With additional stints with Denver in 2019 and the Rams in 2020, we have six drafts worth of intel when it comes to Staley. COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Brandon Staley will be back for a third season as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach. If the WWE called you to perform at Wrestlemania would you go? He's heard plenty of them already, even if he isn't taking them seriously. Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta updated reporters on Wednesday on where things stand with the star QB. We all know how good Justin is outside the pocket. That is when the memorable football happens. 5 seed. 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. LA is going to be a pro football wasteland for a few years, because the Rams are going to suck for awhile, too. The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is off and running, as Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley chatted with local media members Tuesday afternoon. But I think all those guys played well enough where they will have a market. Last season, the Chargers dropped three of their final four games to miss out on the postseason. It is the second time Lombardi has not made it to a third season as an offensive coordinator. Would that expense potentially have to untold profits? I would`ve probably cleaned house myself but i still wonder how none of the Chargers failures are ever Herbert`s fault? When Brandon Staley was hired as the Chargers' head coach in 2021, he knew there would be questions about how he planned to elevate quarterback Justin Herbert, especially . Yes. But man that is the head coaches job to make in game changes. You must be logged in to leave a comment. So I wasnt surprised at all to see it happen. But dont worry, Staley will make sure they dont move forward in the playoffs. But he and the team are bumping their heads on a ceiling that seems too low for the talent involved. 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. That's not an enviable position to be in during a make-or-break year. I really felt we needed to get deeper on the lines of scrimmage and I felt like we did that. "Leadership No. "My first defensive coordinator game was against him when I was with the Rams and he was with Dallas. Uncle Ardy from Pirnia Law Group shows off his Chargers buses that can be seen around SoFi Stadium on gameday. "That's certainly a weapon we need to take advantage of," Staley said. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. No one is going to want to watch them. Staley is expected to remain the defensive play-caller though. Denvers 2019 first rounder could be a blueprint of sorts for a potential Chargers first round pick at the position in April. Time to sell Dean. We think sticking with Brandon Staley is an excellent idea. 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. Now, this isnt to say that Staley and the Chargers will explicitly avoid any receivers that run 4.4 or faster, especially given the state of the offense heading into 2023. "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.". This would have been a perfect team for Payton. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news, Kellen Moore was hired as offensive coordinator. And so, I think we were a much more complete football team now.". The defense was horrible last year and nothing changed. Ansley was the secondary coach on Brandon Staleys staff the past two seasons. He was run out of Detroit after 1 1/2 seasons as OC. Now what? Joke of a franchise. The team is going to need to free up even more money to re-sign any expiring free agents. The Chargers will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday at 5:15pm at TIAA Bank Stadium for the AFC Wild Card Game. For whatever reason, he continues to be smarter than everyone else and doing the wrong thing when it matters most and his decisions keep not working or as he says just didnt work out.. I didnt know a O.C. 11 of the players finished the 2022 season on the team's practice squad. 1 passing offense and a top-five unit in points and total yards in the league. The Chargers were ranked eighth against the pass last season as they made the playoffs for the first time since 2018. When asked about his team's success with the play, GM Howie Roseman said, "All I know is everything we're doing is legal and works.". Staley remained steadfast Wednesday that, despite speculation otherwise, he never worried about his job security. 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. In the 35-32 overtime loss at Las Vegas in Week 18, Staley called a late timeout when the Raiders were content to play for a tie, which would have put the Chargers in the playoffs. 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. Powered by Southern California McDonald's. NFL Network's Jason McCourty and his twin brother New England Patriots . We think sticking with Brandon Staley is an excellent idea. Going forward, Staley said Salyer's permanent position is still a bit up in the air. Enjoy mediocrity . The Chargers are like the LA Clippers. "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.". Notably, we already have arm length measurements for players that attended either the Shrine or Senior Bowls earlier in the month. Zach Taylor went to Super Bowl in year 3. It is debatable if he feels imposter syndrome or not, but that inexcusable loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bad call that side of the ball was not the problem really. January 17, 2023 at 1:38 pm. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news, Chargers fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-30. A key, Staley said, is remaining healthy. 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. Hey, maybe they would, but NFL history certainly suggests the opposite is true. Jan 17, 2023. Do they go all in to alter the status quo, or do they keep treading water? There are no 62, 200 lbs corners with 33 inch arms in his history like youd expect from a team like Seattle, for example. Combine that with all of the games missed by Keenon Allen and Mike Williams and it is understandable why some games were lost. Donatell is now the Passing Game Coordinator/secondary coach after being Ansley's assistant for the past two seasons. He has single handed made three or four of the dumbest coaches decisions I have ever seen in the past few years. and 2) The should have fired Staley last year. Staley describes how to move past Wild Card loss. Los Angeles was up 27-0 late in the second quarter before the Jaguars rallied. Where he [starts] remains to be seen based on free agency and the draft.". good thing they have no fans anymore who care, Ponto60 says: Staley said that getting Herbert on the move is among the top priorities for the offense going forward. Its on you Chargers to sort this out and try to keep a fan base. 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. 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. He's proven that. And there you have it! Criticism about Lombardis play-calling increased throughout the season. The Chargers on Monday announced they elevated Derrick Ansley to defensive coordinator after he spent the past two seasons as the secondary coach. Im struggling to come up with any way hes an improvement on Anthony Lynn. Staley wont complete the 23 season, this playoff loss will haunt the franchise until he is fired. could lose a 27 point lead, always thought that was the Head Coach and D.C.s job not to lose the lead, lowlyfinfan88 says: Register now! These things dont necessarily have to linger. Not sure how an OC can be to blame for a QB who was missing open targets repeatedly. They should sell franchise to someone who has the cash to build a stadium in San Diego. He was fired in Detroit midway through his second year in 2015. 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. 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. Click here to learn more. 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. 5 Takeaways: Staley on New Coordinators, 2023 Goals and Salyer's Future. Further, I was relieved, because the last thing I want to do next week is watch the Chargers blow another fourth quarter lead against the Chiefs, which thankfully, I now no longer have to do. The Chargers' collapse on Super Wild Card Weekend forced coach Brandon Staley to make changes to his offensive staff. They believe that a reset to 0-0 will lead to different results. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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. I think that's the tough part of the NFL. Heading into the 2022 season, Brandon Staley's seat did seem to be a bit warm. He led the team to a 9-8 finish last year and it missed the postseason. Another money saving decision by the cheapest owners in the league. "I know if our team gets to play together, I know what that level is. If you think youve got the better team, you shouldnt be introducing that kind of variance at all. (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 . Play conservative, if you have the better team, in the long run, youll win by not taking chances. The Chargers had a shot at Payton, but now it looks like theyll keep Staley instead. 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. The team also elevated kicker Taylor Bertolet from the practice squad for Sunday's game. 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. I think that there's certainly an advantage to be in the No. In . New excuse 1) Herbert is on his X th OC in Y years! Gone are offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Shane Day, leaving vacancies Staley must fill in the weeks ahead. From the other three AFC West teams, we approve this move. "We're very fortunate that we drafted him, a great draft story for us," Staley added. Staley has actually only seen three corners drafted, all three coming in the past two seasons as part of the Chargers. If you know the Chargers you know this was the most likely course of action. 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). Plus, the Chargers may have ideas of moving him to cornerback. "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. "And I think we made improvements each season towards heading where I think we can ultimately go as a football team, and again these aren't easy decisions but I think you're not trying to stay at a certain place, you're always trying to take your game to another level, and that's what it's about, creating that optimal level that I know our team can get to offensively. Yeah they still ran an uptempo offense with a huge point advantage and didnt run enough. 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. 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. ownership is insane to continue down the same road next year (and we all know the def of insanity). this ownership does not know how to win In the latest episode of ALL IN: Season 2 we take a look at the driving force behind the Chargers offense, quarterback Justin Herbert. Compared to 2022, the Chargers have more starting spots accounted for but will need to find a couple of them in the draft. Allen turns 31 in April and is coming off a season in which he missed seven games because of a hamstring injury. 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. The collapse against the Jags was the DEFENSE, not the offense. "The flexibility that he has playing college tackle and his ability to move inside gives us a lot of flexibility. There is no bigger topic than a possible extension for Herbert. They keep Staley..they stay mired in mediocrityLombardi nothing but a scapegoat..Staley calls the defense He blew a 27 pt lead.. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. I havent seen a lot of Chargers games, but Ive seen enough to know that Staley has been a disaster. Herbert is mediocre under Staley, replace him with Payton while the Rams are in their 3 year decline and San Diegos team will rule LA for a decade. Payton was never really happening, neither was Harbough or any other big name coach. Staley offered his first comments on the hire Tuesday, noting that the chance to add a 34-year-old coordinator with four years of play-calling experience was too good to pass up. legionofzoom says: February 28, 2023, 8:30 AM. The strained rib cartilage never had a chance to heal. 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. 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. January 17, 2023 at 12:44 pm 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. The 2016 Falcons, who blew a 28-3 lead in Super Bowl LI, are still trying to chart a new course. Allen missed seven of the first nine games because of a hamstring injury. The Chargers will take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday at 1:25pm at Empowerfield at Mile High. Brandon Staley's decisions have come under fire, but the coach is committed to dealing with the blowback. On the eighth episode of ALL IN Season 2, go all-access on the Chargers young quarterback, Justin Herbert, and learn how his competitive drive has translated to clutch, highlight-worthy plays his whole career, including the Bolts recent win over the Dolphins on Sunday Night Football. 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. "It is always fun playing in January, and hopefully in February. Not surprised. Staley gushed over his new coordinators Kellen Moore and Derri In 2023, a first-round exit simply won't be acceptable. The only real similarity between these four is a . Other notable players who are slated to be free agents include Kyle Van Noy and Nasir Adderley. Staley is expected to remain the defensive play-caller though. But Chargers will be Chargers. January 17, 2023 at 11:13 am Hopefully we'll be able to take more advantage of that.". Firing Staley and getting a better HC gives them a better shot at winning a SB with this roster. You are way in over your head! 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. That said, Lombardi was a train wreck when he was originally hired/fired by the Lions and he hasnt gotten any better. 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. Pete Carmichael packing. He too is familiar with Johnson and can bridge that gap. "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. 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