USAT: Chargers Wire audio clip

USAT: Chargers Wire

Jan 15, 2022

After just one season, the Chargers let go of special teams coordinator Derius Swinton II and assistant special teams coordinator Mayur Chaudhari. Despite making strides during the season’s final stretch after the additions of returner Andre Roberts and kicker Dustin Hopkins, Los Angeles finished the season 28th in special teams EPA and DVOA. Now, the search for their replacements begins. With that being said, here are three candidates that Brandon Staley could consider hiring. Joe Judge Before being relieved by the Giants as their head coach, Judge spent 2015-2019 with the Patriots as the special teams coordinator. Under Judge’s guidance, New England’s special teams ranked in the Top 10 in each of his five seasons as coordinator, according to Pro Football Focus. The Patriots’ special teams was key in winning Super Bowl LIII, as the punt coverage team forced the Rams to start three of their drives inside their own 10-yard line. In 2019, the unit ranked first in average starting field position (32.7) and in opponent starting field position (25.1). In addition, they blocked two that were returned for touchdowns and never allowed a punt to be returned for 20+ yards. Punt Block Party! The @Patriots turn blocked punt into a TD for the second time this season. #GoPats @wino : #NYGvsNE on @NFLNetwork | @NFLonFOX | @PrimeVideoWatch free on mobile:

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