Can new Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh build a winner in Los Angeles?
Harbaugh accomplished his first task of forming a coaching staff and one thing is clear. The Chargers head coach placed an emphasis on continuity and familiarity when constructing his staff. Most of the Chargers coaches have previous ties to the Harbaugh family.
“Getting this staff, putting this staff together. We want an all-star staff that’s worthy to coach our players,” Harbaugh said at his introductory press conference on Feb. 1.
USA TODAY Sports examines Harbaugh’s coaching staff as it currently stands:
Offensive coordinator: Greg Roman
Roman previously served as Harbaugh’s offensive coordinator with the 49ers from 2011 to 2014. He also worked as the Ravens offensive coordinator under Harbaugh’s brother, John, from 2019-2022. Roman offenses are typically good at running the football. A criticism of Roman is that his past offenses have lacked innovation and creativity.
Defensive coordinator: Jesse Minter
Minter served as Harbaugh’s defensive coordinator at Michigan the past two seasons. Under Minter, the Wolverines were one of college football’s top teams in points allowed per game (10.4) and yards allowed per game (247.0) and helped the team earn a perfect 15-0 national championship season. Minter and new Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald run similar defensive schemes.
Special teams coordinator: Ryan Ficken
Harbaugh decided to retain Ryan Ficken after the coordinator helped turnaround what was a notoriously bad Chargers special teams unit before he arrived. Last year, Derius Davis led the NFL in average punt return yards (16), Cameron Dicker converted 31 of 33 field goals and made all of his extra-point attempts and JK Scott ranked in the top 10 with 30 punts inside the 20-yard line.
Quarterbacks coach: Shane Day
Day returns to the Chargers as…
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Publish date : 2024-02-19 12:00:44
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