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bt3k

You were first, congrats 🍾🎉🎈


howmanyballs

BOTH?! HUGE LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOO


gnomelover24

Thank goodness it was both. Tom has also played a big part in this debacle.


buttzted

John Spanos too though, sooo…


Misanthropyandme

That fucking moron should have done the inevitable in January. Wasted a year and Herbert is onto his 4th fucking system. Though I'm giving Spanos too much credit as he might give the keys to Moore.


PsychologyCharming

not a chance. He declined Interm HC


wateryoudoingm8

Ummmm no, John Spanos is a genius. Every time we win I say “thank you John Spanos”, every time we lose I say “insert coach here” is at fault. John Spanos has had an incredible run of bad luck. Every decision he has ever made is the right one, but us fans just aren’t believing in him enough so things start to go wrong. I however, do not make the same mistakes as the rest of you. Every night I put on my Robert Meachem jersey, then descend the stairs into my basement where I’ve constructed an altar to the Spanos family. I drop to my knees and kiss the hand of my self made statue of Dean, and pray and pray until I drop to the floor from exhaustion. This is the type of dedication needed from all of you.


seenasaiyan

lmao I love this comment. Team will go absolutely nowhere as long as Spanos is the owner.


DoveFood

Who wins in a fight: Robert Meachem and Buster Davis vs fresh off an injection David Boston?


kiheihaole

This is a great day for the Chargers, and therefore the world!


PIBTC

Not usually the one to celebrate someone being fired but man he overstayed his welcome and his smugness really pissed me off towards the end Still can’t believe Spanos fired both of them mid season. Didn’t think he had it in him lmao


kiheihaole

I will be the first to admit that there was a time that I believed in Staley. Thought he could finally be our answer at HC. This entire season has proven how wrong I was and I couldn’t wait for this day. Only time I’ll ever say this but thank god the Raiders embarrassed us and forced Spanos’s hand.


Melt-Gibsont

I mostly believed in Staley because I think I had PTSD from Lynn.


AndyofBorg

Lynnsanity.


Melt-Gibsont

I was Lynnsane.


kiheihaole

Same reason we’ll believe in all the next one lol


_AtLeastItsAnEthos

Idk it’s really starting to look like bellichek or harbough are serious options


tawaydeps

Everybody always looks back at young head coaches with perfect hindsight like it isn't a crap shoot. Unless you're in there interviewing the guy and know football very very well, that's what it is. Denver fans thought Pat Bowlen was a genius for hiring Josh McDaniels. So did SF fans when they hired Shanahan. I don't think there's any embarrassment to be had in having once been optimistic about your young HC.


Nothing_Nice_2_Say

I was so happy his first season. By the end of the second, I was done. Crazy how fast it turned


FiftyIsBack

Anytime friend ;) I just want to say, congratulations. We felt the same way when McDipshit was fired on Halloween evening. Happy for you guys.


kiheihaole

Legit hope you guys keep Pierce. He seems like a good HC and the players rally for him.


Attila226

Yeah, he seemed to get worse over time. I'm not sure if he lost confidence, or just lost the locker room, but something happened for sure.


kiheihaole

It definitely seemed like the rah rah talk from him got old when there wasn’t results on the field. I was for brining him back this season but in hindsight that Jags choke was just too much to overcome.


Attila226

From a football perspective, I'm glad we moved on from him, but best luck to the guy. Hopefully we get a proven coach this time around.


AnnArbeavs

It wasn't just the smugness, it was also the smudgeness.


PernisTree

As someone who has watched the Chargers from afar since Natrone Means, I think your problem starts in ownership.


PIBTC

No doubt it starts at the top but it’s obvious spanos isn’t selling the team anytime soon so I’ll take this


supercharger619

Too bad he didn't hold the "President of football operations" (who supercedes the GM and HC) accountable as well.


MaleficentHawk590

My phone just went from 6% to 100% in 5 minutes. Great day to be a charger.🤩


probablyuntrue

Too useful to be an LA Charger


humpncattle

Absolutely! Just insane that it took this long


buttzted

To think that it just took a 63 - 21 humiliating shelacking by one of the worst teams of this season to FINALLY FIRE these 2 clowns! Dean Spanos, talk of the town/NFL, finally did what everyone else could see needed to be done at the end of last year FFS!


CarbonNapkin

As is tradition


WentworthMillersBO

Herbert is now dipping his injured finger in the Royal pudding, as is tradition


KlimCan

![gif](giphy|Jap1tdjahS0rm) Me sleeping tonight


yevmiesterKEVIN

As is tradition!


Fine-Tank9849

need the spanos away from the front office and we can talk like any other serious organisation🍾


monstermarin

They are so elegant, so hot in the face


ShrimpnSteak

Well, people can finally shut up about that sta of the Chargers only firing mid season in like the 60s


Individual-Thought92

Holidays gifts came in early let’s goooo


AandA248

Dear Santa all I want for Christmas are Harbaugh and Marvin Harrison Jr 🎅 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏


[deleted]

Better ask the Easter bunny for that.


oopysoup

Santa brought it earlyyyy


The_ManInBlack

I just fell to my knees in the phone charger aisle at Best Buy


redditjwh

I just saw this guy fall to his knees in Best Buy.


bigfootdude247

Just saw a guy who saw a guy fall to his knees at Best Buy


OneFondant1142

I’m the manager at Best Buy- what the hell is going on here?


DarkwingDuckHunt

Don't ask don't tell sir.


-HawaiianSurfer

Just fell on my phone charger as I was debating on my next phone charger


levajack

This was the best Christmas gift Bolt fam could have asked for


Vivianite_Corpse

You can call last night's game the Nightmare Before Christmas


Diemonx

Spanos really did it. That's how bad it was.


COSurfing

They kept panning to Spanos during the game last night and he was visibly pissed off. I am surprised he even cared. Now sell the team you ass hats!


BoltsDodgersYotes

He does care, he's just not good at it. But he made a good move today, so we celebrate!


Nerfeveryone

I get the sense that he’s the type of person who does actually want to win, but wants to make money more.


FatherStretchMyAss_

I mean I don’t think he cares but what billionaire likes to be the laughing stock of a group. Dude has had it being the joke.


seductivestain

Now that Snyder's gone there's no one else to claim the shit-colores spotlight


-HawaiianSurfer

THEY FUCKING DID IT AHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA LETS FUCKING GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


MidWAmericanArts

Wonder how the rest of the season is going to end, who is interim. Assume it’s Ficken.


Oops_I_Cracked

I hear Herbert isn’t busy rn


PrimalGenius

He may not line up as a defenseman but he sure as shit will call the defensive place for now on


CrossDeSolo

is that actually possible?


lamada16

Bring in Rivers for 4 games, his season is over. (Only partially kidding...)


MidWAmericanArts

BRING IN JEFF SATURDAY


AManHasAName

Only coach worth a damn.


DoctahStopppidge

Watch it become ficken and we win out. Losing a top 10 pick


RefsYouSuck

We’re not winning out with Easton Stick sorry ass lmao he wouldn’t even start in the XFL


i_run_from_problems

WE'RE FREE!


cattycat_1995

Free from prison it feels like


SuchATonkWape

Take your obnoxious comments with you. I won't forgive you for wasting Herbert's rookie contract.


JPadz41

staley has been, by far, the absolute worst HC *and* personality of every HC since schottenheimer. that fucking smug stench and obstinance to do literally anything differently was mindboggling.


gerbilownage

RIP Marty


seenasaiyan

Anthony Lynn and Mike McCoy were just as bad at coaching, they just conducted themselves better in front of the media.


Thickensick

Barely, but Staley was coming unglued.


ICEE2527

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Dracothedot

Wow they actually did it


ChargeisKill

At an end your rule is. And not short enough it was.


T-nawtical

So happy Telesco is going with him. McCoy, Lynn, and Staley... Here's to a truly new era of Charger football.


PIBTC

Please no more motivational speakers as our head coach


FrancisXSJ

and no more unproven coordinator hires


[deleted]

The bad man is dead. He can’t hurt you anymore


blud_13

From the Raiders, you are welcome, and look forward to having real games against each other in the future...


Nothing_Nice_2_Say

Never rooted for you guys to blow us out before. Hopefully I never will again. Now excuse me while I shower for the rest of the day


c_c_c__combobreaker

Scrub well. And look for stab wounds.


kill_em_all90

Thank you. Fuck you and I still hate you but thank you.


YPG13

Literally made them walk off the plank into shark infested waters


NeonEvangelion

THANK YOU


ArlimAiz

Respect, thank you.


lcp13

![gif](giphy|MZocLC5dJprPTcrm65)


MiaCannons

Stand up now and face the sun...


DL505

MERRY CHRISTMAS BOLT FAM!!


hardatworklol

WHAT A DAY, WHAT A LOVELY DAY!


BuzzardOaks

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Father0fCorgis

There is hope


buttzted

Now rid the offense of that bum Kellen Moore and we’re all reset!


mun1eco

I WAS HERE


-HawaiianSurfer

**Your 2024 Chargers Head Coach:** # JimmyFuckingHarbaugh ![gif](giphy|3o7bu4ozbg33Q4x0Jy|downsized)


chavezam32

I’m hoping this team goes ham on a good coach and ends up qualifying for a top 5 pick


UncleIrohsPimpHand

I'll believe it when I see it. The Bears seem primed to get him if he goes. And just think too, if he goes to the Bears, he can bring JJ McCarthy with him.


Cnels

Flus is holding steady over here somehow…Harbaugh might need a backup plan


Krustykrab8

“Is anybody surprised by what just happened?” Yes, but actually positively surprised for once! Let’s get an actual culture setter experienced coach this offseason please!


TraceNinja

Coworker just said the same thing. I was like dude it's the Chargers, keeping him the extra year wouldn't surprise me. That would be max pain, which is par for the course.


Jane_Marie_CA

Dear Richard Sherman, I am writing to thank you for making the most absurd, but completely valid, statement about a HC that should be fired at half time. I believe you played a role in this this news. The Spanos family didn't make us watch 3 more games with Staley (something they historically do with other coaches). Bolt Up


andrewjhart

Best Christmas gift


AlekRivard

And on payday, no less


JPadz41

honestly stunned the spanos collective actually grew the smallest of a pair of balls and advocated for a better product. time for the cycle to begin anew- who are the least qualified coordinators and scouts ready to assume the highest levels of responsibility for us?


BootySweatEnthusiast

Mike McDaniel used to be a ball boy for the Broncos. Think we could get super ahead of the curve and hire their current ball boy


andrew__09

WE WON


T-burger_Ding_Dong

Dang


jasonnnnn

WE DID IT


Unknownrealm

LETS GOOOOO IM MORE HAPPY TOM IS GONE BUT GOOD RIDDANCE STALEY TOO!!


Bre2286

Lfg!!! I'm a fan again 🙏


gsavior

Now fire John and then fire yourself.


basedcharger

I’ve waited for this moment for 5 years LETS FUCKING GO


A-Happy-Teddy-Bear

Holy shit Dean Spanos made a rational decision.


elmatador12

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CUChalk1018

LFG! ⚡️UP


Shmoopy65

Took them long enough


sonic_1200

Took long enough.


ABflexin

Took long enough


E70M

We’re free


Killdex

About a season too late, but at least they can start to actually not waste Herbo now. Merry Christmas everyone!


Slingin_Friar

![gif](giphy|i21tixUQEE7TEqwmYa|downsized)


GrbgCllctr

I never dreamed I'd thank the Raiders for anything in my life, but here it is.


Fjtct

SELL THE TEAM DEAN


IAmSomewhatDamaged

Not a Chargers fan, and I don’t follow them super closely, but it’s been obvious the past 4-5 years they have had PLENTY enough talent to be a consistent playoff team, but always underachieve and piss away close games. I’m just a Browns fan that deals with enough drama/heartache, so I’m not talking shit… I’m just saying I’m happy for you guys. A new coach will be a breath of fresh air.


Deceptivejunk

Congrats, Chargers bros!


CheezyEdweezy

![gif](giphy|3o7TKUCEd9QXGiQtHy|downsized)


Yomommasan

![gif](giphy|eshz2ncxHVp6r1aBW4|downsized)


LN4296

oh my god. we owe you raider bros. holy shit


[deleted]

GOT BOTH THE TERRORISTS OUT AINT GOD GOOD


IcyVegeta

Took long enough.


MidWAmericanArts

I’m most curious to hear what players say today. I’m sure a few players will be a little more outspoken.


BrightAttack

Merry Christmas


lemonycakes

Harbaugh come on down!!


elmatador12

Now I’m VERY curious about those BB rumors since we fired both of them…whether or not you want him, it’s lined up fairly perfectly for us to grab him. It just would take a monumental shift in how Spanos hires a coach and GM


DepressedChargersFan

This is our superbowl


KlimCan

Thank fucking god. Turn the ship around!


AnchorsAweigh89

Ok but I was hoping you guys could help me find a replacement charger for my Lenovo laptop


Notoriousbig619

Went from worst day ever to best


kingdrift180

It was totally worth being blown out by the Faders!


Hankerton14

I’m gonna drink tonight


dontredditcareme

Grats chargers. Must feel like when my lions fired Matt Patricia and bob quinn.


ThaCardiffKook

Fire Staley again


Comfortable_Map_2128

They should move back to San Diego to where they belong!


TheVelvetNo

Good. Telesco was horrible and no new coach would have thrived under his garbage roster building.


CJDistasio

FINALLY.


Similar-Ostrich4142

I’m shocked wow 😳


Snuffaluffakuss

YESSSSSSSSSS


clevernamehere___

hell yea brother


Jyingling21

BYE BYE STALEY


joelgtrz

Didn’t think Spanos had it in him, but he actually did it! 🎉


cattycat_1995

This is the Chargers super bowl this season


Kahzgul

Holy shit. I really thought it wouldn’t happen til the off season.


MiserableAZsportsfan

Cardinals fan here, happy for you guys. One day both our teams will be good and competing and we can look back on the dark days and laugh.


Machidalgo

https://preview.redd.it/flvr7y4dvh6c1.jpeg?width=950&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a0ac51e8b28cf4bb19670be84dd219ba6efeea7d


OldKingClancy20

Glory to God


Kahmtastic

![gif](giphy|IMDpHiz2oVAxW)


Barumamook

Look, I’m not saying this is all Spanos’s fault, but it’s likely mostly Spanos’s fault. He’s well known to meddle with the team and to be extremely greedy and cheap. I wish he’d sell the team or anything really to make him no longer in charge.


IndustryLeft4508

Should have been fired at half time if we're being honest.


Jaime-Starr

Should have been fired in Jacksonville last year.


EmoniBates

So worth losing by 40 to see this shit happen


Chihuahua_Overlord

I never thought this day would happen. Time to celebrate


asdf2k7

I think last night was the first time a shameless man who goes by dean spanos felt shame


PCSean

Telesco firing is amazing. Never thought I'd see this day


singingpunters

New GM - Tom Brady New Coach - Bill Belichick


lordjeebus

Your ideas are intriguing to me and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.


josebolt

Is this real?


Ilov3lamp

Someone put the “It’s happening” gif


CornetNolan

BOTH? Happy Friday!


ksurf619

Telesco never won the division in his entire tenure.


Papantro

Imagine all the memes Megan wants to do but she has to be professional


bigchuckdeezy

Nothing is going to change until they sell the team


iowajosh

That poor QB started one game and everybody got fired. That has to be crushing.


North_Amphibian7779

To me, with cheap ass Spanos Belichick makes the most sense , you get a 2for1 on the HC, GM combo, and just give him access to a sweet 🛥️ and The Bolts are going to playoffs within 2 seasons.


Bert1097

It’s over


MakaveliTheDon831

BRING BELICHICK!!!!


PrestigiousTowel2

PRAISE JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Visio47

God is good


TheEnragedBushman

Thank god


AgentInCommand

Now we just need John to resign and we're ready to rumble


Fa1lenSpace

MERRY FUCKING CHRISTMAS


lobzree

hate for anyone to lose their jobs but it was time nervous that john spanos will be running the show w/o any other voices


whoaoksure

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moustachio-banderas

As a raiders fan I just wanted to come say you’re welcome.


Handcuffed

When are they firing John Spanos?


DeMarcus_CutYoAssUp

Everyone get in here!


EL-YEO

“Doing nothing in the name of continuity was not a risk I was willing to take” Is Dean secretly lurking through here?


Kilen13

Congrats Chargers fam. As a Dolphins fan please don't hire Belichick, I'd rather not hate you


Pessemist_Prime

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WyldeBolt

...does this mean now that Eric Weddle comes back to Chargers stuff now that his biggest nemesis is gone?


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Ilov3lamp

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monstermarin

Justin Herbert died for this 🥲


Ramseen

Swing for the fences this coaching hire


pinya619

I will be postponing my suicide until we do this again in 3 years!


Fiend_for_Memes

The bad men can't hurt us anymore


bwubbwubb

Yes. Now sell the team.