There are no 62, 200 lbs corners with 33 inch arms in his history like youd expect from a team like Seattle, for example. 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. He's the son of a coach, we were kind of brought up the same way," Staley said. "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.". I really felt we needed to get deeper on the lines of scrimmage and I felt like we did that. The Spanos have been horrible owners for years, I feel for Chargers fans. Four days after his team blew the third-largest lead in postseason history, Brandon Staley remains head coach of the Chargers. They surely want to compete with, if not overtake, the Rams in the L.A. market. And, if it does, 2023 could be Staleys last season on the job, swinging the door open for someone like Jim Harbaugh or whoever else is at the top of the A list in 2024. Still, I think the case study of Fant is an interesting one. You are way in over your head! 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'. Payton was never really happening, neither was Harbough or any other big name coach. Herbert, who will be going into his fourth season in 2023, will have his third offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in the NFL. 5 seed. It doesnt evaporate quickly. The Chargers will take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at 1:25pm at State Farm Stadium. 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. Herbert's pass fell incomplete. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The Cleveland Browns are set to release safety John Johnson at the. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. This was just smoke and mirrors to hide the real problem on this team. But theres a bigger business consideration for ownership to ponder. The Chargers' collapse on Super Wild Card Weekend forced coach Brandon Staley to make changes to his offensive staff. "I think that's what you're trying to do at the top of the draft, is add some difference makers at the top of the draft. "I think we're at the point now with where our team is where we can just keep onboarding the right type of players, in the right spots because I think we have our starters kind of situated for the most part, maybe make a couple things in free agency here and there, but we go into the draft really trying to get difference makers for this football team," Staley added. He's heard plenty of them already, even if he isn't taking them seriously. They surely want to compete with, if not overtake, the Rams in the L.A. market.. "It is always fun playing in January, and hopefully in February. Brandon Staley's decisions have come under fire, but the coach is committed to dealing with the blowback. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> offensively it would probably help if Williams and Allen could stay healthy. That's not how competition works. He also served as the Angels beat writer for The Times and the Register. The fish rots from the head down! As a patriots fan, I have no dog in this fight. The Bolts couldn't hold a double-digit halftime lead as they saw their season come to an end in Jacksonville. On the latest edition of Let's Play, Breiden Fehoko & Christian Covington go head-to-head for a game of NHL 22. On this edition of Let's Play, defensive linemen Sebastian Joseph-Day and Morgan Fox face off in NHL 22. This is how bad teams stay bad. Don`t get me wrong. First off, Shanahan got more grief and blame for that than did Ryan. 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. We played against him in the last two years since I've been with the Chargers, we scrimmaged them, we spent two days with him and I think I was able to see up close how special of a coach he is.". Powered by Southern California McDonald's. The #1 reason this is such a dumb move is because Staley will end up getting fired after going 0-5 in October anyway, and then the entire season is scrapped. By JOE REEDY 3 minutes ago The Los Angeles Chargers have promoted Derrick Ansley to defensive coordinator. After watching Brandon Staley get outclassed during a playoff collapse, the Chargers leadership must decide whether it can afford to keep him. "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. Next year will not go well. And while free agency looms as mentioned above Staley likes the way the roster is constructed. All rights reserved. Staley gushed over his new coordinators Kellen Moore and Derri McKitty only bench pressed during his pre-draft workouts, so any evaluation of the tight end position beyond that requires extrapolating from Staleys tenure as a defensive coach, where his input on offensive draft choices was minimal. Losers. We will ADD these to the All-Pro Injury List excuse and the Refs excuse. "No, I have a lot of confidence in the way we've done things for two years, I have a lot of confidence in what I see on the football field week in and week out, I know the type of improvements that we've been able to make as a football team since I've been here," Staley said. Jefferson did not test due to a foot injury, which leaves us with a sample size of four. Brandon Staley is one of the good, smart, young coaches taking over the NFL. "I think there's a different gear we need to get to as a football team, definitely not an easy decision because they did a really quality job for two years, but I think we can make improvements on that side of the football, and that's what we're going to have our focus be moving forward.". It is debatable if he feels imposter syndrome or not, but that inexcusable loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) His coaching seat has gone from sizzling to soothing to who knows what's next, Brandon Staley experiencing a coach's lifetime in the span of . Burrow was the No. Its been nearly 30 years since their lone Super Bowl appearance, a blowout loss to the 49ers that capped the 1994 season. 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. Denvers 2019 first rounder could be a blueprint of sorts for a potential Chargers first round pick at the position in April. He was run out of Detroit after 1 1/2 seasons as OC. Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, Dramatic before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures, Still in UCLAs corner, Ben Howland stressed importance of getting No. "I think us being able to team up, being able to elevate Tommy in his role, was the right staff structure," Staley added. Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley shares his expectations for new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and more. I don't think we know yet," Staley added. The Bolts have just created 2 more EXCUSES for 2023 (as if they need any more)! 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. If you know the Chargers you know this was the most likely course of action. However, Los Angeles was 20th in total defense and had the fourth-worst average in scrimmage yards allowed per play. "You're looking for someone that can really connect a group and get them to play a certain type of way, and I think that's where it starts. I realize Herbert is a darling of the media but come on, the guy choked too, just like Matt Ryan. The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is off and running, as Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley chatted with local media members Tuesday afternoon. But dont worry, Staley will make sure they dont move forward in the playoffs. Or the Chargers could be like my Bears that do a complete reboot every 3-4 years. 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. Think they should move on, on that side of the ball as well. Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley shares his expectations for new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and more. The Chargers visit the 49ers for a primetime battle on Sunday Night Football. Offensive Coordinator. Neither will the Chargers. NFL Network's Jason McCourty and his twin brother New England Patriots . Staley said that getting Herbert on the move is among the top priorities for the offense going forward. COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Brandon Staley will be back for a third season as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach. These defenses nowadays, the rushers are so good you have a way to slow them down, oftentimes changing the launch point is one way to do it. Now that we are almost to full strength, we have to make the improvements to be playing our best at the end. 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. Heading into the 2022 season, Brandon Staley's seat did seem to be a bit warm. The team also elevated kicker Taylor Bertolet from the practice squad for Sunday's game. 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. If there is any kind of bidding war for him then the Chargers obviously have to be out. The Chargers will take on the Indianapolis Colts on Monday at 5:15pm at Lucas Oil Stadium. Owner Dean Spanos is also expected to retain Tom Telesco as general manager. He takes over for Renaldo Hill, who left to join Miami's staff as pass-game coordinator. You not only blew it, it was a historic loss. Staley's aggression did not carry over into 2022. They could replace both with Payton, but if not, now they need a real OC. I wouldnt count on that. You would really have to ignore NFL history and thumb your nose at reality to think the Chargers would do better with an offensive-minded coach. Secure your 2022 Season Ticket Memberships today! I love how Matt Ryan gets all the blame for the Falcons Super Bowl collapse and here we are with another historic meltdown and somehow the QB escapes scrutiny. Recently, Staleys teams have also skewed towards stronger players: Zion Johnson, Salyer, Jaimes, and 2020 seventh rounder Tremayne Anchrum all benched at least 26 reps of 225 lbs. Staley wont complete the 23 season, this playoff loss will haunt the franchise until he is fired. Defense lot this game plain and simple. Don Shula, Chuck Noll, Jimmy Johnson, and Tom Landry were all defensive-minded coaches. January 17, 2023 at 11:06 am On the ninth episode of ALL IN Season 2, go all-access on how the Chargers clinched their first playoff spot since 2018. They dont like change. Powered by Southern California McDonald's. On the fifth episode of ALL IN Season 2, go behind running back Joshua Kelley's emergence as the complementary back to RB1 Austin Ekeler and how the Chargers kickstarted their run game after the first three weeks of the season. Then as the draft moves, you're trying to get those depth pieces that you need to be deep enough to make it to the end and to win the final game. "Our players already know that and I'm excited for him to impact our entire unit.". After a stellar rookie year, quarterback Justin Herbert continued to advance by being named to the Pro Bowl and setting numerous franchise records. 1. Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta updated reporters on Wednesday on where things stand with the star QB. Its worth pointing out how badly Staley misuses analytics. Staley got outcoached in both games against Jacksonville and proved he didnt learn. "That's something that Kellen understands, as much as it's about Justin, which it certainly is, it's also about your O-line. and 2) The should have fired Staley last year. Powered by Southern California McDonald's. Staley is not the only coach that Johnson has ties to on this Chargers staff, either. "Whether he did it as a college quarterback at Boise [State], myself being a college quarterback, I just always admired how he played there. Left tackle Rashawn Slater suffered a season-ending biceps injury in Week 3 and center Corey Linsley was out for three games because of various injuries. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 11 of the players finished the 2022 season on the team's practice squad. 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. New linebackers coach Jeff Howard was the DBs coach/pass game coordinator for the Cleveland Browns for three years. which offensive coordinator Joe . Also, forget the Rams. Chiefs fans They ought to be firing defensive guru Staley. 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. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke publicly for the first time since completing his darkness retreat. I'm very excited about where we're at because I think that's truly the approach we need to take in the offseason.". Salyer primarily spent time at guard in training camp and the preseason, but started 14 games at left tackle in 2022 after Rashawn Slater was lost for the season with a torn biceps. The same can not be said for some of his offensive staff. Coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco are both returning to the Chargers in 2023. Its was the god awful defense that Staley called and not the offense that sucked and yet they blame it on the offensive coaches. There also have been mounting questions about the future of offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, who finished his second season with the team. "The flexibility that he has playing college tackle and his ability to move inside gives us a lot of flexibility. 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. On the defensive side, Staley provided an update on cornerback J.C. Jackson, who suffered a torn patella tendon in Week 7. _____________________________. Staley said it's full steam ahead to 2023. What a joke. If Joe Lombardi was named Joe Smith, he never gets that job to begin with. "Obviously, the first two years, we've had some growing pains," said Ansley, who was promoted to the Chargers' defensive coordinator position from their secondary coach after the departure of. The Chargers though stumbled down the stretch for the second straight season. 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. Wow also says they gave up on Sean Payton. Enjoy mediocrity . The Chargers will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday at 5:15pm at TIAA Bank Stadium for the AFC Wild Card Game. They actually overachieved this year in my opinion, defense pretty good though. "My first defensive coordinator game was against him when I was with the Rams and he was with Dallas. A point to remember about Allen and his potential future value is that he isnt a receiver who relies on speed, suggesting he might age better than most at the position. 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. The Chargers have promoted Ansley to defensive coordinator. Instead of having an insane amount of salary cap space, the Chargers actually have to free up money just to become cap compliant. They literally cant afford to fire him and replace him with another cheap first time HC from the coordinator pool. Atlanta never recovered from their Super Bowl collapse. Thats not out of anger or spite. "Leadership No. The team on Tuesday announced that offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and quarterbacks coach Shane Day have been fired after two years. 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