San Diego Chargers: 5 candidates to replace head coach Mike McCoy
By Jacob Yturri
No. 2: Mike Pettine
Mike Pettine will get another shot as a head coach in the NFL. The question is where will it be?
After going 10-22 with the Cleveland Browns, Mike Pettine displayed a great deal of character and leadership. The former Bills and Jets defensive coordinator showed that he knows how to assemble a defense and be a leader of men.
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When Pettine was first hired by the Browns, he was praised for being an open communicator with the media. Unlike other head coaches in the NFL, Pettine tried his best to be honest with Browns beat reporters.
Also, it was well known that Pettine was loved by almost every player in the Browns locker room. Cornerstone player Joe Thomas was quoted as saying “Nobody is happy about it” when asked about the locker room’s morale after the firing of Pettine.
Ultimately, Pettine was not able to win in Cleveland. He was saddled with poor draft picks such as Justin Gilbert and Johnny Manziel. Additionally, his general manager Ray Farmer had a bias against signing big-name receivers. This lack of free agency movement left the Browns under-talented when compared to the rest of the NFL.
If the Chargers want to hire a leader of men and a solid defensive scheme creator, Mike Pettine would be a great guy to bring to San Diego.