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Tom Telesco: I support Brandon Staley 100 percent, we’re both big believers in using data
Posted by Michael David Smith on January 21, 2022, 4:56 AM EST
Chargers coach Brandon Staley gained a reputation as perhaps the most analytics-driven coach in the NFL during the 2021 season, and when the Chargers fell short of the playoffs, Staley's approach drew plenty of criticism.
“I support him 100 percent,” Telesco said of Staley. “I’m a big believer in using data to make decisions, as is he. It doesn’t mean that there isn’t context involved in that — I mean, we’re not robots — but we’re trying to put our players in a position of strength, in a position of advantage, as much as we can. I love the identity that we play with. I know, on the outside, that not everyone may agree with how we play, but it’s who we are and I love it. That’s what we are and that’s the way that we’re going to play moving forward. You know what you get with us; we’re going to play aggressive — it’s not reckless, I really don’t see it as reckless. All of these decisions, even though they’re made in real-time, there’s research involved in it prior to the game. There’s also context involved in that, too. Like I said, Brandon is not a robot, but with decisions on the field, you have to make quick, quick decisions in real-time. I thought that he did a really excellent job with that this year. He has my support behind that.”
Telesco also said Staley is building his relationships with his players in a way that should bear fruit for years to come.
“He handled things very well this year,” Telesco said. “It’s great working with them. We have a great working relationship. I think you guys can tell, too, he really has a great connection with our team and with our players. I think you saw that on a daily basis. He has definitely brought an identity to this football team, which is step number one as you come in as a new head coach. I think that the future’s bright with where we are.”
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Popper reads between the lines and says...
--Nasir continues to have a problem with consistency in tackling. (I see DB as a position sf highest need; maybe a Safety that can tackle and play some Corner, Slot.)
--There is a pervasive defensive problem with assignments and technique. (I see a need for a splash FA + a fairly high draft pick at DT; we must have talented depth/rotation.)
--ORT must be addressed. (Pipkins is finally becoming our Swing Tackle.)We do not play modern football.
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Spencer Brown (Buffalo)was sitting right there in the 3rd rd. Instead they choose WR Palmer, otherwise RT would now be non-issue. Then w/Staley DB background address secondary with next 3rd round selection Elijah Molden (Tennessee) instead a blocking TE, so far, low impactful results.
Punctuates playoff teams from non-playoff teams.
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Be it a stud CB or safety, I think there is a good chance there will be legit impact players available in free agency. I’d love it if a monster impact 27 year-old DT was available, but there won’t be. Gotta see what happens with franchise tags, but someone like JC Jackson, Jessie Bates, Carlton Davis, or Marcus Williams. At that point you’ve got a pretty solid secondary and can focus on the front seven. I think if we resign White, Jones, and Nwosu that’s a start. Then go get Akiem Hicks and it’s starting to look like a solid D. Plus then you’re not drafting for need and can see what the draft brings you.
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Originally posted by jamrock View Post
Telesco was as surprised as all of us that the defensive mastermind he hired as HC couldn’t put it together. Blamed himself but….
Refreshing honesty from TT.
It's a contract year.
He's so grateful we drafted MW.
Interesting choice of words.
He knows run defense is our achilles heal.
Do something about it !We do not play modern football.
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Originally posted by 21&500 View PostThere you have it
straight from the horses mouth
Telesco understands our frustration
Feels great to be understood
Any questions?
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Originally posted by wu-dai clan View Post
LOL.
Refreshing honesty from TT.
It's a contract year.
He's so grateful we drafted MW.
Interesting choice of words.
He knows run defense is our achilles heal.
Do something about it !
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Originally posted by wu-dai clan View PostPopper reads between the lines and says...
--Nasir continues to have a problem with consistency in tackling. (I see DB as a position sf highest need; maybe a Safety that can tackle and play some Corner, Slot.)
--There is a pervasive defensive problem with assignments and technique. (I see a need for a splash FA + a fairly high draft pick at DT; we must have talented depth/rotation.)
--ORT must be addressed. (Pipkins is finally becoming our Swing Tackle.)
I am not beholden to anybody. Maybe guys like Aboushi, Anderson, Roberts and Hopkins as they are pretty cheap and Roberts/Hopkins added too special teams
But for how Staley wants to play - if they need to make changes - all for it. Adderley did get the 4th year increase - his salary bumped to $2.5m - like Dru T because of playing time as a draft pick.
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