Hernández: Chargers' Brandon Staley driven to avenge losses
2 years, 6 months ago

Hernández: Chargers' Brandon Staley driven to avenge losses

LA Times  

Five months after he called the most infamous timeout in franchise history, Brandon Staley was as puzzled as everyone else. “I’m not sure why that magnified,” Staley said. “I’ve never poured more into a season than that one in my entire life,” Staley said. “I think in your first year, there’s this rush to kind of explain and define everything you’re trying to do,” Staley said. Critics speculated that the Raiders were content to run out the clock and made the case Staley’s timeout jolted them into changing their mind.

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Embattled coach Brandon Staley to meet with Chargers ownership: ‘We unpack it’
1 year ago

Embattled coach Brandon Staley to meet with Chargers ownership: ‘We unpack it’

LA Times  

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley frowns at a press conference following an embarrassing 63-21 loss to the Raiders. As is his routine the day after a game, Brandon Staley said he would meet with Chargers ownership — Dean and John Spanos — on Friday. Update: The Chargers fired coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco on Friday. Chargers Analysis: …

Brandon Staley uncertain of future with Chargers, says ‘nothing went right’ in loss vs. Raiders
1 year ago

Brandon Staley uncertain of future with Chargers, says ‘nothing went right’ in loss vs. Raiders

New York Times  

Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley said he doesn’t know whether he’ll be coaching the franchise in the morning, following a 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. As the Raiders carried a franchise-record 42-0 lead into halftime Thursday, NFL analyst and former cornerback Richard Sherman called for the Chargers to immediately fire Staley at the break. …

Inside the demise of Chargers’ Brandon Staley: ‘Too smart for his own good’
1 year ago

Inside the demise of Chargers’ Brandon Staley: ‘Too smart for his own good’

New York Times  

The beginning of the end for Brandon Staley came at a news conference in Wisconsin. When asked about the apparent disconnect between his confidence and the product on the field, Staley said the quiet part out loud: “I know we give ourselves a chance to win every single week with the game plans that we have.” The Chargers fired Staley …

Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco after blowout loss to Raiders
1 year ago

Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco after blowout loss to Raiders

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Chargers fired coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco on Friday, one day after a 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders dropped the team to 5-9. Doing nothing in the name of continuity was not a risk I was willing to take.” Los Angeles also fired defensive run game coordinator/defensive line coach Jay Rodgers, who …

Brandon Staley doesn’t have much time to answer why Chargers should remain ‘All In’ on his vision
1 year, 1 month ago

Brandon Staley doesn’t have much time to answer why Chargers should remain ‘All In’ on his vision

Associated Press  

Brandon Staley’s self-confidence and bravado endeared himself to Los Angeles Chargers fans during his first two seasons as the team’s coach. Staley has been feeling pressure from the media and an impatient fan base since the Chargers blew a 27-point, first-half lead in their 31-30 playoff loss at Jacksonville last season. Even though Green Bay’s Jordan Love had his first …

Brandon Staley gets defensive after Chargers squander 4th-quarter lead, lose to Packers
1 year, 1 month ago

Brandon Staley gets defensive after Chargers squander 4th-quarter lead, lose to Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The most inspired defense the Los Angeles Chargers offered Sunday came during coach Brandon Staley’s postgame news conference. “We haven’t found that rhythm consistently in the secondary right now,” Staley said. We’ve got to play cleaner football.” Love said he took advantage of some confusion in the Chargers’ secondary on his go-ahead, 24-yard touchdown pass to …

Chargers have been sliding downhill and climb back begins or ends in Green Bay
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers have been sliding downhill and climb back begins or ends in Green Bay

LA Times  

Coach Brandon Staley, whose Chargers’ playoff hopes likely cannot withstand a loss in Green Bay, greets offensive lineman Rashawn Slater. If there’s a moment when Staley’s arc as Chargers coach derailed, it happened on that chilly afternoon in Colorado, where their winning streak was blown away and took all the “feel-good” with it. Buoyed by all the belief and empowered …

Chargers’ Brandon Staley relies on analytics for 4th-down calls, but play-calling must improve
1 year, 3 months ago

Chargers’ Brandon Staley relies on analytics for 4th-down calls, but play-calling must improve

Associated Press  

Brandon Staley has his legion of critics when it comes to fourth-down calls, especially late in games. “It was a tough road game against a team that made the playoffs, so we were trying to go win the game, and I make no apologies for that.” It marked the second straight season in which the Chargers escaped with a road …

‘He never flinched’: How coach Brandon Staley guided Chargers to playoffs
2 years ago

‘He never flinched’: How coach Brandon Staley guided Chargers to playoffs

LA Times  

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. “Coach Staley’s done a hell of job all year,” wide receiver DeAndre Carter said. I think it’s just a testament to him as a coach, as a leader.” Staley is about to make his postseason debut …

Why did Brandon Staley play Chargers starters? Three injured
2 years ago

Why did Brandon Staley play Chargers starters? Three injured

LA Times  

Trainers assist the Chargers Mike Williams off the field after he injured his back against Denver. A couple of questions into his postgame news conference, Chargers coach Brandon Staley was asked whether receiver Mike Williams could have returned after departing the game in the second quarter with a back injury. “Possibly,” Staley said, “yeah.” Unless Staley uses an unconventional definition …

Chargers lose Mike Williams and finale to lowly Broncos. Next: Jacksonville
2 years ago

Chargers lose Mike Williams and finale to lowly Broncos. Next: Jacksonville

LA Times  

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley played the starters for much of the game against Denver. Staley’s decision on playing time became a focal point after first-half injuries knocked from the game wide receiver Mike Williams and linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. Williams suffered a back injury and had to be carted to the locker room at the end of the second …

Rex Ryan blasts Chargers HC Brandon Staley after crazy fourth-down call almost costs LA the game
2 years, 2 months ago

Rex Ryan blasts Chargers HC Brandon Staley after crazy fourth-down call almost costs LA the game

Daily Mail  

Rex Ryan has eviscerated Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley for a near-fatal fourth down call during the team's 30-28 victory at Cleveland. 📺: #LACvsCLE on CBS 📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/psZXYKacT9 pic.twitter.com/qyhuFzb8yc — NFL October 9, 2022 Kicker Cade York missed a 54-yard field goal with 11 seconds left in the game, handing the Chargers a win, though …

Keenan Allen’s tweet turns Chargers talk to coach Brandon Staley’s decision again
2 years, 3 months ago

Keenan Allen’s tweet turns Chargers talk to coach Brandon Staley’s decision again

LA Times  

The Chargers’ Brandon Staley was a busy coach on the sideline during their game against the Cleveland Browns. We’re going to keep it moving to Denver, try and get him well and get him out there playing for us.” Chargers Week 5 takeaways: Suddenly Chargers can run as Austin Ekeler sets career high Chargers-Browns takeaways: The Chargers’ ground game was …

Worth the risk? How Brandon Staley and the Chargers fared on fourth down
2 years, 11 months ago

Worth the risk? How Brandon Staley and the Chargers fared on fourth down

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley yells instructions after a fumble during a win over the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 10 at SoFi Stadium. Not surprisingly, both occasions were the result of Staley’s decisions failing in overtime losses in front of national television audiences when the Chargers were playing the only NFL game happening at the time. “I think we’ve been transparent …

Playoff-less Chargers had no issues with coach Brandon Staley’s decisions
3 years ago

Playoff-less Chargers had no issues with coach Brandon Staley’s decisions

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley tightens his lips during the postgame news conference after the season-ending loss to the Raiders. I stand on that.” Chargers Eight takeaways from Chargers’ season-ending loss to Raiders The Chargers failed to make the playoffs because of a dramatic overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. After both teams kicked field goals on their first overtime …

Despite ‘off week,’ Brandon Staley is pleased with Chargers’ 4-2 start
3 years, 2 months ago

Despite ‘off week,’ Brandon Staley is pleased with Chargers’ 4-2 start

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert hangs his head on the bench during a disappointing game against the Baltimore Ravens. Last week, safety Derwin James suggested as one solution “whooping the man in front of you.” Staley called the run defense’s performance Sunday “a step forward,” noting that the 187 yards the Chargers allowed on the ground included a 22-yard scramble by …

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