Stephen A. calls for Brandon Staley's firing | First Take

Stephen A. calls for Brandon Staley's firing | First Take
Stephen A. Smith sounds off on Brandon Staley and says he should be fired following the Los Angeles Chargers' loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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[swaggie]

Stephen A: I never ask for someone to be fired.

Also Stephen A: Brandon Staley has to go

[robertleon]

Props to the man in the back that let the kid get up front for a closer look.👊🏽

[agentcodybanx]

He's absolutely right. Last year he failed in the final game of the season. This year, he failed in his 1st playoff game. He's not a good coach when the pressure is on, he can't handle the fire

[francois]

I agree with you SA 100%. That team should be way better.

[commanderjoj]

Doug Pederson coached circles around Staley in that second half. The way Doug kept the Jags composed, focused, and in that game is amazing. The Chiefs are gonna beat the brakes off them this coming weekend, but they’ve really got something to grow on this off-season.

[jakey]

I’m not even a chargers fan (I’m a sad Bears fan) but wow, I have to unload my thoughts on this because this is truly insane. The thing is that people can put the blame on a bunch of people when you blow a huge lead, and usually there is a legitiment argument. But this one is 100% on the chargers coaching staff, mainly their head coach and play callers. I actually think their coach was criticized a little too much for playing starters last week, because I think people undervalue the importance of players keeping their rhythm going into the playoffs, and I think the players keeping rhythm was a big reason why the chargers dominated the first part of this game against the Jags (but obviously hindsight is 20/20 w/ Williams getting hurt). But my main point is that when the team blows a huge lead AND the offense didn’t even turn the ball over all game, to me that is the definition of god-awful coaching. The fact they even had that lead shows that the players came ready to play. Herbert wasn’t completely perfect, but he was still amazing, and the defense was able to shut down the Jags completely. It almost seems like Staley doesn’t know that he has to make in game adjustments based on what the other team is doing. This is why I think quarterbacks receive too much credit or too much blame, and coaches don’t receive enough credit or enough blame. Just look at what Daboll is doing with Daniel Jones and the Giants. (Also Justin Fields w/ the bears) Some people might disagree with me, but I don’t think guys like Mahomes or Brady would have nearly the amount of success w/o Andy Reid and Belichick. I sometimes wish my bears drafted Mahomes over Trubisky, but honestly, I think we would’ve ruined him. And also obviously Staley was terrible, but the chargers shortcomings ultimately fall on the ownership, who hired Staley in the first place.

[connorcook]

It’s Joe Lombardi the offensive coordinator that needs to go plain and simple

[Shark.b]

Matt Ryan blew a 28-3 lead while also having a perfect QBR and he will get scrutinized forever but when Herbert blows a 27 point lead it’s on the coach lmaoo 🤦🏾‍♂️

[luisenci]

Bosa slamming his helmet again after Staley gave it back was so telling. He has no control of his players. Is he an equipment manager or head coach? What is their identity? What does he add to the team? If he didn’t have this level of talent, a top 3 roster, what would his record be?

[johnathanpatrick]

Brandon Staley gettin' roasted by SAS almost as hard as he's lambasted Marvin Lewis... 🤣🤣

[ashtonheredia]

Props to the Jags. Instead of playing to win, the Chargers were playing not to lose. Hopefully, Sean Payton for HC or Frank Reich for HC or OC.

[damondkelly]

Dan is right about the adversity of the regular season.... BUT NONE OF THAT GOT SH*T TO DO WITH BLOWING A 27-0 LEAD. HE'S FIRED!!! TODAY!!

[markothesharko]

The tale of two post-game press conferences.
Herbie: "I needed to play better"
Staley: "The players fault".
Zero responsibility accepted. He should be gone.

[kelvinpearce]

Stephen A. is probably responsible for the last 5 Dallas coaches getting fired. He stay calling for their heads lol

[jaygabbana]

The only other coach I’ve heard SAS call for his firing was Marvin Lewis💀

[jimmymarquez]

Embarrassing for all Chargers fans and players

[Booyaahh]

Lombardi def needs to go. I want staley gone too! But oc is terrible. After this kind of collapse, chargers need to clean house!

[enriched_swiper]

Staley should’ve never gotten the job in the first

[Rosepapi]

Imagine if Tomlin was the coach of the Chargers with that Talent on both sides.

[wiggybruce]

Stephen you are EXACTLY RIGHT doesn't deserve to coach the chargers!!!