Colin Cowherd reveals top Chargers candidates following Brandon Staleys firing
The as well as general manager Tom Telesco on Friday following Thursday night's horrific lo s against the .And while the organization has decidedly chosen outside linebackers coach Giff Smith to serve as the interim head coach, is already on the prowl for who will take over the
Jay Caufield Jersey helm for L.A. next season."This is not a terrible job," Cowherd emphasized when discu sing the Chargers head coaching position on Thursday's taping of "." " The Chargers have a quarterback in , and a left tackle in ; They have one good weapon in receiver , and a running back in that they have to make a decision on."During Staley's occupancy with L.A. that began in 2021, he compiled a 24-24 regular season record. Perhaps the lowest point in his tenure, other than Thursday's demoralizing defeat, took place when the Chargers were sent home in last season's AFC wild-card round after blowing a 27-0 lead in .ADVERTISEMENT Needle s to say, Staley's hiring yielded disappointing results for the Chargers, especially after he was picked over current coach Sean Payton, who owns a Lombardi Trophy to his name, and coach Brian Daboll, who was named Coach of the Year last season.And while there is a lack of robust
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