt gotten any better. We think sticking with Brandon Staley is an excellent idea. Stop hiring this guy as an OC. As the Chargers continue to sort through the evaluation of the 2022 season, the franchise is looking at several significant decisions in the coming months. A strong finish was ruined by a stunning exit. The program is designed to offer juniors and seniors from Inglewood high schools the opportunity to participate in a six month after-school program to develop leadership and job-readiness skills. I remember thinking at halftime, with the Chargers up 27-0, that they were just the type of team under Staley to blow that type of lead. Throughout 2022, it seemed as if their offense wasnt what it could have been, not with Herbert as the straw stirring what had become a lukewarm glass of pulp-filled orange juice. The defense was horrible last year and nothing changed. Lombardi did a lot of good things but I believe he had to go because theres just no excuse to be so so poor running the football. It is debatable if he feels imposter syndrome or not, but that inexcusable loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. How much better would he already be if he wasnnt having to learn an entirely new offense basically every year? Does anyone remember back in 2014 the chiefs with Andy Reid were ahead of the Colts 38-10 in the 2nd half of a playoff game and ended up losing the football game. They ought to be firing defensive guru Staley. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Plus, the Chargers may have ideas of moving him to cornerback. "Time will tell but he's working hard.". Staley also compared Bosa to Khalil Mack in terms of "body type." Mack, of course, was an outside linebacker in the Bears ' scheme under Vic Fangio in 2017 and 2018 when Staley was their . They could replace both with Payton, but if not, now they need a real OC. He led the Chargers to their first playoff appearance since 2018 with a 10-7 regular-season mark. He takes over from Renaldo Hill, who left to join Miamis staff as pass-game coordinator. It makes sense to make changes to the offensive approach. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! 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. 118. The Chargers will take on the Kansas City Chiefs for Sunday Night Football in Week 11 at SoFi Stadium. The Philadelphia Eagles converted 90% of QB sneaks this season and while the push play has been legal since 2005, no team employed it with as much dominance as the 2022 Eagles. On the seventh episode of ALL IN Season 2, learn about Khalil Mack's journey to the Chargers and his fight to prove his doubters wrong as the veteran edge rusher holds down the Bolts defense after Joey Bosa is sidelined with a groin injury. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. 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. The Chargers return home for a primetime clash with the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. These things dont necessarily have to linger. Signs of trouble began to appear, though, when they punted late in the first half, giving Jacksonville just enough time to mount a touchdown drive to cut the deficit to 27-7. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The Chargers have announced that they have parted ways with offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. 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. Staley is awful. But wasnt that the only way this team could have a Lombardi? Its only when you feel you have an inferior team, that you should be rolling the dice, and looking for lucky bounces, because it makes no difference if you lose by 3 or 33, but maybe just maybe, if you make some smart gambles and things go your way, you can pull off the upset. I want to get an offense that mirrors our defense, because I think those are the types of organizations who are consistent, game in and game out, and we're going to start that process here shortly. Do you think you can win in a fight against Mike Tyson? Wow also says they gave up on Sean Payton. Zach Taylor went to Super Bowl in year 3. Learn how your comment data is processed. Or the Chargers could be like my Bears that do a complete reboot every 3-4 years. Luckily, there are several ways the Bolts can free up salary-cap space as they can free up as much as $36 million. 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? Its slightly more complicated than that based on how good your offense and defense are relatively speaking, but you cant use analytics unless you really understand how good your team is and the cost-benefit nuances of your specific situation. "Yeah, I think you're looking for leadership, number one," Staley said when asked what he's looking for in his upcoming hires. Its worth pointing out how badly Staley misuses analytics. Jan 17, 2023. "Just felt like we needed to make changes to the offense and the vision I have on that side of the ball," Staley said of his staff decisions Wednesday. To expect hes going to know everything right away is kind of silly, linebacker Joey Bosa said. Shane Steichen directed the Bolts offense as well as being QBs coach under Anthony Lynn in 2020 before Lynn was fired at the end of the season. Don`t get me wrong. Muschamp joins the Chargers after two seasons at the University of Georgia in the same capacity. Click here to learn more. The Chargers dynamic quarterback is eligible for a second contract. Staley's unit propelled the Rams to a 10-6 season and a wild-card playoff win over the Seattle Seahawks before the team exited the postseason with a loss to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. Thats why they stick in memory. Coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco are both returning to the Chargers in 2023. Bad move by the Chargers to keep Staley. In addition, Los Angeles activated kicker Cameron Dicker and cornerback Kemon Hall from the practice squad for Sunday's game. Now, Staley will have to find the right replacements in order to help his team take another step toward future success. See who wins the matchup between the two Chargers rookies. They should sell franchise to someone who has the cash to build a stadium in San Diego. Neither will the Chargers. 1 passing offense and a top-five unit in points and total yards in the league. Jeff Miller. The crushing loss was a product of what Staley believes was a subpar offensive approach. "I love how he's been trained in football, I think that really brought us together and then just competing against him in the league and knowing how tough of a cover he is," Staley added. "He's as good of a defensive coach that I've been around and as good as a secondary coach as I've ever seen.". Johnson is someone who thrived in Brandon Staley's defense and could slot into that free safety spot with ease. Right away, this tells you that Staley values movement skills over physicality in his draft philosophy at the position. Compared to 2022, the Chargers have more starting spots accounted for but will need to find a couple of them in the draft. Top Shots 2022: Best Locker Room Celebrations. PLEASE do not do the same stupid thing too many others do and get another terrible rehash that never works like Shurmer, McAdoo, McCoy, Hackett, or Marrone. Statistics may say youre better off in the long run if you do certain things consistently, but you still have to run a cost benefit analysis in a given situation. Staley-coached teams have drafted four tight ends: Adam Shaheen in 2017, Noah Fant in 2019, Brycen Hopkins in 2020, and Tre McKitty in 2021. Would it have been expensive to buy out Staley and go all in for someone like Sean Payton? We think sticking with Brandon Staley is an excellent idea. A key, Staley said, is remaining healthy. Somebody needs to explain the difference between frugal and cheap to Spanos. This is horrible news for those people who think that the single most important thing the Chargers can accomplish is one-upping the Rams in LA. 50-3 as a starter and just all the intangibles, all those qualities that make Boise so special, I think a lot of it had to do with Kellen Moore, who he is as a person, as a leader. New excuse 1) Herbert is on his X th OC in Y years! He led the team to a 9-8 finish last year and it missed the postseason. While it can be difficult to get past a loss like this, Brandon Staley has revealed how he has dealt with the situation. Play conservative, if you have the better team, in the long run, youll win by not taking chances. 1, the type of person he is, the type of competitor he is. 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. On the latest edition of Let's Play, Breiden Fehoko & Christian Covington go head-to-head for a game of NHL 22. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL, FILE - Los Angeles Chargers secondary coach Derrick Ansley works with cornerback Michael Davis (43) before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. He has single handed made three or four of the dumbest coaches decisions I have ever seen in the past few years. Take a deep dive into the defensive resurgence that powered this postseason push, including how the Bolts stymied two of the most explosive offenses in the league. 11 of the players finished the 2022 season on the team's practice squad. Staley praised Lombardi late in the regular season for his ability to adjust to changes because of injuries. January 17, 2023 at 2:21 pm The Cleveland Browns are set to release safety John Johnson at the. Any Chargers fans that thought the Spanos Family was going to hire Sean Payton, must be new fans of the team, it was never going to happen, Lombardi stacked this roster on both sides of the ball, it is Staley has been called out on TWITTER by his own players for his decision making (see the browns chargers game this year tweets by a certain WR then deleted). ", 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. "Where his best position is? A former player dropping by practice wouldn't necessarily cause much of a stir, but Joe Staley is no normal former player. If the Chargers can reach that gear, Staley shouldn't have to continue ignoring calls for his job. The key component was all these great coaches had HOF QBs. Powered by Southern California McDonald's. Offensive Coordinator. Plus, Staley said, he's been a fan of Moore for a while. The move implies that coach Brandon Staley will return for a third season, 27-point playoff collapse notwithstanding. New linebackers coach Jeff Howard was the DBs coach/pass game coordinator for the Cleveland Browns for three years. this ownership does not know how to win Not a member? Glad to see the same, brilliant ownership decisions have followed the Chargers from San Diego to Los Angeles. They also jumped at least 33 inches in the vertical jump and the three that jumped hit at least 10 feet, 4 inches in the broad jump. This was just smoke and mirrors to hide the real problem on this team. Also out is quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator Shane Day. "That's something that Kellen understands, as much as it's about Justin, which it certainly is, it's also about your O-line. With the on-field portion of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine set to start on Thursday, were taking a look at the Chargers types. Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss the Chargers' devastating loss to the Jaguars in the Wild Card Round, as well as big staffing changes this offseason, being aggressive on fourth down and more. The Chargers had a shot at Payton, but now it looks like theyll keep Staley instead. I think that somewhere at the bottom of the Atlantic theres a deck chair that should belong to Joe Lombardi. On the latest edition of Let's Play, Zion Johnson & Jamaree Salyer go head-to-head in a game of NBA 2K21. Our full focus is going to be on Denver and playing our best football. This is how bad teams stay bad. Staley touched on the way the Bolts season ended with a playoff loss in Jacksonville. Staley also had questions to answer after his team blew a 27-0 lead in Jacksonville, losing to the upstart Jaguars, 31-30. 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. 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. "It remains to be seen how that's all going to shake out. We start with head coach Brandon Staley, whose NFL career dates . Staley went into the playoffs under fire after Williams suffered a season-ending back injury in the meaningless regular-season finale at Denver. But Chargers will be Chargers. I didnt know a O.C. Now what? 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. The Chargers were outscored 103-52 in the third quarter, including the playoffs. The Spanos have been horrible owners for years, I feel for Chargers fans. In 2023, a first-round exit simply won't be acceptable. Staley has been head coach of the Chargers since the 2021 season. Chargers coach Brandon Staley walks off the field after a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 26. Staley did say Jackson is rehabilitating at the team's facility in Costa Mesa. The only real similarity between these four is a bench press number of at least 20. Third, while Herbert went cold at the worst time, the most crucial mistakes in the second half were elsewhere, with coaching and players alike.
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