Can Chargers’ Brandon Staley ship on daring guarantees?

Though he is reportedly on the recent seat, Chargers head coach Brandon Staley raised expectations for his group this season.

“Certainly one of my massive takeaways [from the offseason] was, now we have all the things we want right here to go to the place we wish to go,” Staley lately stated, per Tyler Dragon of USA Right now. “We have not had that final breakthrough everybody right here needs and expects. A breakthrough for us is a Tremendous Bowl championship. That is what we anticipate.”

Per OddsChecker, the Chargers — considered one of 12 groups that is by no means gained the Tremendous Bowl — maintain the Tenth-best odds (+2500) of hoisting their first Lombardi Trophy.

L.A.’s proficient roster consists of stars on each side of the ball. QB Justin Herbert threw for the second-most yards (4,739 in 17 video games, behind Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes) within the league final season and may enhance beneath new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, whereas edge-rushers Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack may type a fearsome pass-rushing duo if the tandem stays wholesome.

Regardless of the expertise, some imagine the HC stifles the membership’s potential. In its final 4 matchups with divisional-rival Kansas Metropolis, Los Angeles misplaced every sport by one possession, and it blew a 27-point lead in a 31-30 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars within the wild-card spherical final season. Many imagine the Bolts preserve arising brief on account of Staley.

“There was hypothesis that Staley is perhaps in bother, however he survived, although adjustments have been made on his employees,” wrote Frank Schwab of Yahoo Sports activities. “The Chargers have a proficient roster. They haven’t lived as much as that expertise for years. A nasty season for the Chargers may result in a change at head coach.”

Staley should ship on his guarantees this season. In any other case, it would not be stunning if he misplaced his job within the hope one other HC can take the group to the following degree.