Tagged: Joe Lombardi (5 Results)
Broncos hire Lombardi as new offensive coordinator
The Denver Broncos named Joe Lombardi as the team’s new offensive coordinator over the weekend, meaning he will reunite with head coach Sean Payton. Lombardi worked for 12 years under Payton… More in New Orleans, including two stints as the Saints’ quarterbacks coach before and after offensive coordinator gigs in Detroit and Los Angeles. Lombardi was fired from the latter after the Chargers were eliminated by Jacksonville following an epic collapse in the first round of the playoffs in January. Less
Source: Denver Post
Around the NFL: Los Angeles Chargers
I will be interested to see what the Chargers’ offense looks like next summer. They have plenty of talent, and they’ll be operating under a new offensive coordinator. more »
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Chargers fire OC Lombardi
The Los Angeles Chargers announced on Tuesday that they have “parted ways” with offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. Also out of a job is quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Shane Day.… More The move implies that head coach Brandon Staley will return for a third season, even after the Chargers epic 27-point playoff collapse in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Chargers RB Ekeler has great expectations for 2021 season
Los Angeles Chargers running back AUSTIN EKELER said this week that he is betting on himself to make plays in the team’s new offense under new OC Joe Lombardi. Ekeler added… More that he can be used in much the same way Lombardi used running back ALVIN KAMARA during their time together with the New Orleans Saints. Ekeler had an amazing 2019 season before struggling in 2020, playing in just 10 games due to injuries. Fantasy owners are hoping for a return to form under Lombardi in 2021. Less
Source: NFL.com
Chargers hire new coordinators, Lombardi to lead offense
The Los Angeles Chargers hired Joe Lombardi, Renaldo Hill, and Derius Swinton II as their offensive, defensive, and special teams coordinators on Monday. Of greatest interest to fantasy owners, of course,… More is Lombardi as the offensive coordinator. Lombardi is a 15-year NFL coaching veteran who joins the Chargers after spending the past five seasons as the quarterbacks coach in New Orleans. He is known as a quarterback guru, which could be good news for the continued development of young signal-caller JUSTIN HERBERT. Less
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