According to reports, the Chargers have already agreed to terms that will make the now-former Rams defensive coordinator their new head coach. The Chargers met with Staley for the second time on Sunday and a deal is expected to be signed soon now that the Rams are no longer playing.

Staley’s rise in the ranks has been very quick, with this year being his first as a defensive coordinator. Staley got his start in the NFL as an outside linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears in 2017. He then took the same position with the Denver Broncos before accepting the defensive coordinator job with the Rams in 2020.

The Chargers look to be a good fit for Staley, who will have top-tier talent at his disposal, namely edge rusher Joey Bosa and star safety Derwin Hames leading the defense. Staley also has quarterback Justin Herbert, who is expected to be named Rookie of the Year after a record-breaking 2020 season.

Staley is also expected to retain offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, who will be expected to continue shaping Herbert into a long-term franchise quarterback.

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James got injured during Sunday’s practice and had to be carted off the field. The Chargers initially said that the 24-year-old safety is being evaluated, and “a timeframe for his return has not yet been determined.” However, everything points out that he’s in for a long break.

This is a tough blow for both Derwin James and the Chargers. James dealt with injuries last season and was limited to only five games in 2019. He looked great in training camp this year, and it seemed like he is in for another stellar season after Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections in 2018. That, unfortunately, won’t be the case, and he’ll have to wait another year to get back on the field.

Chargers planned to rely heavily on James this year and don’t have particularly reliable backing within their roster. There is a chance that All-Pro corner Desmond King steps into the safety role, while second-year player Nasir Adderly and rookie Alohi Gilman could also be used to fill the void.

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According to reports, the Chargers have already agreed to terms that will make the now-former Rams defensive coordinator their new head coach. The Chargers met with Staley for the second time on Sunday and a deal is expected to be signed soon now that the Rams are no longer playing.

Staley’s rise in the ranks has been very quick, with this year being his first as a defensive coordinator. Staley got his start in the NFL as an outside linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears in 2017. He then took the same position with the Denver Broncos before accepting the defensive coordinator job with the Rams in 2020.

The Chargers look to be a good fit for Staley, who will have top-tier talent at his disposal, namely edge rusher Joey Bosa and star safety Derwin Hames leading the defense. Staley also has quarterback Justin Herbert, who is expected to be named Rookie of the Year after a record-breaking 2020 season.

Staley is also expected to retain offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, who will be expected to continue shaping Herbert into a long-term franchise quarterback.

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James got injured during Sunday’s practice and had to be carted off the field. The Chargers initially said that the 24-year-old safety is being evaluated, and “a timeframe for his return has not yet been determined.” However, everything points out that he’s in for a long break.

This is a tough blow for both Derwin James and the Chargers. James dealt with injuries last season and was limited to only five games in 2019. He looked great in training camp this year, and it seemed like he is in for another stellar season after Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections in 2018. That, unfortunately, won’t be the case, and he’ll have to wait another year to get back on the field.

Chargers planned to rely heavily on James this year and don’t have particularly reliable backing within their roster. There is a chance that All-Pro corner Desmond King steps into the safety role, while second-year player Nasir Adderly and rookie Alohi Gilman could also be used to fill the void.

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