"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. Now that we are almost to full strength, we have to make the improvements to be playing our best at the end. 11 of the players finished the 2022 season on the team's practice squad. He's heard plenty of them already, even if he isn't taking them seriously. "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. 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. I think that there's certainly an advantage to be in the No. Not a member? Hopefully we'll be able to take more advantage of that.". 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. January 17, 2023 at 2:21 pm 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. January 17, 2023 at 12:44 pm New excuse 1) Herbert is on his X th OC in Y years! He is the one that should be shown the door. Take a look back at photos of the Chargers celebrating in the locker room following wins during the 2022 season. A Burrow extension would clearly define the parameters of a Herbert extension, meaning the Chargers quarterback and his representatives might be willing to wait. He spent two seasons leading the University of Tennessees defense (2019-20) before joining the Chargers. Staley remained steadfast Wednesday that, despite speculation otherwise, he never worried about his job security. The stench starts with Spanos. Play conservative, if you have the better team, in the long run, youll win by not taking chances. Combine that with all of the games missed by Keenon Allen and Mike Williams and it is understandable why some games were lost. Staley also had questions to answer after his team blew a 27-0 lead in Jacksonville, losing to the upstart Jaguars, 31-30. We think the New Patriots (Chiefs) getting screwed out of a home game for the AFC title, is also an excellent idea. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news, Kellen Moore was hired as offensive coordinator. Candidates must be extremely proficient at picking up 4th downs. And while teams rarely bring back every prospective free agent, Staley acknowledged the play and efforts of that group. Staley went into the playoffs under fire after Williams suffered a season-ending back injury in the meaningless regular-season finale at Denver. It makes sense to make changes to the offensive approach. Heres the other thing to consider. Staley touched on the way the Bolts season ended with a playoff loss in Jacksonville. A day after losing in nightmarish fashion to the Jaguars in the playoffs, Chargers players were adamant in their support of coach Brandon Staley. Wow also says they gave up on Sean Payton. Losers. Staley has been head coach of the Chargers since the 2021 season. The narrative will be predictable. Telesco and Staley should both be gone and all efforts put in to getting Payton. 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. 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. Right away, this tells you that Staley values movement skills over physicality in his draft philosophy at the position. Now, Staley will have to find the right replacements in order to help his team take another step toward future success. Powered by Southern California McDonald's. That's not how competition works. It doesnt evaporate quickly. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed wide receiver Keelan Doss to the active roster from the team's practice squad and placed tight end Donald Parham Jr., on Reserve/Injured. Bad call that side of the ball was not the problem really. The Chargers have chosen a half-measure. 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'. Thats not out of anger or spite. Joe Lombardi is a nepo baby. The Chargers dynamic quarterback is eligible for a second contract. No wonder why they only have 28 fans. 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. 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. 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. I didnt know a O.C. Better go find a great offensive mind. 5 Takeaways: Staley on New Coordinators, 2023 Goals and Salyer's Future. Chargers coach Brandon Staley walks off the field after a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 26. Herbert fought through injuries. 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. ", "Our approach is definitely going to get shot to win this ballgame and play as well as we can play heading into the playoffs. The Bolts have just created 2 more EXCUSES for 2023 (as if they need any more)! It doesnt happen overnight.. ", "I think that performance is more indicative of the group that we have on offense. Gilman shined in his chances but does not have positional flexibility while Woods could not even see the field last season and is impossible to trust. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. which offensive coordinator Joe . This is literally Herberts first-ever playoff appearance. How does that work? Don`t get me wrong. Hiring Moore as OC. But for those collapses/gaffes, those teams would have won the SB. The Bolts will take on the Miami Dolphins for prime time clash on Sunday Night Football. This website is managed on a digital platform of the National Football League. I wouldnt count on that. 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: Don Shula, Chuck Noll, Jimmy Johnson, and Tom Landry were all defensive-minded coaches. Quite possibly. 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Chargers ownership just told their players that they are too cheap to care about winning. "I'm really excited for DA and this opportunity. Second, Ryan was a seasoned veteran by that point who had been to the playoffs 5 separate seasons and played in 7 playoff games to that point. "Yeah, I think you're looking for leadership, number one," Staley said when asked what he's looking for in his upcoming hires. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 118. 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. Bad move by the Chargers to keep Staley. "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 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. Brandon Staley will be back for a third season as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach. this ownership does not know how to win Third, while Herbert went cold at the worst time, the most crucial mistakes in the second half were elsewhere, with coaching and players alike. 2 Related. Players not inspired by his leadership in two place. There truly are some things that are absolute constants in this universe. Powered by Southern California McDonald's. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. But theres a bigger business consideration for ownership to ponder. Players play and coaches need to coach and not be friends or buddies of the players. kjdoyle58 says: "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. Again the offense, didnt lose the lead, its not like Herbert came out and throw 5 pick 6s in the second half. "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 think we need to just keep building. _____________________________. Players though rallied to the defense of their coach after the loss to the Jaguars, saying Staley is still learning as a head coach. This is horrible news for those people who think that the single most important thing the Chargers can accomplish is one-upping the Rams in LA. Jes Staley, 66, resigned as chief executive of UK bank Barclays in November 2021 after the bank said it was 'disappointed' with the outcome of a report into his links to the convicted sex offender. Plus, the Chargers may have ideas of moving him to cornerback. 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. There also have been mounting questions about the future of offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, who finished his second season with the team. Ansley was the secondary coach on Brandon Staleys staff the past two seasons. "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. You have a trash owner, you get a trash product. We think sticking with Brandon Staley is an excellent idea. If thats what ownership has decided, thats ownerships business. Of those four, none ran faster than 4.5 seconds in the 40 yard dash, but all ran the three cone drill in 7 seconds or less. Would it have been expensive to buy out Staley and go all in for someone like Sean Payton? 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. (Photo courtesy of Oscar Rodriguez Jr.) I think theyre getting rid of the wrong guy! Brandon Staley will be back for a third season as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach. That was their Identity. "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. Staley is not the only coach that Johnson has ties to on this Chargers staff, either. The Chargers were ranked eighth against the pass last season as they made the playoffs for the first time since 2018. 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. I realize Herbert is a darling of the media but come on, the guy choked too, just like Matt Ryan. On the latest edition of Let's Play, Breiden Fehoko & Christian Covington go head-to-head for a game of NHL 22. Herbert, who will be going into his fourth season in 2023, will have his third offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in the NFL. They also only scored one touchdown in the third quarter in the final 13 games. Powered by Southern California McDonald's. The Chargers fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-30 in Saturdays AFC wild-card round game after blowing the third-largest lead in postseason history. Dumb move to not fire Staley and get Payton, but Lombardi HAD to go! Given how good Herbert is, its almost hard for them to not make the playoffs. I'm very excited about where we're at because I think that's truly the approach we need to take in the offseason.". 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. Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley shares his expectations for new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and more. It will be interesting to see what Johnson's market looks like. He's proven that. "I have a very difficult time envisioning him not being a starting lineman for us somewhere," Staley said. "I thought a lot of it was investment in personnel, punter, kicker, deep snapper, returner, I thought you saw the investment pay off this year. Cheapest owner in football. They ought to be firing defensive guru Staley. 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). Or the Chargers could be like my Bears that do a complete reboot every 3-4 years. You must be logged in to leave a comment. The Chargers will have to free up just over $24 million to pay its draft class and that is just the start. The Chargers will take on the Kansas City Chiefs for Sunday Night Football in Week 11 at SoFi Stadium. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. On the defensive side, Staley provided an update on cornerback J.C. Jackson, who suffered a torn patella tendon in Week 7. Criticism about Lombardis play-calling increased throughout the season. Do they go all in to alter the status quo, or do they keep treading water? 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. Four days after his team blew the third-largest lead in postseason history, Brandon Staley remains head coach of the Chargers. All rights reserved. In addition, Los Angeles activated kicker Cameron Dicker and cornerback Kemon Hall from the practice squad for Sunday's game. Let me help you my friend: Of those seven, only 2021 fifth round pick Brenden Jaimes has arms shorter than 33.5 inches. 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. While it can be difficult to get past a loss like this, Brandon Staley has revealed how he has dealt with the situation. Hes a fresh head coach in this league. 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. Ansley was the secondary coach on Brandon Staleys staff the past two seasons. 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. He routinely makes some of the best-looking throws of anyone in the league. However, Los Angeles was 20th in total defense and had the fourth-worst average in scrimmage yards allowed per play. . There's bound to be plenty of interest in Johnson, especially from Brandon Staley - who coached him in 2020 with the Rams. After all, the Chargers spent a boatload in the offseason to bring in talented players like J.C. Jackson and Khalil . The Los Angeles Chargers today signed the following 12 players to Reserve/Future free agent contracts. Burrow was the No. Looking back, defensive-minded coach Bill Belichick won six Super Bowls when he had Tom Brady, and he accomplished that with several different offensive coordinators. 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. Will be interesting to see if the Chargers can manage their cap situation to get in the race for Johnson. The Chargers also announced on Monday the additions of quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier, linebackers coach Jeff Howard and defensive quality control assistant Robert Muschamp. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Elliott: We believe in him. Chargers players remain in Brandon Staleys corner, NFL divisional playoff primer: Cowboys and 49ers set for showdown. And now theyre putting their incredible QB through yet another change of coach and scheme. I feel like we need to be able to finish late in the season, safety Derwin James said. Hope they lose every game next year. Kicker Dustin Hopkins also is a cut candidate, particularly with the emergence of Cameron Dicker during his rookie season. and 2) The should have fired Staley last year. On the ninth episode of ALL IN Season 2, go all-access on how the Chargers clinched their first playoff spot since 2018. His other stops include the Palm Beach Post and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. But this season, the Chargers struggled running the ball and establishing consistency on offense as injuries made things more difficult. "I think us being able to team up, being able to elevate Tommy in his role, was the right staff structure," Staley added. He had several chances to make a play and put Jacksonville away and didn`t make them. Even a High School Coach knows you run the ball and eat the clock with a lead that big! They will be years recovering from the all in Super Bowl win. ownership is insane to continue down the same road next year (and we all know the def of insanity). "Just felt like we needed to make changes to the offense and the vision I have on that side of the ball," Staley said of his staff decisions Wednesday. 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. Unless Spanos doesnt want a ring, then carry on sir. Gone are offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and passing game coordinator. "You have to take full ownership for what happened and I hate the way that happened," Staley said. However, if he is available for cheap (which is possible) then he would be an excellent fit on this defense. The same cannot be said for some of his offensive staff. If the WWE called you to perform at Wrestlemania would you go? Shoulda just stayed in San Diego. 182. Chiefs fans Chargers coach Brandon Staley tells me how he's getting past the difficult playoff loss to the Jaguars. 2023 Chargers Football Company, LLC. 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. 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