Charger Coordinator/Staffing News and Discussion

[Lone Bolt]

Not really. There's a strong chance Staley (and all other HC candidates) were told that he had to keep Steichen on the staff. That's basically what Lombardi and many of us feel like happened.

And it's not without merit because I'm sure you remember the Chargers doing the same thing with Whisenhunt and Lynn as well.

If he was told he had to keep Steichen on staff, why would the Rams have had to block an interview with O'Connell? No logic in your arguement whatsoever....Nobody knows Jackshit, so why point fingers and complain?

[sonorajim]

Is this our new DC?

Wiki says done deal. DL coach. Rodgers won the John Teerlinck Award in 2018 for NFL's best DL Coach. I have to guess that he's a quality add. I'm waiting to see how this happened.
Exciting times.

[MasterOfPuppets]

Wait, so you think McConnell is the only option other than Steichen for OC?

who is this McConnell you guys are speaking of?

[Xenos]

who is this McConnell you guys are speaking of?

[Bolt-O]

Wiki says done deal. DL coach. Rodgers won the John Teerlinck Award in 2018 for NFL's best DL Coach. I have to guess that he's a quality add. I'm waiting to see how this happened.
Exciting times.

Never trust Wiki for current events, it was probably updated by someone who read the rumor.

[21&500]

https://www.windycitygridiron.com/platform/amp/2021/1/20/22241683/chicago-bears-report-jay-rodgers-to-leave-for-role-with-los-angeles-chargers-nfl-offseason-2021

[Charge!]

Wiki says done deal. DL coach. Rodgers won the John Teerlinck Award in 2018 for NFL's best DL Coach. I have to guess that he's a quality add. I'm waiting to see how this happened.
Exciting times.

sounds good then..... i'm all for adding good coaches..... and good coaches will probablyu do a better job coaching players and choosing the best players to draft and stay on the team.....

[chargeroo]

https://www.windycitygridiron.com/pl...offseason-2021

Sounds good!

[like54ninjas]

https://www.windycitygridiron.com/pl...offseason-2021

Don’t know anything more than this about him other than this article but he is a high performing position coach who is sought after.
Aggressive younger coaching staff seems to be the direction.

[Topcat]

Wiki says done deal. DL coach. Rodgers won the John Teerlinck Award in 2018 for NFL's best DL Coach. I have to guess that he's a quality add. I'm waiting to see how this happened.
Exciting times.

Chicago Sun-Times confirms Rodgers to Bolts. Wonder if he's the new DC...he was considered for DC in Chicago:

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Defensive line coach Jay Rodgers, one of the Bears’ best position coaches, is leaving the team, a source confirmed late Wednesday night.

Rodgers will join Brandon Staley, with whom he worked from 2017-18 in Chicago, as a member of the Los Angeles Chargers coaching staff. Staley, who was hired as head coach earlier this week, coached outside linebackers for the Bears.

Rodgers was considered an in-house defensive coordinator candidate for the Bears, who are still looking to replace Chuck Pagano.

Rodgers has coached for the Bears since 2015, when, along with brother Jeff, a special teams coordinator, he followed head coach John Fox from the Broncos.

Rodgers helped develop those in his position group better than almost any assistant in the league. Akiem Hicks became a Pro Bowl player and Eddie Goldman became one of the most well respected nose tackles in the NFL. Bilal Nichols has developed into a starter, while Nick Williams, Mario Edwards and Roy Robertson-Harris all thrived in part-time roles.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2...dman-matt-nagy

[Topcat]

Bears fans are not too happy about losing Rodgers:

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https://www.chicitysports.com/forum/threads/bears-dl-coach-jay-rodgers-heading-to-chargers.81199/

[21&500]

Is his brother a viable candidate for ST?