The Los Angeles Chargers have made a major shakeup to their organization, dismissing head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco after an unsuccessful campaign. The Chargers finished the 2021 season with a 7-9 record, missing out on the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year.
Staley had been the head coach of the Chargers since the start of the 2021 season, and had previously served as the defensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams. He was seen as a rising star in the NFL coaching ranks, and was expected to help turn around the fortunes of the Chargers. However, the team struggled throughout the season, and ultimately fell short of expectations.
Telesco had been with the Chargers since 2013, and was responsible for building the team’s roster. He was widely praised for his work in constructing a talented roster, but his teams were unable to make the playoffs in any of his eight seasons as general manager.
The Chargers have yet to name replacements for Staley and Telesco, but they are expected to begin their search for new leadership soon. In the meantime, the team will be led by interim head coach Shane Steichen and interim general manager Ed McGuire.
The dismissals of Staley and Telesco are a sign that the Chargers are looking to make changes in order to become a more successful franchise. It remains to be seen if the new leadership can turn things around for the Chargers, but it is clear that the team is looking to make a fresh start.
