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Chargers John Spanos has some vision for the future of the franchise. (Jack Dempsey / Associated Press)
John Spanos on Monday pushed back against a suggestion that the Chargers’ financial situation could limit their searches for a new general manager and head coach.
Saying, “I want to know where narratives come from,” the team’s president of football operations said he and his father — chairman Dean Spanos — are as committed to winning as they’ve ever been.
“I can tell you there have been no discussions internally about there being a max [salary for the new hires],” Spanos said. “I mean, we’re always going to do what’s in the best interest of the team.”
The Chargers generally are considered to be one of the NFL’s less wealthy franchises but Spanos pointed to the team’s recent investments in players and construction of a training facility in El Segundo as examples of willingness to spend.
“I can tell you,” Spanos said, “I’ve never felt any or seen any limitations because of cash or any other reason.”
The Chargers fired Tom Telesco as general manager and Brandon Staley as head coach on Friday after a 63-21 loss at Las Vegas continued a disappointing season that has seen grand expectations turn into a 5-9 record.
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Spanos said the decision to part ways with Telesco and Staley was the result of the Chargers not being “where we needed to be.” He refused to get into the specifics behind the moves, explaining “there were a lot of factors at play.”
The Chargers named JoJo Wooden interim general manager and Giff Smith interim head coach to finish the season. Wooden had been the team’s director of player personnel and Smith the outside linebackers coach.
Spanos said the Chargers would put no limitations on their searches, suggesting the team will consider a wide field of candidates for both jobs. He also didn’t rule out anyone currently…
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Author : LA Times
Publish date : 2023-12-19 03:52:51
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