After Being Fired by Chargers, Brandon Staley Lands Three DC Interviews

Could we see Staley back on the sidelines this season?

Former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley is looking to stay in the NFL. He is interviewing for the vacant defensive coordinator position with the Green Bay Packers.

Staley was fired by the Chargers just before the end of the regular season after the team completely underperformed once again. 

Former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley is interviewing for the Packers vacant DC job, sources tell me and @DMRussini.

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) January 26, 2024

It also seems that he is drawing interest from his old team, and the Miami Dolphins as well. Staley was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams before taking the job as the leading man with the Bolts.

Former Chargers’ HC Brandon Staley is meeting today with the Packers about their defensive coordinator job, is scheduled to meet with the Dolphins about their DC vacancy this weekend, and has drawn interest from the Rams about being a potential Raheem Morris replacement, per… pic.twitter.com/76Bk9ItNVV

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 26, 2024

Despite his lack of success as the head coach for the Chargers, Staley does have a good football mind. He was a successful defensive coordinator with the Rams, which helped him land the role with the Chargers.

While it didn't work out with the Bolts, Staley has shown the ability to lead defenses. He may be better suited for a coordinator role, where he isn't the one trying to control everything. 

The Rams and Dolphins are intriguing spots for Staley to land, while the Packers could make some sense also. A reunion with Sean McVay in Los Angeles could be exactly what Staley needs to build himself back up.

The Rams' defense was good last season, and Los Angeles is poised to take a step forward next season. He could step right in and feel very comfortable in that situation again.

Going to Miami or Green Bay would be more of a challenge, but Staley is a competitor. He showed that during his time with the Bolts, even if some of his decisions were questionable at best.

It looks like we will see Staley back on the sidelines this coming season if all goes well. He deserves another chance to be a coordinator in the league, and maybe things will be different if he ever gets another chance to run a team.