Greg Roman firing opens up an intriguing Los Angeles Chargers coaching search filled with plenty of high profile names
Who could replace Greg Roman as offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers have finally given the fans what they want, firing offensive coordinator Greg Roman after years of disappointing results around quarterback Justin Herbert. The Chargers put up just three points in their playoff loss to the New England Patriots.
With Roman out, the Chargers now have one of the most intriguing offensive coordinator jobs open. Justin Herbert is obviously the main attraction, but they have two elite offensive tackles in Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt, as well as some young talents like Omarion Hampton, Ladd McConkey, Tre Harris, and Oronde Gadsden II. The pieces are there for this offense to hit the ground running, if they hire the right coach.
Per sources, the Chargers are looking to add a coordinator who will “add a modern splash to their passing game” as they look to build around Justin Herbert and depart from Greg Roman.
Los Angeles Chargers Offensive coordinators to replace Greg Roman
J.T. Barrett, Chicago Bears Quarterbacks coach
J.T. Barrett’s stock has soared behind closed doors. The former Heisman finalist and record-setting quarterback of the Ohio State Buckeyes has only been coaching in the NFL for three seasons but has quite a few fans in and outside of Detroit. He joined the Lions as an offensive assistant in 2022 before quickly becoming promoted to assistant quarterbacks coach in 2023.
He followed Ben Johnson to Chicago, where he has helped foster Caleb Williams’ growth into one of the most improved players in the NFL this season. Barrett was the play designer for many of Johnson’s trick plays with the Lions and Bears, and he has been an integral part of arguably the most creative offense in the NFL over the past few seasons. If the Chargers want to join the modern day, Barrett would be a strong candidate.
Ronald Curry, Buffalo Bills Quarterbacks coach
There’s actually a connection here to Jim Harbaugh. Back in the early 2000s, Ronald Curry actually played for the Oakland Raiders under Harbaugh, and he was an offensive assistant for Harbaugh with the San Francisco 49ers. When Harbaugh was fired, Curry was plucked away by Sean Payton with the New Orleans Saints, and skyrocketed up the ranks there. Curry developed Michael Thomas into one of the best wide receivers in the league as the Saints’ wide receivers coach from 2018-2020 before moving over to quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator.
After working alongside Joe Brady in New Orleans, Brady brought Curry with him as his quarterbacks coach for the Buffalo Bills in 2024. Since then, Josh Allen’s game has taken a significant step forward, helping him win MVP in 2024. With that connection to Harbaugh and his experience under Sean Payton and working alongside Josh Allen, that could be an intriguing pairing to help maximize Justin Herbert.
Connor Lewis, Green Bay Packers Passing Game Specialist/Game Management coach
Connor Lewis has been an underappreciated cog in the Packers’ boasting one of the best offenses in the NFL under Matt LaFleur. Lewis was hired by Mike McCarthy in 2016 as a technology analyst for the team, but became an offensive quality control coach under LaFleur in 2020 before becoming a special teams assistant/game management coach in 2021.
LaFleur has praised Lewis for his efforts multiple times, often without prompt, and the results speak for themselves. Jordan Love as ascended into one of the best quarterbacks in the league, and LaFleur has cited Lewis as a key part of why the Packers have stayed ahead of the NFL in terms of offensive trends. For a team desperately needing to “get with the times”, plucking a critical name away from an offense as dynamic as Green Bay’s might not be a bad idea.
Nate Scheelhaase, Los Angeles Rams PGC
Nate Scheelhaase is one of the biggest up-and-comers in the NFL, and for good reason. With the Rams, he’s quickly expanded his role, going from just an offensive assistant to their Passing Game Coordinator in a single season. In Los Angeles, Scheelhaase was Sean McVay’s “play-drawer”, a role that other coaches like Zac Taylor and Liam Coen once held under McVay. Now, Scheelhaase occupies the Passing Game Coordinator role, essentially coaching specific passing situations (third downs, two-minute drills, red zone passes) and working with the offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach, and wide receivers coach to design, game plan, and coordinate the team’s passing attack. I’d say the Rams’ passing game is pretty well-designed this season, and Scheelhaase has been a big part in their development there as well as their expansion into heavier, more multiple-TE sets.
Before joining the Rams, he served as the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach after spending two years as the run game coordinator, running backs coach, and wide receivers coach from 2018-23, coaching players like David Montgomery, Kene Nwangwu, Xavier Hutchinson, Breece Hall, Jaylin Noel, and Jayden Higgins. In his lone year as OC with the Cyclones, he guided Rocco Becht to set every Iowa State freshman passing record.
Every team wants a piece of Scheelhaase, as he has already gotten three head coaching interviews in Baltimore, Cleveland, and Las Vegas, a testament to how highly he’s thought of in league circles.
Alex Tanney, Indianapolis Colts Passing Game Coordinator
The former longtime journeyman quarterback in the NFL has found a new home as a coach, and he has quickly ascended up the rankings. Tanney first got started under Nick Sirianni with the Philadelphia Eagles as a quality control coach and assistant, mainly working on developing Jalen Hurts, before becoming the full-time quarterbacks coach for the Eagles in 2023.
Shane Steichen plucked him away from the Eagles in 2024 to serve as the Colts’ passing game coordinator, and Tanney has been instrumental in getting career seasons out of Daniel Jones and Jalen Hurts, and Tanney has been guiding one of the most creative passing attacks in the league. The offenses he has been a part of aren’t too far away from what Harbaugh would ideally like to run (a power-run game, heavy play action) but has the splash of ingenuity and creativity that the Chargers lacked under Greg Roman. Tanney isn’t a super experienced coach, with just five years under his belt, but he has been a key part of some of the NFL’s best offenses and is well-regarded.
Davis Webb, Denver Broncos Quarterbacks coach
Davis Webb is a fairly “green” candidate, but every single person I’ve spoken to in league circles believes he is the “next Sean McVay”. While that often gets thrown around like candy too much in my opinion, it might not be complete hyperbole for Webb. He is wired in a similar vein to McVay, in terms of his understanding of the game.
Webb has called plays before in the preseason, and several players have raved about his ability as a coach in terms of maximizing players and his understanding of sequencing plays. In one source’s own words, “he has learned the right things from Sean Payton”. Given what he’s done to get the most of Bo Nix, I’d be hard pressed to disagree.
Five other candidates to know
- Junior Adams, Dallas Cowboys WRs coach
- Ashton Grant, New England Patriots QBs coach
- Will Harriger, Carolina Panthers QBs coach
- Leonard Hankerson, San Francisco 49ers WRs coach
- Justin Rascati, Cincinnati Bengals Passing Game Coordinator
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