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sports2 years ago•7 min saved

"Chargers' Interim Head Coach Giff Smith: Interview Insights and Playoff Miss"

The Chargers have interviewed Giff Smith for their head coach position, with Smith having served as the team's Interim Head Coach for the final three games of the regular season. He has been with the Chargers since 2016, initially as the defensive line coach before taking over as the outside linebacker coach. Smith has coached several players to Pro Bowl selections and worked closely with standout players like Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack.

via Chargers.com|

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sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Chargers Shake-Up: Staley and Telesco Fired, Interim Coach Named"

The Los Angeles Chargers have fired general manager Tom Telesco and head coach Brandon Staley following a disappointing season with a 5-9 record. Giff Smith has been named interim head coach, while JoJo Wooden will serve as interim general manager. Telesco, who had been with the Chargers since 2013, oversaw three playoff appearances but never won an AFC West title. Staley, in his second season as head coach, struggled to establish a defensive identity and faced criticism for his aggressive fourth-down decisions. The Chargers' poor performance and a series of injuries to key players ultimately led to their dismissals.

via Los Angeles Times|

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