Chargers coaching carousel gets major updates

The Los Angeles Chargers offseason is off and running. General manager Joe Hortiz and head coach Jim Harbaugh held their end of the season press conference on Thursday, just days after a disappointing loss to the New England Patriots in the Wildcard round.

The press conference featured significant questions about the team's performance in the wildcard round and the decision to move on from offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line coach Mike Devlin. Harbaugh alluded to the decision to move on from his longtime friend came down to the performance of the offense in the postseason over the past two seasons.

Harbaugh and Hortiz made it clear that they are building the Chargers to be a championship team, and the performance in the playoffs needs to improve. The Chargers began their search for what Harbaugh described as the head coach of the offense to become the new offensive coordinator.

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Coach Harbaugh also clarified several questions about what type of offensive system they will be looking for in a new offensive coordinator and said they are open to all different systems. An open mind in offensive systems came as somewhat of a surprise given Harbaugh's history and the playstyle he demands. It is a clear signal that Harbaugh is willing to step out of his comfort zone.

Harbaugh and Hortiz also we asked about defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and his interviews for open head coaching positions around the NFL. Harbaugh has always stated that it was only a matter of time before Minter would be moving on. Harbaugh and Hortiz confirmed every team with an opening had requested to interview Minter.

Senior NFL reporter drops big news as coaching search begins

Albert Breer, senior NFL reporter for Sports Illustrated, answered fan questions in his weekly NFL mailbag. The Chargers coaching carousel was a hot topic which he addressed. According to Breer, he has heard the Chargers are at least interested in talking to recently fired head coaches Brian Callahan and Brian Daboll as well as Broncos passing game coordinator Davis Webb.

Breer was accurate to start his reporting as the Chargers, shortly after his mailbag was published, announced they had interviewed former Titans head coach Brian Callahan.