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NFL coaching hires: Who succeeded, who failed?

By Brad Berreman

Sep 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars assistant head coach Doug Marrone in the fourth quarter of their game against the Carolina Panthers at EverBank Field. The Carolina Panthers won 20-9. Mandatory Credit: Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars assistant head coach Doug Marrone in the fourth quarter of their game against the Carolina Panthers at EverBank Field. The Carolina Panthers won 20-9. Mandatory Credit: Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler- USA TODAY Sports
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4. Anthony Lynn, Los Angeles Chargers

Lynn climbed the Buffalo Bills’ coaching depth chart quickly this season. He started out as the running backs coach, then added offensive coordinator duties when Greg Roman was fired after Week 2 and took over as interim head coach when Rex Ryan was fired before Week 17.

Lynn was immediately considered the top candidate for the permanent job in Buffalo, but they interviewed other candidates and eventually went another direction. But Lynn remained prominent on the interview cycle and landed with the newly relocated Chargers.

The Bills going away from Lynn point to either a search that yielded an unexpected great candidate of some potential flaws he may have with a permanent promotion. On that note Lynn is trying to assemble a good staff, with a desire to retain Ken Whisenhunt as Chargers’ offensive coordinator and former Jaguars’ head coach Gus Bradley emerging as a top defensive coordinator target.

As the Chargers prepare to move to Los Angeles, and play in a small stadium for two years, Lynn will not inspire an effort to woo a new fan base. Playing in one of the league’s toughest divisions is unlikely to bring immediate on-field success.

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