The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t waste any time in cleansing home following an embarrassing 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night time, firing head coach Brandon Staley and basic supervisor Tom Telesco. Change has appeared inevitable for fairly some time with the Chargers, and Thursday’s sport was apparently sufficient too drive possession to begin making it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Regardless that Staley did a poor job in his three seasons, he is only a small symptom of the organization’s overall problems<\/a>. All of it begins with possession, and all eyes are going to be on Dean Spanos to do one thing that hasn’t occurred with the Chargers in many years — making the suitable selections within the hiring of a coach and basic supervisor.\u00a0<\/p>\n

An important factor will likely be discovering a coach who can maximize the prime years of quarterback Justin Herbert. Let’s check out some potential choices and rank among the candidates that may very well be in line to take over.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1. Ben Johnson, OC, Detroit Lions.\u00a0<\/strong>Johnson checks all the packing containers for a workforce just like the Chargers. He’s younger, is an offensive coach and has spent the previous two years constructing a top-10 in offense in Detroit round Jared Goff. Think about what he may do with anyone as proficient and gifted as Justin Herbert.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2. Brian Johnson, OC, Philadelphia Eagles.\u00a0<\/strong>One other younger offensive-minded coach who ought to get critical curiosity. He has confronted some criticism for his play-calling in Philadelphia this season, however the Eagles offense stays among the best within the NFL and he has performed an enormous function in creating Jalen Hurts in his roles as quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3. Eric Bieniemy, OC, Washington Commanders.\u00a0<\/strong>This will likely be one other head teaching cycle the place Bieniemy will little doubt be talked about as a head teaching candidate. He has helped Sam Howell develop into one of many passing yardage leaders within the NFL and has a powerful observe document as an OC. However he retains getting handed over for jobs, and he additionally may be the in-house candidate to take over if the Commanders fireplace Ron Rivera.\u00a0<\/p>\n

4. Jim Harbaugh, HC, Michigan Wolverines.\u00a0<\/strong>NFL groups ought to usually be cautious of school coaches given how poorly so a lot of them do, however Harbaugh has an NFL background and truly took a workforce (San Francisco) to the Tremendous Bowl. Michigan is making an attempt to increase his contract, which may throw a wrinkle into any potential plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

5. Mike Tomlin, HC, Pittsburgh Steelers.\u00a0<\/strong>Let’s get daring right here. This might require both the Steelers firing Tomlin (unlikely) or providing him up for a commerce (not going, however not less than doable). The Steelers and Tomlin may be at some extent the place they each want a change, and although his background is on the defensive aspect of the ball he would instantly carry the Chargers one thing they’ve lacked for many years — credibility.\u00a0<\/p>\n

6. Lou Anarumo, DC, Cincinnati Bengals.<\/strong> Sure, the Chargers have to get essentially the most out of Herbert. However in addition they have to do one thing a few protection that has been one of many worst within the NFL for years. Anarumo is a extremely revered defensive coordinator who may carry a recent method. The Bengals protection has disenchanted this season, however it’s coping with a younger secondary and lots of accidents.\u00a0<\/p>\n

7. Kellen Moore, OC, Los Angeles Chargers.\u00a0<\/strong>Moore has been a rising star within the assistant teaching ranks for a few years and was alleged to make an enormous distinction when he took over because the offensive coordinator for the Chargers this season. He’s nonetheless extremely considered, however being an in-house candidate and the dearth of progress the offense ought to in all probability knock him down the candidate record.\u00a0<\/p>\n

8. Lincoln Riley, HC, USC.<\/strong> Riley is a highly-thought-of offensive mastermind and play-caller within the faculty ranks, and NFL hypothesis has adopted him for a number of years. He can by no means be completely dismissed as an choice. However faculty coaches are inclined to fail spectacularly within the NFL and Riley has had some huge points in faculty with teaching in huge video games the place he doesn’t have a transparent expertise benefit on the sector. All of these ought to be huge crimson flags for an NFL workforce contemplating him.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n