The firing of head coach Brandon Staley could have been crucial, however it may not be the one downside dealing with the Los Angeles Chargers’ pursuit of constructing a winner.
A supply near the group lately spoke with Kris Rhim of ESPN, revealing a “disconnect” between gamers within the locker room, primarily a separation of offense and protection.
“That is a recipe for catastrophe,” the supply advised Rhim. “And I do not put blame on [GM Tom] Telesco, I do not put blame on Staley or any of that. It is the gamers’ job to do this [stuff].”
To nobody’s shock, the Chargers despatched their GM and head coach packing following an embarrassing 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raider in Week 15 which dropped the group to 5-9. If the supply is correct in regards to the vibe across the locker room, although, it is a difficulty the brand new regime must take care of instantly.
Groups that play collectively win collectively as a result of expertise can solely take you to date. Teammates do not have to love one another – although it helps – however open traces of communication solely result in good issues whereas boundaries principally do not. A coach can solely accomplish that a lot in that respect, because the onus is on the group’s leaders to unite the room.
Relating to who will fill the vacant spots left by Staley and Telesco, Chargers group president John Spanos believes the roles are “fascinating” and can draw one of the best candidates.
In the meantime, there isn’t a scarcity of prospects for head coach, headlined by unlikely-but-dreamy choices like Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh.
Whoever leads the Chargers into 2024 and past should first change the tradition that is led to just one playoff berth during the last 5 seasons. They may profit from a franchise quarterback already in tow, Justin Herbert, however it’s clear the problems with the franchise go far past X’s and O’s.
