The Bolts have just created 2 more EXCUSES for 2023 (as if they need any more)! 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. Where he [starts] remains to be seen based on free agency and the draft.". Another important decision awaits with wide receiver Keenan Allen, whose contract construction makes him a candidate to be cut. All that was good for a Relative Athletic score of 9.89, meaning Fant is a 98.9% athlete at the position. 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. Staley and to a much lesser extent general manager Tom Telesco faced scrutiny throughout much of the fall before the Chargers rallied to secure the AFCs top wild-card spot. "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 need to just keep building. Time to sell Dean. Learn how your comment data is processed. They surely want to compete with, if not overtake, the Rams in the L.A. market.. They will be years recovering from the all in Super Bowl win. Chargers coach Brandon Staley walks off the field after a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 26. The Spanos have been horrible owners for years, I feel for Chargers fans. "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.". _____________________________. Coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco are both returning to the Chargers in 2023. 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. 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. good thing they have no fans anymore who care, Ponto60 says: The Chargers will take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at 1:25pm at State Farm Stadium. "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.". On this edition of Let's Play, tight end Tre' McKitty and linebacker face off in a race of F1 2021. Los Angeles Chargers job posting: Given all the injuries to the team this season, Staley was . 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. He previously spent 20 years as a sports columnist for the Orange County Register and, before that, the Miami Herald. "I think that's been a hallmark of how they played in Dallas, was getting Dak [Prescott] on the move whether it's under center, in the shotgun, changing the launch point, changing the timing and rhythm of the play to keep defenses guessing. "I'm not sure how he's going to respond because he's never . Staley later harped on "the play style that I believe in" and "maximizing the quarterback," as key traits that Staley was looking for in a new offensive coordinator. "I think us being able to team up, being able to elevate Tommy in his role, was the right staff structure," Staley added. 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. Will be interesting to see if the Chargers can manage their cap situation to get in the race for Johnson. Losers. The stench starts with Spanos. January 17, 2023 at 11:06 am Going back even further, when defensive-minded George Seifert took over for offensive-minded Bill Walsh in San Francisco, the team actually won at a higher percentage, and continued winning Super Bowls. You cant only score 3 points the entire second half of games and expect your defense to hold an entire second half. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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. DeAndre Carter was the only wide receiver who played all 18 games while there were two games where both Mike Williams and Keenan Allen did not play. Joke of a franchise. 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. He screwed his team by constantly going on 4th down. "Time will tell but he's working hard.". Bad move by the Chargers to keep Staley. But wasnt that the only way this team could have a Lombardi? The Los Angeles Chargers have promoted Derrick Ansley to defensive coordinator. The team is going to need to free up even more money to re-sign any expiring free agents. Why is anyone surprised at this? The team also elevated kicker Taylor Bertolet from the practice squad for Sunday's game. 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. "I need 30 more seconds to enjoy this." More than nine months have passed since that day when Brandon Staley called his twin brother to tell him he. free up money just to become cap compliant, Chargers will have to free up just over $24 million. But Chargers will be Chargers. Herbert fought through injuries. LA is going to be a pro football wasteland for a few years, because the Rams are going to suck for awhile, too. High school career [ edit] Payton was never really happening, neither was Harbough or any other big name coach. Sean Payton is offensive-minded, and just like Brandon Staley is doing, Payton always fell short of expectations in the playoffs, with the exception of one year, and he had Drew Brees his entire career. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. He takes over for Renaldo Hill, who left to join Miami's staff as pass-game coordinator. It makes sense to make changes to the offensive approach. "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 was run out of Detroit after 1 1/2 seasons as OC. 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. Both of the quarterbacks behind Herbert Chase Daniel and Easton Stick also are set to be unrestricted free agents, as are contributors Christian Covington, JK Scott and Troy Reeder. The crushing loss was a product of what Staley believes was a subpar offensive approach. While it can be difficult to get past a loss like this, Brandon Staley has revealed how he has dealt with the situation. Chargers coach Brandon Staley walks off the field after a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 26. That, of course, means a strong pairing with quarterback Justin Herbert. COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Brandon Staley will be back for a third season as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach. I really felt we needed to get deeper on the lines of scrimmage and I felt like we did that. And now theyre putting their incredible QB through yet another change of coach and scheme. Owner Dean Spanos is also expected to retain Tom Telesco as general manager. Candidates must be extremely proficient at picking up 4th downs. The defense was horrible last year and nothing changed. The strained rib cartilage never had a chance to heal. Injuries hit Los Angeles hard on both sides of the ball, but as they got key players back late in the season, they appeared to hit their stride, winning four of their final five games to close the regular-season slate. Brandon Staley's decisions have come under fire, but the coach is committed to dealing with the blowback. Theres a lot of is who think they should have stayed in San Diego. Everybody has a type. Staley did say Jackson is rehabilitating at the team's facility in Costa Mesa. 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. And that comes from young guys, it comes from medium guys, older guys, it doesn't matter but it really starts with leadership, and I think bringing out the solid play that we want to have as a football team, because it's about a football team in all tree phases playing a certain style, and that's what I'm really after, from leading a group and connecting it. The teams that can do it in December and January, thats when it really matters., AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley responds to questions after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Denver. . Or the Chargers could be like my Bears that do a complete reboot every 3-4 years. We think sticking with Brandon Staley is an excellent idea. Justin Herbert was second in the league in completions (477) and passing yards (4,739) this season, but was slowed most of the first half of the season after suffering torn rib cartilage after taking a hit during a Week 2 game at Kansas City. The Chargers though stumbled down the stretch for the second straight season. February 28, 2023, 8:30 AM. That offensive scheme was atrocious. "But it's a part of sports and you got to get through them and I think that's what you've got to know as a competitor is that you got to get moving.". But he and the team are bumping their heads on a ceiling that seems too low for the talent involved. In . A key, Staley said, is remaining healthy. These things dont necessarily have to linger. "Right now, it's too early to tell. Thats HIS job to make sure the clock is running as long as he can control it. "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. 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. Offensively, it would help if the coach didnt play a fragile Williams and all his other starters in a meaningless last game of the season. 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. 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.". This team once fired Marty Schottenheimer after a 14-2 season. The NFL Network analyst broke down prospects and offered insight to what the Bolts could do with the 21st overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, The Chargers Offensive Coordinator held his first media availability Wednesday and shared his excitement on Justin Herbert and his vision for the Bolts offense, The Chargers on Monday agreed to terms with Moore, who is 34 years old but has plenty of recent success in the NFL, The Chargers General Manager recapped the 2022 season and looked ahead to the offseason on Thursday morning, The Chargers Head Coach covered a variety of topics over 40 minutes on Wednesday morning. 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. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Still, I think the case study of Fant is an interesting one. The only real similarity between these four is a bench press number of at least 20. What a shame Sean Payton + Justin Herbert = next gen Elite QB. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed the following 12 players to Reserve/Future free agent contracts. 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. 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. The same can not be said for some of his offensive staff. Carter II's journey from West Point to NFL, By firing Joe Lombardi, Chargers apparently will stay the course with Brandon Staley, Aaron Rodgers has concluded his darkness retreat, Lamar Jacksons camp leaks some information to Stephen A. Smith, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, Darkness retreat over, decision time arrives for Aaron Rodgers, Competition Committee begins to explore the quarterback push play, Report: Russell Wilson tried to get Pete Carroll, John Schneider fired before he was traded, Aaron Rodgers says hell make a decision soon enough, Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter for reckless driving, racing, Russell Wilson denies wanting to get Pete Carroll, John Schneider fired. Get an inside look into what makes Khalil Mack one of the greatest EDGE rushers in the NFL on the latest episode of All In Season 2, out now. ", Chargers will alter weekly practice plan ahead of Saturday night's Wild Card game in Jacksonville, "Our mind can't be in two places. His spot in the Ring of Honor was cemented the day he executed one. Ansley was the secondary coach on Brandon Staleys staff the past two seasons. As long as the Spanos family owns the team itll remain a poverty franchise making moves like this rather than upgrading the coaching position while Herbert is still on a rookie contract and they have any SB window. Both players and coaches need to find another gear, because on paper theres not much reason for them to not be competing better than they are. Seems like youd fire the DC after a defensive melt down like that. 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. 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. "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.". Head coach DeMeco Ryans has reached the top of the coaching ladder in the place where he began his playing career and now he says he has "hit the ground running," to transform the Texans into a legitimate threat in the AFC South. NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Hey, maybe they would, but NFL history certainly suggests the opposite is true. By JOE REEDY 3 minutes ago The Los Angeles Chargers have promoted Derrick Ansley to defensive coordinator. The Chargers will take on the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at 1:05pm at State Farm Stadium. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. The same can not be said for some of his offensive staff. We will ADD these to the All-Pro Injury List excuse and the Refs excuse. Chargers coach Brandon Staley tells me how he's getting past the difficult playoff loss to the Jaguars. ", "I think that performance is more indicative of the group that we have on offense. "Give me 30 seconds," Jason told Brandon. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Secure your 2022 Season Ticket Memberships today! One of the most progressive minds in football, Staley brought an aggressive approach to the Chargers in his first season. Going forward, Staley said Salyer's permanent position is still a bit up in the air. 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. The Chargers had a shot at Payton, but now it looks like theyll keep Staley instead. Jeff Miller is the Chargers beat writer for the Los Angeles Times. And there you have it! Powered by Southern California McDonald's. 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. The Los Angeles Chargers shook up their offensive coaching staff this week, firing coordinator Joe Lombardi and quarterbacks coach Shane Day. Sean peyton, Conspiracy theory: Lombardi worked a year for Sean Payton with the Saints. 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. Neither will the Chargers. They mean so much to you and you want to bring everybody back, but you know you can't do that. Third, while Herbert went cold at the worst time, the most crucial mistakes in the second half were elsewhere, with coaching and players alike. Given how good Herbert is, its almost hard for them to not make the playoffs. Players not inspired by his leadership in two place. But parting ways with Allen would mean having to replace a lot of production, which the Chargers could try to do with Joshua Palmer and presumably a 2023 draft pick. What a horribly run franchise. "Where his best position is? With the on-field portion of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine set to start on Thursday, were taking a look at the Chargers types. The Chargers dynamic quarterback is eligible for a second contract. The same can not be said for some of his offensive staff. Players though rallied to the defense of their coach after the loss to the Jaguars, saying Staley is still learning as a head coach. He previously served as the defensive coordinatorfor the Los Angeles Ramsin 2020 and also served as an assistant coach for the Denver Broncosand Chicago Bears. Staleys teams have drafted five wide receivers since he entered the NFL: Anthony Miller and Javon Wims in 2018, Juwann Winfree in 2019, Van Jefferson in 2020, and Josh Palmer in 2021. Dumb move to not fire Staley and get Payton, but Lombardi HAD to go! However, general manager Tom Telesco told reporters. As a former college quarterback evolved into an NFL defensive coordinator, Brandon has been touted for his ability to see football from both sides. Do the Chargers believe that Saturday nights loss will, or wont, linger? With additional stints with Denver in 2019 and the Rams in 2020, we have six drafts worth of intel when it comes to Staley. Denvers 2019 first rounder could be a blueprint of sorts for a potential Chargers first round pick at the position in April. Also out is quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator Shane Day. Staley is looking more and more like a fraud on the sidelines with every passing game. 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. We think sticking with Brandon Staley is an excellent idea. The last thing the Spanos family wants is dead money for a fired coach. If you think youve got the better team, you shouldnt be introducing that kind of variance at all. This shows us that, in the most important moments, Staley is actively hurting the team with his conservative decision making. offensively it would probably help if Williams and Allen could stay healthy. From the other three AFC West teams, we approve this move. Really bad move. After watching Brandon Staley get outclassed during a playoff collapse, the Chargers leadership must decide whether it can afford to keep him. Staley is expected to remain the defensive play-caller though. The Chiefs probably stomp the Jags pretty good, but hey, at least thats something I havent seen 4 times already over the last two years. The Bolts will have continuity with Ansley in his new role, and with Tommy Donatell, too. Luckily, there are several ways the Bolts can free up salary-cap space as they can free up as much as $36 million. On the defensive side, Staley provided an update on cornerback J.C. Jackson, who suffered a torn patella tendon in Week 7. I lost respect for Staley when he carried water for Derwin Jamess incredibly dangerous full-speed helmet-to-helmet hit on Ashton Dulin. 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. Unless Spanos doesnt want a ring, then carry on sir. He had several chances to make a play and put Jacksonville away and didn`t make them. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Gone are offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and passing game coordinator. Herbert, who will be going into his fourth season in 2023, will have his third offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in the NFL. "Yeah, I think you're looking for leadership, number one," Staley said when asked what he's looking for in his upcoming hires. Jeff Miller. As soon as they cut ties with him, Jim Bob Cooter somehow turned the offense around IMMEDIATELY, and the team finished 6-2. Its their classic strategy for sustainable failure over the decades. See who wins the matchup between the two Chargers rookies. Staley has proven to be another dud whom Telesco and their front office would grow in to the position but by doing so you had an injured front line player not be able to play in the gift of all gifts playoff games. It is the second time Lombardi has not made it to a third season as an offensive coordinator. Now, Staley will have to find the right replacements in order to help his team take another step toward future success. A wingspan of about 80 inches also seems to be a necessity. Top Shots 2022: Best Locker Room Celebrations. Would that expense potentially have to untold profits? ", 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. The Chargers unrestricted free agents include: Drue Tranquill, Trey Pipkins III, Nasir Adderley, Kyle Van Noy, Bryce Callahan, Morgan Fox and DeAndre Carter. 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. 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. Hes a fresh head coach in this league. I would take Lombardi as the GM of the Packers in a heartbeat at least he would not TRADE UP for a QB that never plays haaaaaaa. They also only scored one touchdown in the third quarter in the final 13 games. The Chargers will have to free up just over $24 million to pay its draft class and that is just the start. We start with head coach Brandon Staley, whose NFL career dates back to 2017 as the Bears outside linebackers coach. First off, Shanahan got more grief and blame for that than did Ryan. Although he does not have a decision yet, he recognizes the benefit of giving the team an answer in the near future. NFL Network's Jason McCourty and his twin brother New England Patriots . 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. They fired the wrong guy and the QB aint all that. They literally cant afford to fire him and replace him with another cheap first time HC from the coordinator pool. With the Carson Wentz era over in Washington, Commanders GM Martin Mayhew says while Sam Howell will have an opportunity to be QB1, the team, Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy feels reinvigorated after taking over play-calling duties, calling it "the most fun I've had since I've been in Dallas.". offensively it would probably help if Williams and Allen could stay healthy. The narrative will be predictable. The same cannot be said for some of his offensive staff. "You have to take full ownership for what happened and I hate the way that happened," Staley said. What a joke. How do you run the ball 5 times in the second half with a 20 + point lead!?! The Chargers visit the 49ers for a primetime battle on Sunday Night Football. Any deal for Herbert likely would come in somewhere around $50 million in annual average, with perhaps $200 million or so in total guarantees. So I wasnt surprised at all to see it happen. There are no 62, 200 lbs corners with 33 inch arms in his history like youd expect from a team like Seattle, for example. He spent two seasons leading the University of Tennessees defense (2019-20) before joining the Chargers. Telesco, who said before the start of the season that the true measuring stick of a GM is wins and losses, has an 81-86 record. There is a new free agent with ties to Brandon Staley now on the market that could be this year's version of Callahan and Fox. [2][3] Playing career[edit] Teams should be clamoring for Shane Day to be their QB Coach. They actually overachieved this year in my opinion, defense pretty good though. Also, that total meltdown against Jax should have been the nail in his coffin. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. From there, Los Angeles went into a shell offensively, mustering just three more points in the remainder of the game while watching its defense crumble against Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars. "That's something that Kellen understands, as much as it's about Justin, which it certainly is, it's also about your O-line. He is a total dud without Peyton guiding him. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. "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. Heres the other thing to consider. Thats why they stick in memory. Hes a lousy head coach. Don`t get me wrong. Stop hiring this guy as an OC. But this season, the Chargers struggled running the ball and establishing consistency on offense as injuries made things more difficult. The Chargers will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday at 5:15pm at TIAA Bank Stadium for the AFC Wild Card Game. Powered by Southern California McDonald's. Take a look back at photos of the Chargers celebrating in the locker room following wins during the 2022 season. Staley has actually only seen three corners drafted, all three coming in the past two seasons as part of the Chargers. 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. "I. Panthers head coach Frank Reich came away impressed after a meeting with free-agent quarterback Derek Carr on Tuesday, but he said the team is still evaluating both veteran and rookie QB options. 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