Per multiple reports, the Los Angeles Chargers fired Brandon Staley Monday morning. According to Adam Schefter with ESPN, the Chargers also fired general manager Tom Telesco.
The Chargers also fired GM Tom Telesco. https://t.co/DYdgCmZq4w
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 15, 2023
The move came hours after the Chargers lost in humiliating fashion on Thursday Night Football to their divisional rival, the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders destroyed the Chargers 63-21.
The loss was so bad Staley said in his post-game press conference he wasn’t sure if he’d survive the morning to coach the team Friday. However, Staley said he believed he should.
Owner Dean Spanos felt differently after three years of underachieving. In three seasons, Staley’s Chargers failed to make it past the Wild Card round in the playoffs with a top NFL quarterback, Justin Herbert, on the roster. They made the playoffs just once.
Here’s the statement from Spanos on the decision to fire Staley and Telesco:
*I want to thank Tom and Brandon for their hard work, dedication and professionalism, and wish both them and their great families nothing but the best,” said Owner and Chairman of the Board Dean Spanos. “These decisions are never easy, nor are they something I take lightly – especially when you consider the number of people they impact.
We are clearly not where we expect to be, however, and we need new vision. Doing nothing in the name of continuity was not a risk I was willing to take. Our fans have stood strong through so many ups and downs and close games.
They deserve more. Frankly. they’ve earned more. Building and maintaining a championship-caliber program remains our ultimate goal. And reimagining how we achieve that goal begins today.”
One HC candidate emerges for the Los Angeles Chargers
Chargers and NFL fans already have a replacement in mind for Staley. Many fans think New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick would have the perfect opportunity to come in and take over a team that already has their franchise quarterback. Reports came out earlier this week the Patriots are set to fire Belichick after the season.
Here are the best takes on social media of fans thinking Belichick can replace Staley.
This opens up the Bill Belichick to the Chargers conversation #PMSLive https://t.co/yNzMbmmIiY pic.twitter.com/HUsN38j2CU
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 15, 2023
How Herbert feels going from Brandon Staley to Bill Belichick next season pic.twitter.com/TG8GeDDdsf
— Adam Samuels (@SamuelAdams_12) December 15, 2023
Bill Belichick, YOU are a Los Angeles Charger.
— Kyle Granger (@KG__XV) December 15, 2023
Bill Belichick walking into Chargers HQ this offseason pic.twitter.com/79Rmq6Sx7h
— Shane P. Hallam (@ShanePHallam) December 15, 2023
I speak for all 5 chargers fans when I say we want bill Belichick as our next coach pic.twitter.com/9GMZlNP0Ly
— Alejandro Proskauer 🇵🇷 (@AProskauer) December 15, 2023
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