Through Week 12 of the NFL season, the Chargers are 6-5. That's well below their expectations entering the season, and head coach Brandon Staley might be forced to take the blame.
As of Nov. 29, the Chargers' NFL odds to win the AFC West are at +2500, and their odds to make the playoffs are -150. If they're eliminated from the postseason hunt, Staley might not even keep his job by the end of this season.
If he is fired, who are potential fits to replace Staley in 2023?
Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach Candidates
Current Position: Offensive Coordinator – Kansas City Chiefs
Bieniemy has been in the mix with plenty of teams that have needed a head coach in the last few years.
The Chiefs are explosive on offense thanks to players like quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and their elite offensive line. Once again, they are in the Super Bowl hunt.
In 2022, Mahomes and Kelce lead the league in DYAR at their respective positions via Football Outsiders. The Chiefs are also first in total offensive DVOA.
Bieniemy was crucial for this offense's development. The Chargers know first-hand how great the Chiefs have been and thus should consider Bieniemy to be their head coach.
Patrick Mahomes is on pace for 5,540 passing yards this season…
That would be a new NFL record ?? pic.twitter.com/yDvmYgCW2V
— PFF (@PFF) November 29, 2022
Current Position: Defensive Coordinator – Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2022 season. That's in large part because of their defense.