NFL: Do the San Diego Chargers Need a Makeover?

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Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy looks on from the sideline during the first half of the game against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

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Head Coach Mike McCoy may have one of the hottest seats in the NFL. McCoy’s offense has been mediocre during his tenure, and the defense has been wildly inconsistent.

The team and it’s owners (the Spanos family) are growing weary of the Chargers inability to break through the AFC West. Before Peyton Manning arrived in Denver, the Chargers had consistent divisional success. Going back to the Schottenheimer era, the Chargers built a decent roster in the late 2000’s. The Chargers relieved Schottenheimer from his position after several playoff appearances, and the team has plummeted since. Over the past few seasons, all of which during McCoy’s tenure, the team feels like it has taken numerous steps backwards.

The Chargers are now looking up from the cellar in the AFC West, and I think the team will want a new head coach with the attitude to fight to the top.

One key is that the Chargers have an established quarterback in place. There are many places a new head coach could land where they’ll have someone like Philip Rivers under center. This could be an interesting fit for Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott to land.

General Manager Tom Telesco has a personal connection to New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels– both attended John Carroll University.

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