Chargers Fire Head Coach Brandon Staley and General Manager After 42-Point Blowout Loss: New Vision Needed
The Los Angeles Chargers fired head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco following a blowout loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, ending Staley's tumultuous three-year tenure and Telesco's stint since 2013.
Why It MattersThe firings mark a significant upheaval in the Chargers' leadership after a disappointing season, reflecting the team's desire for a new vision and a championship-caliber program.
By the Numbers- Chargers went 24-24 in Staley's three seasons
- Under Staley, the Chargers finished with consecutive winning seasons for the first time since 2017 and 2018
- Herbert is 30-32 in his four seasons as the Chargers starter, with 14 losses by three or fewer points
- Chargers rank 31st in points per game allowed (24.8) and 29th in yards allowed per game (359.6) in Staley's three seasons
- Firing of head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco
- The Chargers join the Las Vegas Raiders and Carolina Panthers as the third team to fire a coach during the 2023 season
- The team's desire for a new vision and a championship-caliber program
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