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Among the big-name players that could be available come March that would make a lot of sense for the Chargers is Giants defensive tackle Leonard Williams.
Williams recorded double-digit sacks (11.5), and career-highs in quarterback hits (30), pressures (42), and tackles for loss (14) in 2020. He finished as Pro Football Focus’ sixth-best interior defensive lineman.
The interior part of the Bolts’ defensive line leaves a lot to be desired. Linval Joseph was arguably the best player among the crop last season, but he will be on the final year of his deal.
Jerry Tillery hasn’t lived up to his first-round status. Justin Jones has flashed here and there, but he hasn’t been consistently dominant.
Given the fact that head coach Brandon Staley’s system is heavily predicated on being able to win one-on-one matchups in the trenches, the Chargers could benefit from someone like Williams.
With a projected $24.2 million available in cap space, Los Angeles could afford to work out a deal to add the former first-round pick

Five days after being placed in hospice care, former Chargers head coach Marty Schottenheimer has died.
The 77-year-old was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease back in 2014 and has fought valiantly ever since. On Feb. 8, Schottenheimer passed away peacefully with family by his side in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Schottenheimer coached the Chargers in San Diego for fiveseasons starting in 2002 finishing with a 47-33 mark. His NFL career ended in 2006 following a 14-2 season with the Bolts and a divisional-round exit from the playoffs.
During his 20-year NFL career Schottenheimer also coached in Cleveland (1984-88), Kansas City (1989-98), and Washington (2001). He accumulated a 200-126-1 (.613) lifetime record with 13 playoff appearances.
Schottenheimer was the AP NFL Coach of the Year with San Diego in 2004 and inducted in to the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2010

The Chargers hired Brandon Staley as new head coach last weekend, and Monday the club officially announced the newest additions on his staff.
Los Angeles named Joe Lombardi offensive coordinator, Renaldo Hill defensive coordinator and Derius Swinton II special teams coordinator.
Grandson of Hall of Fame coach, Vince, Joe was with the Saints for a combined 10 seasons, both as an offensive assistant and quarterbacks coach. He served as an offensive coordinator for the Lions for two stints.
Hill, a former NFL safety of 10 seasons, has been coaching in the league for three seasons, one with the Dolphins (assistant defensive backs coach) and two with the Broncos (defensive backs coach).
Swinton has an extensive background as a special teams coach. He previously served as the Cardinals’ assistant special teams coach

A report came out that Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll was the favorite to become the Chargers’ next head coach, but that quickly changed.
Los Angeles is hiring former Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley for their head coaching vacancy. He interviewed for the second time on Sunday.
In 2020, the Rams defense ranked No. 1 in the NFL in both yards and points allowed in Staley’s first season as defensive coordinator.
Prior to joining the Rams, the 38-year old was an outside linebackers coach for the Broncos (2019) and Bears (2017-18)