Brandon Staley gave his Los Angeles Chargers players something to think about when they held their final meeting of the season Monday — “all endings are beginnings.”
Staley has faced second guessing by many over decisions made in two games late in the season that resulted in overtime losses. He passed up field goals in two goal-to-go situations against Kansas City on Dec. 16. In the season finale against Las Vegas, he went for it on fourth down deep on his side of the field and also called a timeout in the final minute of overtime when it appeared the Raiders were out of field goal range.
Los Angeles was 22 of 34 on fourth down this season. The 22 successful conversions is the most since the league started keeping track in 1991. Staley also has been transparent and accountable in why those decisions were made, whether or not they were successful. “What we’re trying to do is give our team the best chance to win. I think that we’ve been transparent about our process and owning the mistakes, if they happen. Sometimes it’s not going to go down, but you can be proud of your process,” he said. “I feel like we have an identity that we believe in. I feel like a lot of the decisions that are being second-guessed, some of those same decisions, they gave us a huge opportunity to be in the hunt.
Staley and general manager Tom Telesco will have many tough decisions during the offseason, with upgrading the defense being a priority. Staley directed the Rams' top-ranked defense in 2020 while the Chargers were 23rd in total defense, allowed the third-most yards rushing and tied for third-most points allowed.“Any time you’re the head coach and the play-caller, there’s going to be more that’s required of you, but I also think that brings out the best in you.
Staley said that he will meet with his assistant coaches over the next week, but hasn't indicated if any major staff changes are forthcoming.
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