Eric Williams
NFC West Writer
Los Angeles Chargers owner Dean Spanos finally made the moves many expected, firing longtime general manager Tom Telesco and beleaguered head coach Brandon Staley after an embarrassing road loss to the Las Vegas Raiders last week.
In announcing the moves, Spanos said the organization needs a new vision and that the goal remains to build and maintain a championship-caliber team. Well, the Chargers have not won the AFC West since 2009, have just two playoff victories in the past 14 seasons and have cycled through five head coaches since 2012.
How Spanos and the Chargers move forward — and how much they are willing to spend to change the culture — will tell us if ownership stays true to its word. The Chargers will move into a sparkling new practice facility in El Segundo next year. And they are still competing for eyeballs and fans in an ultra-competitive professional sports environment in Los Angeles.
The Bolts have one of the most talented quarterbacks in the league in Justin Herbert, but are they willing to pay top dollar to secure a coach who can lead them to sustained success? And can they identify the potential of a young head coach in the hiring process?
Nick Sirianni and Shane Steichen recently served as position coaches for the Bolts, but they ultimately let them get out of the building. Now, Sirianni is the only coach in Philadelphia Eagles history to lead them to the postseason in his first three seasons. And rookie head coach Steichen has the Indianapolis Colts on the brink of the playoffs — with a backup quarterback no less.
Change is inevitable. But is Spanos willing to tweak his organizational structure to allow for a head coach who wants more control over the roster and the overall direction of the franchise, or will he keep the duties separate between general manager and head coach? And will Spanos be willing to pay for not only a top-level head coach but also for…
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Publish date : 2023-12-21 20:56:59
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