Tag: Joe Lombardi

November 13, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Broncos hire Joe Lombardi as offensive coordinator

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced 15 additions to his coaching staff on Saturday — eight with ties to his tenure in New Orleans, including offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.

Lombardi was fired after two seasons as the Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive coordinator.

Lombardi spent 12 seasons with the Saints as an offensive assistant (2007-08) and quarterbacks coach (2009-13; 2016-2020). He also was the OC for the Detroit Lions in 2014-15.

Vance Joseph, as previously reported, returns to Denver as defensive coordinator after serving as the Broncos’ head coach from 2017-18. He spent the next four seasons as the Arizona Cardinals’ DC.

Payton reached back to his time as the Saints’ head coach (15 active seasons 2006-2021) to relationships formed with seven former New Orleans staffers and one player, Chris Banjo.

A 10-year NFL defensive back, Banjo played in New Orleans from 2016-18. He appeared in 13 games as a safety last season for Arizona. Banjo begins his coaching career as Denver’s assistant special teams coach.

In addition to Lombardi and Banjo, those with ties to Payton in New Orleans are assistant head coach Mike Westhoff, tight ends coach Declan Doyle, pass game coordinator John Morton, offensive line coach Zach Strief, outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite and head strength and conditioning coach Dan Dalrymple.

Dalrymple joined Payton’s initial Saints staff in 2006 and spent 16 seasons there through 2021.

Denver also announced the hirings of special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica, wide receivers coach Keary Colbert, inside linebackers coach Greg Manusky and Paul Kelly as assistant to the head coach.

Payton has retained Marcus Dixon as defensive line coach and Christian Parker as defensive backs coach. Korey Jones remains the assistant strength and conditioning coach.

–Field Level Media

Jul 28, 2022; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi speaks following training camp activities at Jack Hammett Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Chargers fire OC Joe Lombardi, QBs coach Shane Day

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The Los Angeles Chargers fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and quarterbacks coach Shane Day on Tuesday.

The move come three days after the Chargers squandered a 27-point lead in a 31-30 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC wild-card game. The comeback loss serves as the third-largest in NFL postseason history.

Lombardi and Day were among the initial staff members hired by head coach Brandon Staley in 2021.

The Chargers’ passing offense — led by star Justin Herbert — ranked third in the NFL (269.6 yards per game), the total offense was ninth (359.3), and the team finished 13th in points (23.0) this season.

Los Angeles also ranked fourth in interception rate, sixth in sacks per attempt, seventh in first downs per game, eighth in third down possession and ninth in time of possession.

The running game was a different matter, likely due in part to injuries along the offensive line. It finished 30th while averaging just 89.6 yards per game.

Lombardi, 51, previously served as a defensive assistant with the Atlanta Falcons (2006), an offensive assistant/quarterbacks coach with the New Orleans Saints (2007-13, 2016-20), and offensive coordinator with the Detroit Lions (2014-15).

Day, 48, previously served as an assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers (2007-09, 2019-20), Chicago Bears (2010-11), Washington franchise (2014-15) and Miami Dolphins (2016-18).

–Field Level Media