Chargers To Name Anthony Lynn Head Coach
- Updated: January 13, 2017
According to Ian Rapport of the NFL.com, the Los Angeles Chargers will name Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn their new head coach.
The #Chargers are finalizing a deal with Anthony Lynn, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 13, 2017
Rapoport reported further details on the news.
The goal for new LA #Chargers coach Anthony Lynn: OC to be Ken Whisenhunt, DC to be Gus Bradley. … Not a bad staff.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 13, 2017
Adam Schefter of ESPN.com confirmed the news.
Once Chargers get done HC deal with Anthony Lynn, it will leave 49ers as only HC-less team.
Josh McDaniels, Kyle Shanahan waiting…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 13, 2017
If the the deal goes through Lynn will become the first African-American head coach in Chargers history. Lynn played his college ball at Texas Tech before enjoying a brief NFL career.
He has worked his way up the ladder working closely with Rex Ryan with the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. As more information surfaces on the Chargers and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.
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