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. The Chargers will take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9 at Mercedes Benz Stadium. But wasnt that the only way this team could have a Lombardi? And half measures dont work, more than half the time. Given all the injuries to the team this season, Staley was . 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. Owner Dean Spanos is also expected to retain Tom Telesco as general manager. "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. Staley did say Jackson is rehabilitating at the team's facility in Costa Mesa. But theres a bigger business consideration for ownership to ponder. 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. With additional stints with Denver in 2019 and the Rams in 2020, we have six drafts worth of intel when it comes to Staley. Atlanta never recovered from their Super Bowl collapse. Denvers 2019 first rounder could be a blueprint of sorts for a potential Chargers first round pick at the position in April. Theres a lot of is who think they should have stayed in San Diego. (Photo courtesy of Oscar Rodriguez Jr.) He previously spent 20 years as a sports columnist for the Orange County Register and, before that, the Miami Herald. Other notable players who are slated to be free agents include Kyle Van Noy and Nasir Adderley. 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. He's proven that. Defense lot this game plain and simple. "I am aware of the speculation because I have to be briefed of it to be prepared for guys like you," Staley said to reporters on Wednesday during his season-ending press conference. History tells us that it will. 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. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. "Whether he did it as a college quarterback at Boise [State], myself being a college quarterback, I just always admired how he played there. Staley wont complete the 23 season, this playoff loss will haunt the franchise until he is fired. 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. 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 collapse against the Jags was the DEFENSE, not the offense. Its worth pointing out how badly Staley misuses analytics. 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. What a shame Sean Payton + Justin Herbert = next gen Elite QB. Register now! Dont hold your breath for a course correction now. High school career [ edit] But the pattern of slower receivers with average testing numbers and some other, less quantifiable standout trait has followed Staley at every stop. [2][3] Playing career[edit] Bad move by the Chargers to keep Staley. Thats not out of anger or spite. this ownership does not know how to win "We're very fortunate that we drafted him, a great draft story for us," Staley added. Defense lot this game plain and simple. 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. "Leadership No. It doesnt evaporate quickly. 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. I don't think we know yet," Staley added. "It's a significant injury so I'm not sure how he's going to respond because he's never had an injury like this," Staley added. The Cleveland Browns are set to release safety John Johnson at the. 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. Neither will the Chargers. This was just smoke and mirrors to hide the real problem on this team. In . Chargers coach Brandon Staley walks off the field after a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 26. Staley's aggression did not carry over into 2022. 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. Everybody has a type. 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. Candidates must be extremely proficient at picking up 4th downs. Hes a fresh head coach in this league. Notably, we already have arm length measurements for players that attended either the Shrine or Senior Bowls earlier in the month. Lombardi and the offensive staff also were unable to respond to halftime adjustments. 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.". 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. The Chargers have chosen a half-measure. 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. After watching Brandon Staley get outclassed during a playoff collapse, the Chargers leadership must decide whether it can afford to keep him. He was run out of Detroit after 1 1/2 seasons as OC. Gone are offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Shane Day, leaving vacancies Staley must fill in the weeks ahead. He's heard plenty of them already, even if he isn't taking them seriously. We will ADD these to the All-Pro Injury List excuse and the Refs excuse. We're doing everything we can to just be our best. Although he does not have a decision yet, he recognizes the benefit of giving the team an answer in the near future. Not many out there to my knowledge, which is why Payton IS the answer to a Super Bowl. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! This shows us that, in the most important moments, Staley is actively hurting the team with his conservative decision making. It`s not all about decisions and play calls, execution is the most important thing and he deserves some blame for not executing when needed most. 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. "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.". Take a look back at photos of the Chargers celebrating in the locker room following wins during the 2022 season. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. If that's what ownership has decided, that's ownership's business. In 2023, a first-round exit simply won't be acceptable. They believe that a reset to 0-0 will lead to different results. Staley touched on the way the Bolts season ended with a playoff loss in Jacksonville. and 2) The should have fired Staley last year. LOS ANGELES Chargers coach Brandon Staley will be on the national stage Monday night for the first time when Los Angeles hosts the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chargers have yet to win a division title during Telescos 10 seasons as general manager and have only been to the playoffs three times in his tenure. COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Brandon Staley will be back for a third season as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach. Maybe Staley thought Lombardi was undermining him to Dean Spanos, and said its either him or me. I'm very excited about where we're at because I think that's truly the approach we need to take in the offseason.". How much better would he already be if he wasnnt having to learn an entirely new offense basically every year? Johnson is someone who thrived in Brandon Staley's defense and could slot into that free safety spot with ease. Would that expense potentially have to untold profits? 182. How. They actually overachieved this year in my opinion, defense pretty good though. Here are five takeaways from Staley's media availability: The Bolts will have a new offensive coordinator in 2023, as Kellen Moore is now in charge of the offense going forward. There's bound to be plenty of interest in Johnson, especially from Brandon Staley - who coached him in 2020 with the Rams. The Chargers had a shot at Payton, but now it looks like theyll keep Staley instead. Episode 8 of All IN is out now. That team has a lot of really good players, and a strong head coach could get a lot more out of the team than Staley has managed to do. Stop hiring this guy as an OC. You have a trash owner, you get a trash product. READ MORE. Even when they are winning more than the Lakers, playing in playoff games, theyre not the Lakers. 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. lutie1992 says: Powered by Southern California McDonald's. The Oline is a lot more talented than what the rushing numbers indicate. 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. You are way in over your head! 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. The same cannot be said for some of his offensive staff. "I think the way that we finished the season, the way we finished down the stretch, shows you all the things that we're excited about moving forward. 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. COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Brandon Staley will be back for a third season as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach. The same can not be said for some of his offensive staff. The Chargers fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator Shane Day on Tuesday, but head coach Brandon Staley remains on the job after the team blew a . However, general manager Tom Telesco told reporters. The Bolts couldn't hold a double-digit halftime lead as they saw their season come to an end in Jacksonville. Herbert's pass fell incomplete. 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. They want to try it again with the apparatus in place. Players though rallied to the defense of their coach after the loss to the Jaguars, saying Staley is still learning as a head coach. "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.". 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. The Spanos have been horrible owners for years, I feel for Chargers fans. Kellen Moore was hired as offensive coordinator on Jan. 30 after Joe Lombardi was fired at the end of the season. Last season, the Chargers dropped three of their final four games to miss out on the postseason. You must be logged in to leave a comment. 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. The former Hawkeye ran a 4.50 40 yard dash, jumped 39.5 inches in the vertical and 10 feet, 7 inches in the broad, ran a 6.81 3 cone and 4.22 shuttle, and bench pressed 225 pounds 20 times. A year from now, we'll know the results of Staley's mass changes on the coaching staff and whether or not they were for the . I lost respect for Staley when he carried water for Derwin Jamess incredibly dangerous full-speed helmet-to-helmet hit on Ashton Dulin. "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. "I'm really excited for DA and this opportunity. The Bolts will take on the Miami Dolphins for prime time clash on Sunday Night Football. Enjoy mediocrity . I really felt we needed to get deeper on the lines of scrimmage and I felt like we did that. I think that there's certainly an advantage to be in the No. It is the first time since 2012 the Chargers will have new coordinators under a returning head coach. 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 crushing loss was a product of what Staley believes was a subpar offensive approach. Time to sell Dean. He was fired in Detroit midway through his second year in 2015. "I'm not sure how he's going to respond because he's never . 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. The Bolts will have continuity with Ansley in his new role, and with Tommy Donatell, too. Given how good Herbert is, its almost hard for them to not make the playoffs. Hey, maybe they would, but NFL history certainly suggests the opposite is true. 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. 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. Uncle Ardy from Pirnia Law Group shows off his Chargers buses that can be seen around SoFi Stadium on gameday. 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. That was their Identity. good thing they have no fans anymore who care, Ponto60 says: "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.". "I want our team to get to play together because our team didn't get to play together this year," Staley said. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft; Herbert was taken five spots later. 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. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> free up money just to become cap compliant, Chargers will have to free up just over $24 million. "Yeah, I think you're looking for leadership, number one," Staley said when asked what he's looking for in his upcoming hires. Going forward, Staley said Salyer's permanent position is still a bit up in the air. Which doesnt necessarily make him a great DC. "But I was really proud of the season we had, especially with all the challenges we were having throughout, I felt like the way we finished the season said a lot about the guys we had in the locker room.". Staley went into the playoffs under fire after Williams suffered a season-ending back injury in the meaningless regular-season finale at Denver. The team is going to need to free up even more money to re-sign any expiring free agents. Ansley does have experience as a defensive coordinator. Id keep an eye on the way players like Isaiah Foskey, Derick Hall, and Will McDonald jump this week. I think that's the tough part of the NFL. The defense was horrible last year and nothing changed. . (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 . Even a High School Coach knows you run the ball and eat the clock with a lead that big! The narrative will be predictable. They dont like change. January 17, 2023 at 2:21 pm Incredibly dirty move and Staley just blew it off. Really bad move. Joe Lombardi is a nepo baby. NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. 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. See who wins the matchup between these two LA Chargers defensive ends. That said, Lombardi was a train wreck when he was originally hired/fired by the Lions and he hasnt gotten any better. Don Shula, Chuck Noll, Jimmy Johnson, and Tom Landry were all defensive-minded coaches. They fired the wrong guy and the QB aint all that. If the WWE called you to perform at Wrestlemania would you go? 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. Allen missed seven of the first nine games because of a hamstring injury. But this season, the Chargers struggled running the ball and establishing consistency on offense as injuries made things more difficult. With the on-field portion of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine set to start on Thursday, were taking a look at the Chargers types. Yes. Zach Taylor went to Super Bowl in year 3. And there you have it! period. 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. _____________________________. A day after losing in nightmarish fashion to the Jaguars in the playoffs, Chargers players were adamant in their support of coach Brandon Staley. He screwed his team by constantly going on 4th down. 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. As a former college quarterback evolved into an NFL defensive coordinator, Brandon has been touted for his ability to see football from both sides. Powered by Southern California McDonald's. Third, while Herbert went cold at the worst time, the most crucial mistakes in the second half were elsewhere, with coaching and players alike. Nearly 150 local Girl Scouts came together for a day of flag football skills and fundamentals on the Bolts' training camp fields at Jack Hammett Sports Complex. Joseph Andrew Staley [1] (born August 30, 1984) is an American former football offensive tackle who played his entire career for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). 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.". Teams should be clamoring for Shane Day to be their QB Coach. And certainly dont go the failure Steeler way and just promote the guy behind the guy who just left! Chargers coach Brandon Staley tells me how he's getting past the difficult playoff loss to the Jaguars. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. "You don't want to be in denial of what happened," Staley said of the . The same cannot be said for some of his offensive staff. The Chargers though stumbled down the stretch for the second straight season. He has single handed made three or four of the dumbest coaches decisions I have ever seen in the past few years. A strong finish was ruined by a stunning exit. So I wasnt surprised at all to see it happen. "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. Now that we are almost to full strength, we have to make the improvements to be playing our best at the end. 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. 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. Good but not good enough. Staley said he views the 41-year-old as a rising star in the coaching world. Somebody needs to explain the difference between frugal and cheap to Spanos. Herbert will now be on his 3rd offensive coordinator in 4 years in the NFL. The Chargers were ranked eighth against the pass last season as they made the playoffs for the first time since 2018. Herberts talent is off the charts. Kicker Dustin Hopkins also is a cut candidate, particularly with the emergence of Cameron Dicker during his rookie season. The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is off and running, as Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley chatted with local media members Tuesday afternoon. The Chargers visit the 49ers for a primetime battle on Sunday Night Football. Staley is awful. How Staley Used Car Salesmanned his way out of danger and tossing the blame to Lombardi is beyond me. Day 2 of the Chargers offseason brought nothing definitive on the status of coach Brandon Staley, further strengthening the notion he will be retained. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Staley said in addressing the team following the loss, he took full ownership for letting the game unravel the way it did. The Chargers will take on the Indianapolis Colts on Monday at 5:15pm at Lucas Oil Stadium. One of the most progressive minds in football, Staley brought an aggressive approach to the Chargers in his first season. 11 of the players finished the 2022 season on the team's practice squad. Top Shots 2022: Best Locker Room Celebrations. Criticism about Lombardis play-calling increased throughout the season. How does that work? "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. The team on Tuesday. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. You know, the kind where he literally cost the Chargers the game. He takes over for Renaldo Hill, who left to join Miamis staff as pass-game coordinator. "He's going to be a starter for us somewhere, I know that. The Chargers will take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at 1:25pm at State Farm Stadium. 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. Also, that total meltdown against Jax should have been the nail in his coffin. Of those seven, only 2021 fifth round pick Brenden Jaimes has arms shorter than 33.5 inches. But dont worry, Staley will make sure they dont move forward in the playoffs. "Right now, it's too early to tell. Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley shares his expectations for new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and more. But Chargers will be Chargers. The Chargers will take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday at 1:25pm at Empowerfield at Mile High. Pete Carmichael packing. this proves it legionofzoom says: 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. "Time will tell but he's working hard.". I didnt know a O.C. As a patriots fan, I have no dog in this fight. "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. 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. You cant fire the owner and that is why the Chargers will always lose as long as the Spanos own the team. I would`ve probably cleaned house myself but i still wonder how none of the Chargers failures are ever Herbert`s fault? Brandon John Staley[1](born December 10, 1982) is an American footballcoach who is the head coachfor the Los Angeles Chargersof the National Football League(NFL). Jan 17, 2023. Chargers ownership just told their players that they are too cheap to care about winning. On the sixth episode of ALL IN Season 2, go all-access on the LA Chargers' gritty 2022 season as they power through a slew of injuries to a 5-3 record and the mentality Head Coach Brandon Staley has instilled in his team. He had several chances to make a play and put Jacksonville away and didn`t make them. Thats HIS job to make sure the clock is running as long as he can control it. Payton was never really happening, neither was Harbough or any other big name coach. 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. What a joke. A key, Staley said, is remaining healthy. #window. 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. I wouldnt count on that. 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. Players not inspired by his leadership in two place. The Chargers unrestricted free agents include: Drue Tranquill, Trey Pipkins III, Nasir Adderley, Kyle Van Noy, Bryce Callahan, Morgan Fox and DeAndre Carter. If there is any kind of bidding war for him then the Chargers obviously have to be out. offensively it would probably help if Williams and Allen could stay healthy. But for those collapses/gaffes, those teams would have won the SB. 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). Not sure how an OC can be to blame for a QB who was missing open targets repeatedly. 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