Chargers coach Anthony Lynn finalizes his 2020 staff
4 years, 11 months ago

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn finalizes his 2020 staff

LA Times  

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn and quarterback Philip Rivers watch a replay during a Dec. 29 game against the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Fresh off his contract extension, Chargers coach Anthony Lynn finalized his staff for the 2020 season. Campen, 55, a former longtime offensive line coach for Green Bay, spent last season as the offensive line/associate head coach with Cleveland. Several of Lynn’s assistants were assigned to new jobs, including Rip Scherer, Alfredo Roberts, Mark Ridgley, Addison Lynch and Ryan Milus.

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Intel on all 32 NFL teams, Russ skepticism, Davante Adams trade talk and more
4 months, 1 week ago

Intel on all 32 NFL teams, Russ skepticism, Davante Adams trade talk and more

New York Times  

After speaking with dozens of sources around the NFL this summer, I compiled intel on all 32 teams. New England Patriots: There’s curiosity among rival teams with the way head coach Jerod Mayo publicly handled the quarterback battle between Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye. AFC West Denver Broncos: Rivals have a decent amount of faith in head coach Sean Payton’s …

Falcons’ Raheem Morris hires Kevin Koger from Chargers as tight ends coach
11 months ago

Falcons’ Raheem Morris hires Kevin Koger from Chargers as tight ends coach

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris is continuing to fill out his staff, hiring former Los Angeles Chargers assistant Kevin Koger as tight ends coach on Friday. Morris, the former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator who was hired on Jan. 25 to replace Arthur Smith, also added former Rams assistant Nick Jones as assistant offensive line coach, …

Chargers interview Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris for coaching job
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers interview Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris for coaching job

LA Times  

Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris interviewed for the Chargers head coaching job, the Chargers announced Saturday. The Chargers announced Saturday they completed head coaching interviews with Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. Chargers Chargers interview two more candidates for vacant general manager job The Chargers have interviewed seven candidates to …

Chargers interview David Shaw, Mike Vrabel and Dan Quinn for coaching job
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers interview David Shaw, Mike Vrabel and Dan Quinn for coaching job

LA Times  

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn laughs before a win over the Detroit Lions on Dec. 30. The Chargers added three experienced head coaches to the list of candidates to replace Brandon Staley on Thursday and Friday, interviewing David Shaw, Mike Vrabel and Dan Quinn. Before being promoted to head coach, Shaw spent four years as the Cardinal’s offensive coordinator, …

Leslie Frazier latest to interview for Chargers’ head coach; another GM interview too
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Leslie Frazier latest to interview for Chargers’ head coach; another GM interview too

LA Times  

Leslie Frazier, whose last job was defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills and was once head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, interviewed for the Chargers’ head-coach position. The Chargers continued their search for a head coach Sunday by interviewing Leslie Frazier. With 17 years of NFL experience, Frazier was head coach for Minnesota for three-plus seasons beginning in 2010, compiling …

Chargers interview an NFL offensive coordinator for head-coaching position
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Chargers interview an NFL offensive coordinator for head-coaching position

LA Times  

The Chargers announced Friday evening they interviewed Todd Monken for their head-coaching job. Monken, who turns 58 next month and has been in coaching for 3½ decades, is in his first season as Baltimore’s offensive coordinator. Since the Ravens are in the playoffs and don’t play until next week, the Chargers were able to interview Monken, doing so virtually. Monken …

Chargers conduct interviews with another candidate for GM and another for head coach
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Chargers conduct interviews with another candidate for GM and another for head coach

LA Times  

New York Giants assistant general manager Brandon Brown interviewed for the vacant general manager job with the Chargers. The Chargers announced Thursday they completed two more interviews — with Brandon Brown for the general manager position and with Patrick Graham for the head coaching job. Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham interviewed for the Chargers’ head coaching position. Shortly after firing …

Justin Herbert hopes to provide some input as Chargers begin search for coach, GM
1 year ago

Justin Herbert hopes to provide some input as Chargers begin search for coach, GM

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers started the year with expectations of making the playoffs for the second straight season after signing quarterback Justin Herbert to a $252.5 million extension on the first day of training camp. That’s on us this offseason where we have to do things differently.” This marked the fourth time since 2015 the Chargers …

Chargers interview Giff Smith, Kellen Moore for coaching job
1 year ago

Chargers interview Giff Smith, Kellen Moore for coaching job

LA Times  

Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, left, and interim coach Giff Smith walk the sideline during a game against the Denver Broncos on Dec. 31, 2023. The Chargers announced they interviewed internal candidates Giff Smith and Kellen Moore for their head coach opening Tuesday. Moore, 34, was the Chargers’ offensive coordinator in 2023, a position he held with Dallas the previous …

Chargers end miserable season in typical fashion, a loss to Chiefs in final seconds
1 year ago

Chargers end miserable season in typical fashion, a loss to Chiefs in final seconds

LA Times  

In the end, it was the Chiefs celebrating and the Chargers lamenting another defeat. “Just gotta let things happen as they may.” Harrison Butker’s 41-yard field goal with 49 seconds left was the difference on a day when all the Chargers’ points came on field goals by Cameron Dicker. I’m extremely grateful for that.” In early November, the Chargers were …

NFL roundtable: Rams have more than Saints’ chance; Who should Chargers hire?
1 year ago

NFL roundtable: Rams have more than Saints’ chance; Who should Chargers hire?

LA Times  

The Rams moved into an NFC playoff spot with their 28-20 win over the Washington Commanders. Los Angeles Times Rams beat writer Gary Klein, Chargers beat writer Jeff Miller, NFL columnist Sam Farmer and columnist Helene Elliott discuss what happened and upcoming prospects: As much as the healing of Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp and Kyren Williams has boosted the Rams …

Chargers head coaching search: 13 candidates to replace Brandon Staley
1 year ago

Chargers head coaching search: 13 candidates to replace Brandon Staley

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Chargers fired Brandon Staley on Friday morning, and they are now in the market for a new head coach. GO DEEPER How Lions OC Ben Johnson stayed one step ahead of Chargers' Brandon Staley Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator The Chargers got a firsthand look at Johnson’s offense in Week 10. GO DEEPER Inside the demise …

News Analysis: Who might Chargers pursue to coach? Some familiar names are surfacing
1 year ago

News Analysis: Who might Chargers pursue to coach? Some familiar names are surfacing

LA Times  

So where do the Chargers go from here? A lot of people in NFL circles didn’t put much stock in the rumors that Tom Brady would wind up with the Chargers, or Sean Payton as coach, or now Bill Belichick coming to Los Angeles. Few coaches drive fan interest as much as Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh, who not only played for …

Would the Chargers dare raid the Rams’ coaching staff again?
1 year ago

Would the Chargers dare raid the Rams’ coaching staff again?

LA Times  

Brandon Staley, right, got his chance to be head coach with the Chargers after one great season as defensive coordinator for the Rams under Sean McVay, left. During a news conference before practice, Rams coach Sean McVay was asked for his reaction to Staley’s firing. After the season, defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and possibly offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur could be …

Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco; Giff Smith is interim coach
1 year ago

Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco; Giff Smith is interim coach

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley, left, and general manager Tom Telesco, right, were fired by team ownership on the morning after a 63-21 blowout loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chargers fired general manager Tom Telesco and head coach Brandon Staley on Friday morning, hours after an ugly loss at Las Vegas dropped their record to 5-9. This was supposed …

Commanders talk to 49ers’ Lynn for offensive coordinator job
1 year, 11 months ago

Commanders talk to 49ers’ Lynn for offensive coordinator job

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders are interviewing Anthony Lynn for their offensive coordinator vacancy. Lynn, the San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach/running backs coach, is the sixth candidate the Commanders have spoken to about the job. That process has been ongoing since Rivera fired Scott Turner on Jan. 10, less than 48 hours after the Commanders missed the playoffs with the NFL’s …

Chargers hire former Cowboys assistant Kellen Moore as offensive coordinator
1 year, 11 months ago

Chargers hire former Cowboys assistant Kellen Moore as offensive coordinator

New York Times  

Former Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is set to accept the same position with the Los Angeles Chargers, the franchise announced Monday. Backstory Moore spent the past four seasons as Dallas’ offensive coordinator and helped guide one of the NFL’s top offenses. — Popper GO DEEPER Why the Chargers hired Kellen Moore as OC and what it means for …

Chargers hire longtime NFL assistant Ryan Ficken as special teams coordinator
2 years, 11 months ago

Chargers hire longtime NFL assistant Ryan Ficken as special teams coordinator

LA Times  

The Chargers’ Dustin Hopkins kicks his game-winning field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 7. The Chargers have hired longtime NFL assistant Ryan Ficken to be their special teams coordinator. Ficken spent the last 15 years with Minnesota and was the Vikings’ special teams coordinator in 2021. A short time later, then-head coach Anthony Lynn took over special teams …

In a week of L.A. homecomings — Westbrook! Goff! — Anthony Lynn returns to less fanfare
3 years, 2 months ago

In a week of L.A. homecomings — Westbrook! Goff! — Anthony Lynn returns to less fanfare

LA Times  

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn was 33-31, and 1-1 in the playoffs, during his four seasons as head coach of the Chargers. Will it be strange for Anthony Lynn, former coach of the Chargers, to return to Los Angeles on Sunday and play the Rams as offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions? But, to be honest with you, I’m …

Herbert, new coaching staff lead Chargers into camp
3 years, 5 months ago

Herbert, new coaching staff lead Chargers into camp

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS CAMP SITE: Costa Mesa, California LAST YEAR: The Chargers found their franchise quarterback with Justin Herbert, who was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year after setting rookie records for touchdowns and 300-yard games. CAMP NEEDS: Staley and his coaching staff accomplished a lot of the early installation of the new offense and defense during offseason workouts, …

Justin Herbert has new teacher in Chargers quarterbacks coach Shane Day
3 years, 10 months ago

Justin Herbert has new teacher in Chargers quarterbacks coach Shane Day

LA Times  

Former 49ers quarterback coach Shane Daye will get to tutor offensive rookie of the year Justin Herbert with the Chargers next season as Brandon Staley’s new quarterbacks coach. As the Chargers’ quarterbacks coach, Hamilton was credited with helping Herbert develop into the runaway winner of the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year award. “He’s going to be on the edge …

Chargers’ Hill eager for first shot as defensive coordinator
3 years, 11 months ago

Chargers’ Hill eager for first shot as defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Renaldo Hill is getting his first opportunity to be a defensive coordinator, although he won’t be thrown into the deep end of the pool just yet. Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley will call the plays during games, allowing Hill to be able to progress at his own pace. During his two seasons coaching defensive backs …

Chargers’ new defense leader Renaldo Hill is well-coordinated with Brandon Staley
3 years, 11 months ago

Chargers’ new defense leader Renaldo Hill is well-coordinated with Brandon Staley

LA Times  

Renaldo Hill, above, worked closely with new Chargers coach Brandon Staley when both were assistant coaches with the Denver Broncos. “It was important to us.” They now are teaming up again, Staley as the Chargers’ new head coach and Hill as his defensive coordinator. “I think that’s probably the hallmark of the way we play, that agility that we have …

Chargers bolting into the unknown with coach Brandon Staley
3 years, 11 months ago

Chargers bolting into the unknown with coach Brandon Staley

LA Times  

Brandon Staley said plenty of words, but didn’t say much. “We wanted someone that really had a clear vision for all three phases of the game, someone that could implement a true vertical alignment in all three phases of the game.” Staley was the Rams’ defensive coordinator for one season. “The things that are going to make this offense here …

Chargers hire Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as head coach
3 years, 11 months ago

Chargers hire Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as head coach

LA Times  

Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley works with players during a team practice session. Staley, who just finished his first season as the Rams’ defensive coordinator, agreed to terms after meeting with the Chargers for a second time. we’ve agreed to terms with Brandon Staley to become our next head coach » https://t.co/x4UtQEGazY pic.twitter.com/UFvI54GCQc — Los Angeles Chargers January 18, 2021 …

Chargers coach candidates: Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley
3 years, 11 months ago

Chargers coach candidates: Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley

LA Times  

As the Chargers search for a new head coach to replace Anthony Lynn, the Los Angeles Times will examine candidates the team plans to interview. This is the seventh in a series of appraisals of the contenders, along with thoughts from NFL writer Sam Farmer: Brandon Staley Current job: Defensive coordinator Rams Age: 38 Credentials: Overseeing the NFL’s top defense, …

Chargers coach candidates: Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady
3 years, 11 months ago

Chargers coach candidates: Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady

LA Times  

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady looks over his play chart from the sideline. This is the fifth in a series of appraisals of the contenders, along with thoughts from NFL writer Sam Farmer: Joe Brady Current job: Offensive coordinator, Carolina Panthers Age: 31 Credentials: Two words: Joe Burrow. Chargers Chargers head coach candidates: Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll Will …

Chargers head coach candidates: Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy
4 years ago

Chargers head coach candidates: Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy

LA Times  

As the Chargers search for a new head coach to replace Anthony Lynn, The Times will examine candidates the team plans to interview. This is third in series of appraisals of the contenders, along with thoughts from NFL writer Sam Farmer: ERIC BIENIEMY Current job: Offensive coordinator Kansas City Chiefs Age: 51 Credentials: In three years as an NFL coordinator, …

Chargers’ head coach candidates: Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith
4 years ago

Chargers’ head coach candidates: Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith

LA Times  

As the Chargers search for a new head coach to replace Anthony Lynn, The Times will examine candidates the team plans to interview. This is the first in a series of appraisals of the contenders, along with thoughts from NFL writer Sam Farmer: ARTHUR SMITH Current Job: Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator. He’s given everything that he’s been asked to and …

Anthony Lynn says coaching the Chargers was ‘an absolute privilege’
4 years ago

Anthony Lynn says coaching the Chargers was ‘an absolute privilege’

LA Times  

The Chargers fired coach Anthony Lynn on Monday after compiling a record of 33-31 in four years. Anthony Lynn released a statement Tuesday through the Chargers thanking the team for the opportunity to serve as head coach. It’s been an absolute privilege to represent the Los Angeles Chargers on and off the field, and I’m grateful to our staff, coaches, …

Chargers fire coach Anthony Lynn after failing to make playoffs again
4 years ago

Chargers fire coach Anthony Lynn after failing to make playoffs again

LA Times  

The Chargers have parted ways with coach Anthony Lynn following the team’s 7-9 season. And I know going forward we’re going to be better.” Statement from Dean Spanos pic.twitter.com/aR8z0OqnEG — Los Angeles Chargers January 4, 2021 Lynn, 52, was 33-31 in four seasons with the Chargers. “…We have been innovative in many facets of our organization in recent years, and …

Chargers earn morale-boosting win over Chiefs, but will Anthony Lynn keep his job?
4 years ago

Chargers earn morale-boosting win over Chiefs, but will Anthony Lynn keep his job?

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass during the first half of a 38-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the regular-season finale. “I think we’ve done a good job here under the circumstances,” Lynn said. I know that the momentum going into the offseason, that can’t do anything but help us in 2021.” The brightest spot of an …

Chargers’ Gus Bradley isn’t trying to think about uncertain future
4 years ago

Chargers’ Gus Bradley isn’t trying to think about uncertain future

LA Times  

Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, right, stands next to coach Anthony Lynn during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in December 2019. If this group can be healthy and stay healthy, I really feel like the arrow’s up.” Bradley’s unit has played all season without 2018 All-Pro safety Derwin James, who hurt his knee in August. Chargers defensive end Joey …

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn given rest of season to save job
4 years, 1 month ago

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn given rest of season to save job

LA Times  

The Chargers said Anthony Lynn would remain head coach for the rest of the regular season. “As long as I’m the head coach here, my focus is trying to get this thing back on track and finish the season out the right way.” Though nothing is guaranteed and is always subject to change, the Chargers do intend to give Lynn …

Anthony Lynn should not lose job as Chargers head coach
4 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Lynn should not lose job as Chargers head coach

LA Times  

The CBS broadcasting team was just beginning to talk about the Chargers’ injury woes when running back Kalen Ballage — who was signed to the practice squad in October and promoted last week because of injuries — missed a blocking assignment, leading to a Justin Herbert sack. Since Lynn’s hiring, the Chargers have been snakebitten by injuries to key players, …

Column: Is Anthony Lynn the right coach for the Justin Herbert era? Chargers need to decide
4 years, 2 months ago

Column: Is Anthony Lynn the right coach for the Justin Herbert era? Chargers need to decide

LA Times  

Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn reacts as the Denver Broncos scored the tying touchdown during the second half on Sunday in Denver. The inquiries about coach Anthony Lynn’s status are entirely legitimate, considering the kind of history the Chargers have made in recent weeks. “When you don’t have that offseason and you don’t have those preseason games, we have to …

Anthony Lynn’s devotion to life, equality and football endears him to Chargers
4 years, 4 months ago

Anthony Lynn’s devotion to life, equality and football endears him to Chargers

LA Times  

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn, center, instructs players at the team’s practice facility in Costa Mesa on Aug. 17. Anthony Lynn’s maiden Chargers team started 0-4, one of those defeats coming on a last-second blocked field-goal attempt and another on a last-minute 54-yard successful field goal by the opposition. “That says a lot about coach Lynn because, at the end of …

Chargers might be a little too amped up to start camp
4 years, 5 months ago

Chargers might be a little too amped up to start camp

LA Times  

Anthony Lynn coaches the Chargers against the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 15 at Dignity Health Sports Park. That’s just to slow us down.” Coming off a disappointing 5-11 finish, the Chargers are eager to write a new chapter.And they’re off to a quick start, in more ways than one. “I think everybody’s been pretty impressive right now.” Some of the …

Los Angeles Chargers' Anthony Lynn Happy That Joey Bosa Has Agreed to Extension
4 years, 5 months ago

Los Angeles Chargers' Anthony Lynn Happy That Joey Bosa Has Agreed to Extension

News 18  

Anthony Lynn addressed many topics on Wednesday about the Los Angeles Chargers reporting to training camp, but the one thing he didn’t have to discuss was a holdout involving one of his star players. Any possibility of that happening became a moot point Tuesday night, when the franchise agreed to a five-year contract extension that will make pass rusher Joey …

Chargers QB coach Pep Hamilton says Justin Herbert will be ready from Day One
4 years, 7 months ago

Chargers QB coach Pep Hamilton says Justin Herbert will be ready from Day One

LA Times  

Quarterback Justin Herbert drops back to pass during an NFL combine drill in February. The Chargers hope Pep Hamilton can help Justin Herbert one day become a prime-time NFL quarterback. “I’m excited to see that he’s a student of the game.” Hamilton was hired last month to be the Chargers quarterbacks coach after the XFL ceased operations. “We’re preparing Justin …

Rehabbing Mike Pouncey at center of Chargers’ revamped line
4 years, 7 months ago

Rehabbing Mike Pouncey at center of Chargers’ revamped line

LA Times  

Chargers center Mike Pouncey, who is back in training after a neck injury, says that when the NFL season begins, “I’ll be ready to go.” Having rebuilt the right side of their offensive line, the Chargers received a boost to the middle when center Mike Pouncey was medically cleared to resume his career. Pouncey, 30, explained he has been training …

What’s ahead for Chargers now that they’ve parted ways with Philip Rivers?
4 years, 10 months ago

What’s ahead for Chargers now that they’ve parted ways with Philip Rivers?

LA Times  

Philip Rivers’ 16-season collaboration with the Chargers has come to an end. Philip Rivers to Enter Free Agency » https://t.co/njeTsCbi1D pic.twitter.com/bCKXKTRePh — Los Angeles Chargers February 10, 2020 He was the starter for three years with Buffalo from 2015 to 2017, helping the Bills reach the playoffs in his final season. Though he will be 43 by the time the …

Chargers to extend coach Anthony Lynn’s contract beyond 2020 season
4 years, 11 months ago

Chargers to extend coach Anthony Lynn’s contract beyond 2020 season

LA Times  

Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn looks on from the sidelines against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter on Nov. 7, 2019, in Oakland. At the end of December, Anthony Lynn said he had “no problem betting” on himself, regarding his somewhat tenuous contract situation with the Chargers. Chargers Former Chargers and UCLA linebacker Donnie Edwards wins Salute to Service …

Chargers expected to keep replacement Shane Steichen as offensive coordinator
5 years ago

Chargers expected to keep replacement Shane Steichen as offensive coordinator

LA Times  

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn, left, elevated quarterback coach Shane Steichen to offensive coordinator when Ken Whisenhunt was fired in October. I thought he handled it well.” Chargers Chargers GM says Philip Rivers isn’t the only player under scrutiny General manager Tom Telesco and the Chargers have a big decision to make about free-agent quarterback Philip Rivers, a decision that could …

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn ‘evaluating everything’ — except benching Philip Rivers
5 years, 1 month ago

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn ‘evaluating everything’ — except benching Philip Rivers

LA Times  

Philip Rivers threw four interceptions in the Chargers’ 24-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday in Mexico City. 3 / 22 Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is sacked by Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark and defensive tackle Joey Ivie during a game Nov. 18 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. 4 / 22 Chargers receiver Keenan Allen can’t make …

Rams’ Eric Weddle recalls lessons learned playing with Chargers’ QB Philip Rivers
5 years, 5 months ago

Rams’ Eric Weddle recalls lessons learned playing with Chargers’ QB Philip Rivers

LA Times  

The two former teammates, with 14 Pro Bowl selections between them, each dropped to one knee behind the line of scrimmage and engaged in conversation during Thursday’s joint practice between the Rams and the Chargers. “Those are the conversations you miss,” Weddle said, “It’s helped me become the player I am.” Weddle has yet to play a game in defensive …

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