Chargers OC candidates

[Bolt-O]

I assume this is the source tweet. Someone assumes that he identified Roman as the OC, but the tweet reads that he was a former OC.

[CanadianBoltFan]

I assume this is the source tweet. Someone assumes that he identified Roman as the OC, but the tweet reads that he was a former OC.

KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports the Chargers are expected to hire Greg Roman as their offensive coordinator.

This is an interesting but not all that surprising of a hire. Roman worked with Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh from 2011 to 2014 and had an offense that ranked 11th in points per game in each of their first three seasons. What makes the Roman hire an interesting one is the fact most of his success has come with rushing quarterbacks. Colin Kaepernick, Tyrod Taylor, and Lamar Jackson all enjoyed tremendous success under Roman but are far from the mold Justin Herbert is cut from. While Herbert has athleticism to spare, we can expect Roman’s offense to look significantly different from what we’ve seen in recent years. Former 49ers quarterback Alex Smith enjoyed a resurgence under Greg Roman in 2011 and 2012, throwing for 4881-30-10 in 25 starts. We’d expect far more productive numbers from Herbert, however, who as the far more talented player.

[Bolt-O]

If you have a link to that text, I'd appreciate it.

[Classic]

I thought Greg was gonna be a posistuon coach. I think this might be the one staff hiring i dont like. Roman's offense tend to have very shallow passing numbers so I hope he doesnt limit Herbert.

[ChargersPowderBlue]

KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports the Chargers are expected to hire Greg Roman as their offensive coordinator.

This is an interesting but not all that surprising of a hire. Roman worked with Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh from 2011 to 2014 and had an offense that ranked 11th in points per game in each of their first three seasons. What makes the Roman hire an interesting one is the fact most of his success has come with rushing quarterbacks. Colin Kaepernick, Tyrod Taylor, and Lamar Jackson all enjoyed tremendous success under Roman but are far from the mold Justin Herbert is cut from. While Herbert has athleticism to spare, we can expect Roman’s offense to look significantly different from what we’ve seen in recent years. Former 49ers quarterback Alex Smith enjoyed a resurgence under Greg Roman in 2011 and 2012, throwing for 4881-30-10 in 25 starts. We’d expect far more productive numbers from Herbert, however, who as the far more talented player.

Why him? I don't want Greg Romans.

[Fouts2herbert]

Roman fired by his brother already, Greg=unworthy of Justin Herbert if this turns out to be true...I'm not interested in seeing Herbert run RPOs all day...I hope this doesn't turn out to be true, I read a couple days ago that he was joining the staff as the run game coordinator not the OC...

[Fouts2herbert]

I thought Greg was gonna be a posistuon coach. I think this might be the one staff hiring i dont like. Roman's offense tend to have very shallow passing numbers so I hope he doesnt limit Herbert.

yeah, that was the word...

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

I assume this is the source tweet. Someone assumes that he identified Roman as the OC, but the tweet reads that he was a former OC.

This (appears to) confirm that Jay Harbaugh and Ryan Ficken will co-exist on the same staff.

It's good to see a truly competent, difference-making coach retained.

[Fouts2herbert]

This (appears to) confirm that Jay Harbaugh and Ryan Ficken will co-exist on the same staff.

It's good to see a truly competent, difference-making coach retained.

yes, if it ain't broke, don't fix it...

[blueman]

yes, if it ain't broke, don't fix it...

That should be the OC’s mantra next season. As in, if they can’t tackle, keep running it down their throat; if they can’t cover, keep throwing it. Something our last couple OCs never ever did.

[Formula 21]

Forget the OC, here’s the important guy, the OL coach.


Mike Devlin (American football)

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Assistant offensive line coach

November 16, 1969(age 54) Blacksburg, Virginia, U.S.

6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

325 lb (147 kg)

Cherokee(Marlton, New Jersey)

Iowa

1993 / Round: 5 / Pick: 136

Buffalo Bills (1993–1995) Arizona Cardinals (1996–1999)

Toledo (2004–2005) Offensive line coach New York Jets (2006–2012) Tight ends coach New York Jets (2013–2014) Offensive line coach Houston Texans (2015–2020) Offensive line coach Baltimore Ravens (2022–present) Assistant offensive line coach

Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year(1992)

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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Michael Richard Devlin (born November 16, 1969) is a former professional American football player and coach who is the assistant offensive line coach for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL).

High school years


Devlin attended Cherokee High School in the Marlton section of Evesham Township, New Jerseyand was a letterman in football. Devlin played for the second-best high school football team in New Jersey, losing The Star-Ledger Trophy to the number one team and USA Today top five ranked Union High School Farmers. Devlin would later start with two Union Farmers at the University of Iowa, running back Tony Stewart and Offensive Guard Mike Ferroni.

Professional career


Devlin was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL Draft after playing college football as an interior lineman with the Iowa Hawkeyes.^[1]

He played 58 career games over a span of seven years in the NFL. During his three-year stint with the Buffalo Bills, he played on special teams and at center and guard, backed up All-Pro Kent Hull, and made an appearance in Super Bowl XXVIII. On March 8, 1996, Devlin signed with the Arizona Cardinals. During his time there, he was part of the starting lineup at center in all but two of twenty-six games. Devlin retired from playing after the 1999 season.

Coaching career


In 2000, he became a quality control coach for the Cardinals, before becoming an assistant offensive lineman coach. During the 2004–2005 seasons, Devlin served as offensive line coach for the Toledo Rockets. In 2006, Devlin became the tight ends coach for the New York Jets. He was promoted to offensive line coach on February 5, 2013.^[2]

Devlin left the Jets to accept the same position with the Houston Texans on January 9, 2015^[3] to Coach the offensive line under Bill O'Brien.

In 2022 he became the assistant offensive line coach for the Baltimore Ravens.

[Formula 21]

You think John Harbaugh recommended Devlin?

That would be high praise coming from the coach of a very successful run oriented offense.