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Per Schefter, Chargers have fired Staley (and the GM)

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What a surprise...

Wonder if this makes Chargers (LA market) a better option for a top coach than us come January?

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Yes.

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[quote=AnonEmouse;1354366]What a surprise...

Wonder if this makes Chargers (LA market) a better option for a top coach than us come January?[/quote]

Yes and No.

Pros: team has a established QB and offensive weapons (K. Allen Ekeler, etc.,. etc.). They also have key players in the defense (Bosa, etc., etc.).

Cons: tough division, win-now expectations, coach/GM will need to work with existing roster/players.

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[quote=Ruhskins;1354362]Herbert is out for the season. That was their back up playing yesterday.[/quote]

.. wow thanks did not know that .. makes sense now !

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[quote=Ruhskins;1354368]Yes and No.

Pros: team has a established QB and offensive weapons (K. Allen Ekeler, etc.,. etc.). They also have key players in the defense (Bosa, etc., etc.).

Cons: tough division, win-now expectations, coach/GM will need to work with existing roster/players.[/quote]

I don't understand how the Cons you mention would make LA a less desirable destination. The AFC West isn't any tougher than the NFC East if we're talking about the top 3. Every team wants to "win now". The new GM/Coach here will have to work with the existing roster/players too.

There's a lot more work to be done here in my opinion before this team is a contender. LA just needs a HC who can get out of his own way.

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The owner there has a bit of a reputation for being cheap when it comes to hiring coaches. Could have had Sean Payton last year. I don't know Harris' record on hiring when it comes to paying coaches but that will play a part and may make good candidates think twice about the Chargers, that and the fact they will always be the junior partner to the Rams whilst they share that stadium

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;1354373]I don't understand how the Cons you mention would make LA a less desirable destination. The AFC West isn't any tougher than the NFC East if we're talking about the top 3. Every team wants to "win now". The new GM/Coach here will have to work with the existing roster/players too.

There's a lot more work to be done here in my opinion before this team is a contender. LA just needs a HC who can get out of his own way.[/quote]

The tough division part was taken from a recent ESPN article, but you're right, NFC East is probably tougher.

Chargers have had relative success compared to our team. We are going to be in a rebuilding mode, and I don't think anyone realistically expects our team to be a playoff contender right away. I'm not saying we shouldn't, but the new Chargers HC will have a shorter leash since they are not rebuilding and have seen recent success.

And yes, the new GM/HC here will need to work with existing players, but the advantage of being on rebuild mode is that there are no realistic expectations to keep any player. I highly doubt that a new Chargers GM/Coach will be able to easily move on from Herbert or Bosa, whereas the new GM/Coach here will be able to do pretty much anything with the existing roster.

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The colts have also turned their franchise around in a very short time span. It’s all about Coaching and QB play. Mindshew has been awesome lately.

Sam Howell is going to be legit if they can build around him.


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Montez Sweat 12.5 sacks and counting.

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Dallas = Frauds


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[QUOTE=SFREDSKIN;1354433]Montez Sweat 12.5 sacks and counting.[/QUOTE]


We knew he was better than CY. But I’m glad they traded him


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[quote=skinsfaninok;1354496]Dallas = Frauds


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/quote]What a beautiful throttling the Bills handed Dallas today. Still think Buffalo could be dangerous in the playoffs. James Cook is a stud.

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Tonight could be a good one. Would be a big victory for either team. All of the AFC will be rooting for Jacksonville except Ravens' fans.

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Jaguars actively trying to lose. 2 missed FGs, unforced fumble, then threw short of the endzone.