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5 NFL teams who should hire Charlie Strong

By John Buhler

Oct 8, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Charlie Strong on the field during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma won 45-40. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Charlie Strong on the field during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma won 45-40. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (99) raises his arms as he engages with a Miami Dolphins defender during the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (99) raises his arms as he engages with a Miami Dolphins defender during the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

3. player. 13. . AFC. West. San Diego Chargers

With the San Diego Chargers possibly being relocated to Los Angeles in 2017, maybe there is a spot on the 2017 Chargers coaching staff for Strong? Regardless of if the Chargers are playing in San Diego or Los Angeles, there would be a lot to like for Strong on this team.

The Chargers might be the fourth best team in the AFC West, but they have several interesting young defensive stars Strong would love to coach. Jason Verrett and Manti Te’o should be back after their season-ending injuries. Joey Bosa and Denzel Perryman look to be promising players in this league in their own right.

At 4-6, there are no guarantees that Chargers head coach Mike McCoy will get another season with the team. Either way, McCoy is an offensive-minded coach that could use an extra pair of eyes on the defensive side of the ball.

San Diego will be picking in the top-half of the 2017 NFL Draft. The Chargers may not be picking in the top 10, so it is crucial that they hit on their likely mid-round picks. What better way to sure up the defense than a former college head coach from a Power 5 institution like Texas?

Strong could be a position coach, a defensive coordinator, and maybe even a head coaching candidate for the Chargers this offseason. There are a lot of entry points for him with this middle of the pack NFL team.

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