Click here to learn more. Browse through some photos of the Chargers' state-of-the-art new home, SoFi Stadium, as seen while under construction on August 26, 2020. Take a look at the best photos of SoFi Stadium from the Bolts debut in it. One possibility for #Chargers offensive coordinator: #Rams OC Kevin O’Connell, who’s very close with new coach Brandon Staley. Chargers’ head coach candidates: Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is a candidate for the Chargers … The Chargers have announced the members of head coach Brandon Staley’s coaching staff for the 2021 season. All rights reserved. He focused on that position with the Packers, helping breakout tight end Robert Tonyan haul in 62 passes for 686 yards and 12 touchdowns. Take an inside look at the making of our new home. Take a look back at when Joey Bosa, Derwin James, and Michael Badgley got a sneak peek of the Bolt's new home at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The Chargers are expected to hire Joe Lombardi as their new offensive coordinator, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. In-between Saints stints, he was also the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator from 2014-2015. Register now! Per sources, the Detroit Lions will be hiring former Chargers coach Anthony Lynn as their offensive coordinator. How about a Deshaun Watson for Kyler Murray trade? According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Saints quarterbacks coach Joe Lombardi is … When he was Lions OC, Lombardi just copypasta-ed Sean Payton plays into the Lions playbook and it was a total disaster. Derrick Foster will tutor the Chargers' running backs group, having spent the last three seasons at the University of Iowa (2018-20). Apparently one part of the strategy could be to bring another Rams coach down the 405 to the Chargers’ headquarters. He got his first NFL coaching experience in 2018, serving as the defensive backs coach for the Oakland Raiders. Lynn was the offensive coordinator in Buffalo for one season before landing in LA, coaching running backs for the Jets, Browns, Cowboys, Bills and Jaguars from 2003-2015. Chargers signed LB B.J. The Chargers are going to have a new offensive coordinator in 2021. In his last six seasons as Chicago's defensive line coach, the Bears defensive front was instrumental in Chicago sporting the NFL's top-ranked defense in scoring and rushing, holding opponents 17.7 points per game. In his first season coordinating the Volunteers defense, the unit allowed its fewest yards per game in a decade (334.5) and improved by more than 30 passing yards allowed per game. Hopefully he’s reimagined his offense because it was an absolute disaster here in Detroit. In each of Sarrett's three years in the offensive line room, Maurkice Pouncey and David DeCastro earned Pro Bowl recognition, while Pouncey also earned AP second-team All-Pro honors in 2018. Take an in depth look at the design of SoFi Stadium from the perspective of the architects, seismic designers, senior project managers, and more. A former quarterback at Indiana University and Missouri State University, Rodgers arrives in Los Angeles with over two decades of coaching experience at both the collegiate and professional level. Lombardi has compared Ekeler to Alvin Kamara. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Following his playing career at Washington, Timu signed with the Chicago Bears, appearing in 29 games with nine starts over three seasons (2015-17). One possibility for #Chargers offensive coordinator: #Rams OC Kevin O’Connell, who’s very close with new coach Brandon Staley. What does Eric Bienemy have to do to get a head coaching opportunity? A 12-year NFL coaching veteran, Day's second tenure in the Bay Area featured Jimmy Garoppolo leading the 49ers to Super Bowl LIV and being named NFL Comeback Player of the Year by Sporting News in 2019. Prior to San Francisco, he spent three seasons as the tight ends coach for Miami (2016-18) after two years as the assistant offensive line coach for Washington (2014-15). Moore (2018) and Tavon Austin (2013). This website is managed on a digital platform of the National Football League. Having spent the last two seasons at the University of Pittsburgh, Beatty's coaching history includes tenures as an assistant head coach and offensive coordinator, while routinely providing significant contributions to recruiting efforts. He held the same title at Alabama for two years (2016-17), helping The Crimson Tide rank No. Herbert becomes the 10th quarterback in NFL history to earn the award. The NFL officially released the list of compensatory selections for the 2021 NFL draft, and the Los Angeles Chargers are getting an additional Day 2 pick this year.. L.A. is getting an extra third-round pick due to losing quarterback Philip Rivers in free agency last offseason. Not a member? That doesn’t bode well for Kelley, whose two fumbles and anemic yards per carry put him behind both Jackson and Ballage at the end of the season. Koger played tight end at the University of Michigan, totaling 59 catches for 756 yards (12.8 avg.) Learn how your comment data is processed. He’s a former Chargers running back and should have been their new coach. Joe Reed PROJECTIONS. He has spent 12 years in New Orleans in two stints. Herbert's two NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month awards this year make him the first quarterback to win the accolade multiple times in a season since Robert Griffin III in 2012. Prior to his three years in Iowa City, Foster served two seasons as the run game coordinator/running backs coach at Samford University (2016-17), following a three-year stretch at Northwestern State University (2013-15). He has coached Bosa to a pair of Sporting News All-Pro selections and, in 2016, Smith tutored the Ohio State product to NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. TE Virgil Green and G Ryan Groy on Reserve/Injured. Receivers were running one route while the quarterback thought they were running another, the running game was a historical failure, the entire thing was pretty much The Benny Hill show on turf! Bello to the active roster and waived RB Troymaine Pope. Other Coaching Stops: Lombardi has 15 years of NFL coaching experience. Take a look back at Michael Badgley touring SoFi Stadium while it was under construction. Shane Steichen is another young coaching possibility for the Eagles. Click here to learn more about SoFi Stadium. O’Connell would call plays, but it’s … However, that record is a bit misleading and was not a … © 2021 Chargers Football Company, LLC. Smith has coached four players to a total of nine Pro Bowl selections in his career. One possibility for #Chargers offensive coordinator: #Rams OC Kevin O’Connell, who’s very close with new coach Brandon Staley. As the former Rams defensive coordinator, Staley’s plan to develop likely offensive rookie of the year Justin Herbert is paramount. Updated Jan 24, 2021; Posted Jan 24, 2021 Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Shane Steichen worked with new Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni for four seasons. As an offensive graduate assistant at Clemson University last season, one season removed from serving in the same capacity at Ohio State University (2019), Whitmer's contributions to the respective offensive coaching staffs involved direct involvement with the quarterback and wide receiver units and helped each program appear in the College Football Playoff. Staley served as the defensive coordinator in 2020 for the Los Angeles Rams after spending three seasons as the outside linebackers coach for Denver (2019) and Chicago (2017-18). Secure your official tickets at SoFi Stadium for as low as $100! Our logo is painted on the field ahead of our first game at SoFi Stadium. Returning to the Chargers for a fifth season, Dan Shamash will hold the title of offensive assistant for the 2021 season. And for those who say he isn’t the REAL offensive coordinator, there are lots of coaches who were hired who were not even coordinators period, including the dudes in Green Bay, Detroit, Philadelphia and Cincinnati. A candidate for the offensive coordinator position is … Lombardi served as quarterbacks coach for the Saints the past five years. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 18, 2021 He’s done an amazing job in Kansas City. and added four touchdowns. January 22, 2021 10:08 am. Terry Fontenot to the Falcons. Chargers Request Jason Garrett Interview. … — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 24, 2021 The Eagles are interviewing one of the top young coaches in the NFL , as Chargers offensive coordinator Shane Steichen could have a … I was syaring to like watching the Chargers. The team also placed defensive end Melvin Ingram III on Reserve/Injured. The Los Angeles Chargers today announced the coaches who will join Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi, Defensive Coordinator Renaldo Hill and Special Teams Coordinator Derius Swinton II on Head Coach Brandon Staley's staff for the 2021 season. In his final season with the Bears, Timu was tutored by Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley, who was in his first NFL season as Chicago's outside linebackers coach. Steichen became the Chargers interim offensive coordinator during the 2019 season and was given the full-time job in 2020. Posted by Charean Williams on January 24, 2021, 9:36 PM EST Getty Images The Chargers are expected to hire Joe Lombardi as their new offensive coordinator, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. It’s totally disrespectful to him and the many years he has put into coaching–in college and specifically, the pros. Learn more about our new home at Chargers.com/SoFiStadium! ... — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 25, 2021. The Lions are hiring former Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn to fill their vacant offensive coordinator position, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday. In 2014, Lions wideouts Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate became the first pair of Detroit teammates since 2006 to each reach 1,000 receiving yards in a season. Later, Sports Illustrated's Fernando Ramirez and O.C. He appeared in 79 games with 45 starts in the NFL, totaling 263 tackles, a half-sack, four interceptions, 13 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, a recovery and 28 special teams stops. Smith's experience in offensive line development can be traced back to his playing career, where he was a three-year starter along the offensive front at Miami (Ohio) University, protecting the eventual No. The former Connecticut quarterback made 24 career starts for the Huskies from 2012-14, finishing his career ranked fourth in program history with 5,082 career passing yards off of 403 completions, while ranking sixth all-time in school annals with 25 career passing touchdowns. New Chargers head coach Brandon Staley and Lombardi both have a Dayton connection. Until something changes in KC, it won’t matter. After beginning his professional career with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League, Wilhoite played six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers (2012-16) and Seattle Seahawks (2017). Browse through some photos of the Chargers' state-of-the-art new home, SoFi Stadium, as seen on September 25, 2020. He also tutored former XFL-star Donald Parham Jr., to haul in touchdowns on each of his first three career catches, becoming the first offensive player to do so since 2011. The team also activated DE Jessie Lemonier and S Jaylen Watkins from the practice squad for the game. Michael Wilhoite comes to Los Angeles to coach the linebackers after coaching two seasons as a special teams assistant and defensive assistant with the New Orleans Saints. Register's Gilbert Manzano stop by to talk Chargers and announce the launch of their new podcast (16:47). AP Post was not sent - check your email addresses! According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, the Lions will be hiring former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn as their offensive coordinator. More goes into a successful offensive scheme than just having a good playbook. 14 Michigan in the Citrus Bowl to culminate the 2019 season. The Chargers announced Brandon Staley is their new head coach on Sunday night. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed the following 10 players to Reserve/Future free agent contracts. Austin Ekeler on playing at SoFi Stadium. Former NFL linebacker John Timu will join the Bolts as the Alex G. Spanos Coaching Fellow. New offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi has been effusive in his praise of Austin Ekeler comparing him to New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara. Speed Round: Which FAs will get quick interest? After six years as an offensive assistant with the Steelers, he had a one-year appointment as the assistant offensive line coach in 2018 before being promoted to offensive line coach before the 2019 season. He is credited with helping Justin Herbert put together a … While he has held various titles with the Bolts, including assistant tight ends coach last year, Shamash has primarily worked with the tight end position. Shaun Sarrett will serve as Los Angeles' assistant offensive line coach after spending the last nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his last four years with Seattle, the unit has produced a total of 10 Pro Bowl selections. 17-year coaching veteran Frank Smith joins the Bolts as run game coordinator/offensive line coach. Sirianni coached with … Feb 11, 2021 at 09:59 AM The Los Angeles Chargers today announced the coaches who will join Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi, Defensive Coordinator Renaldo Hill and Special Teams Coordinator Derius Swinton II on Head Coach Brandon Staley's staff for the 2021 season. Click here to learn more. Shamash has served as an assistant coach with five NFL teams since 2008 after his four-year playing career at Carnegie Mellon University. and nine touchdowns in his career. Bobby Wagner was named an AP first-team All-Pro in all four of Donatell's seasons in the Pacific Northwest. The Saints already lost tight ends coach Dan Campbell and defensive backs coach Aaron Glenn to the Lions and assistant G.M. He is the son of Broncos Defensive Coordinator Ed Donatell. Does Cam's return to Pats end Jimmy G speculation? Are Patriots done at QB after re-signing Newton? Looking forward to the Blue and White Scrimmage at SoFi Stadium. 3. Update: The team canceled the scrimmage at SoFi Stadium in response to police shooting of Jacob Blake. A native of Long Beach, Calif., Timu returns to Southern California, where he attended Jordan High. Click here to learn more. — Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) January 23, 2021 … The Los Angeles Chargers made waves on Monday afternoon, finalizing a deal for a new offensive coordinator. As an offensive assistant from 2012-14 with the New Orleans Saints, Smith worked primarily with the offensive line, tutoring three linemen earned Pro Bowl nods and helping Jahri Evans to a pair of All-Pro selections. Browse through some photos of the Chargers' state-of-the-art new home, SoFi Stadium, as seen while under construction on May 30, 2020. The Chargers have requested an interview with Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, as Ian Rapoport of NFL.com tweets. If not, Shane Steichen’s a strong internal option. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Chargers and Pacific Premier Bank mark continuation of community-focused partnership by donating 1,200 face masks to Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles and 5,000 hygiene kits to Midnight Mission's skid-row facility.Â. Browse through some photos of the Chargers' state-of-the-art new home, SoFi Stadium, as seen while under construction on June 26, 2020. Staley played quarterback at Dayton in 2001-04 after Lombardi began his coaching career there as defensive line coach from 1996-98. In exchange for King II, the Chargers will receive a 2021 sixth-round draft pick from Tennessee. Sisanie and Louie G checked out the view from their new seats. 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