Chargers fire coach, GM
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dean Spanos has decided he isn’t “All In” anymore on Brandon Staley and Tom Telesco leading the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Chargers owner fired Staley as coach and Telesco as general manager Friday morning after one of the worst losses in franchise history.
Los Angeles made the playoffs last season but is one of this year’s biggest disappointments at 5-9, with losses in five of their last six games. The Bolts dropped into last place in the AFC West after Thursday night’s 63-21 loss at Las Vegas.
It was the most points allowed in franchise history and the 42-point margin was the third-worst.
Spanos thanked Staley and Telesco in a statement for their hard work, dedication and professionalism, but he did not mince words on in why the move was made with three games remaining in the regular season.
“Doing nothing in the name of continuity was not a risk I was willing to take. Our fans have stood strong through so many ups and downs and close games. They deserve more. Frankly, they’ve earned more,” he said.
Giff Smith will serve as the interim head coach and JoJo Wooden as interim general manager. Los Angeles’ next game is against Buffalo on Dec. 23.
Smith, the outside linebackers coach, has been with the organization for eight seasons.
