The Chargers apparently did due diligence when they asked Rams defense coordinator Brandon Staley for a second interview on Sunday about head coach vacancies.
Starry, who met the Chargers in person, wasn’t the beginning of his second interview. He has always been the Chargers’ number one choice, and they didn’t allow him to leave the building without a new job profession.
The Chargers announced on Sunday night that they had agreed to make Starry the 17th head coach in franchise history.
Starry, 38, has transformed the Rams’ defense into arguably the best unit in the NFL this season. In the playoff division round, Starry and Rams lost to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday.
Starry will move from coaching Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey of Thousand Oaks to Joey Bosa and Derwin James of Costa Mesa.
“It’s hard to say in words how excited I am to be the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers,” Starley said in a statement. “It’s certainly a dream come true, but it’s also a dream that’s just getting started. There’s a reason why this was probably the most popular job, from ownership to fans, towns, and men in the locker room. It is a total package.
“I can’t thank the Spanos family and (general manager) Tom Telesco for trusting us. By the time we read this quote in the press release, we were already in the development of the program Chargers. We are working hard. Every fan can be proud. ”
Starry also planned to interview the New York Jets for the opening of the head coach and interview the Houston Texans and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Bills’ attack coordinator, Brian Dabol, has a close relationship with the Telesco and his offensive resume may have benefited the Chargers’ quarterback Justin Herbert. It seems that he was the front runner of the opening of. Also, Saturday morning’s ESPN report mentioned that Daboll was a favorite of the job.
“Brandon not only has a great football mindset, but also makes him the ideal head coach to move our team forward,” Telesco said in a statement. “He has the ability to effectively adjust, apply and communicate his concept. It’s clear that Brandon doesn’t overdo it. He’s a football equivalent to Jim’s rat. , It has gained the universal respect of the players he coached throughout his journey. ”
The Chargers were almost quiet during the second week of head coach search after interviewing eight candidates last week. The team fired Anthony Lynn four seasons later as head coach on January 4.
Starry was considered a long shot because of his defensive career — the Chargers interviewed five attack coordinators, including Jason Garrett, Eric Binniemy, Arthur Smith, Joe Brady, and Dabol. ..
Starry’s stock as a coaching candidate surged after the Rams defense dominated quarterback Russell Wilson and Seahawks attacks with a wildcard victory on January 9. Regular season of yards allowed per game (281.9) and points earned per game (18.5).
Rams coach Sean McBay said before the announcement, “If you lose him, obviously a big loss for the Rams.” You will soon be the first choice for many of these jobs and you will realize how valuable these opportunities are. ”
Rams’ all-professional cornerback, Ramsie, also expected Starley to get a head coach job. “I think he’s good at his job. He’s smart and knows how to put players in a position to play and influence the game. How to get the most out of people I know how to calm people and keep us going through the game. ”
Originally from Perry, Ohio, Starry is currently the third youngest head coach in the NFL after McBay (34) and Zac Taylor (37) in the Bengals.
The Chargers have a paper-studded defense that hasn’t fully realized its potential in the last two seasons. The injuries played a big role, but the Chargers were sacking, takeaway, and impacting with a defense featuring Bosa, Melvin Ingram in defensive end, Limbal Joseph in defensive tackle, Chris Harris Jr. in cornerback and Casey Hayward. I had a hard time generating the play.
Starry’s past stopped at the Rams, showing that he can train young players and push veterans during his career years as an external linebacker coach for Denver Broncos (2019) and Chicago Bears (2017-2018). I am. The Rams were led by star players Donald and Ramsey, but linebackers Leonard Floyd, cornerbacks Troy Hill and Darious Williams, and safety John Johnson and Jordan Fuller were all under Starry’s leadership. Had an outstanding season below.
Chargers defensive lineman Jerry Tillary and safety Nasir Ada Lee (the team’s top two picks in the 2019 NFL Draft) haven’t lived up to expectations. They, along with defensive tackle Justin Jones and linebacker Kenneth Murray, could benefit from Starry’s defensive coaching style, which focuses on player strengths rather than schemes.
If James and linebacker Drew Tranquil are healthy in 2021, Starry will also gain a star share. James missed the entire 2020 season due to a knee injury, and Tranquil played just four minutes after his ankle was injured in the opening round.
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— Derwin James Jr. (@DerwinJames) January 18, 2021
At the end of the season press conference, Telesco repeatedly said he wasn’t looking for an offensive or defensive coach. He wanted a leader with strong communication skills and a high personality to represent the organization.
Starry has built a reputation for being a defensive expert who studied under Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, but has been respected by star players such as Ramsey, Donald, Denver’s Von Miller and Chicago’s Karil Mack. It is also known to be. He is not afraid to talk about current national events and keeps his position and minority coaches from being overlooked.
Starry may have beaten the Chargers for his leadership qualities, but he would also have had a good plan to develop Herbert for the sensational rookie season. Staley is familiar with the offensive side as he played quarterbacks with Dayton and Mercy Hurst.
Telesco made recommendations for organizing coaching staff, but said the head coach had the final say. Telesco and Starley were defense coordinators at John Carroll University in 2015 and 2016, so they may have already known each other before the interview. The Division III program is Telesco’s alma mater.
Starry’s first NFL coach job was the 2017 Bears. Four years later, Starry won the Rams in the second round of the playoffs and took up the job of head coach.
Growing up playing basketball, Starry was known for using the NBA analogy. He compared Ramsey with LeBron James and Donald with Shaquille O’Neal.
He will need to consider more NBA comparisons for the Chargers players.
Got our guy pic.twitter.com/Nb9CgeZhlx
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) January 18, 2021
I’m excited to see what this defense looks like !!!!! 💪🏾
— Kenneth Murray (@KennethMurray) January 18, 2021
boom! Let’s get to work 💪🏼 https://t.co/CrOOa2Rumx
-DT (@DTranquill) January 18, 2021
Brandon Staley is the NFL’s third youngest head coach # Charger pic.twitter.com/BeyUnjybGv
— Gilbert Manzano (@ GManzano24) January 18, 2021
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