Chargers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt was last a head coach

in 2015 Joey Bosa Jersey , but his alma mater is interested in bringing him home to replace Paul Johnson.Johnson announced his retirement from Georgia Tech on Wednesday.Adam Rittenberg of ESPN reports that Whisenhunt is “a top candidate” to replace Johnson.Whisenhunt, 56, started his college career as a quarterback at Georgia Tech before switching to tight end. He played there from 1980-84, making 82 catches for 1,264 yards and seven touchdowns.He received his first chance as an offensive coordinator with the Steelers in 2004 and parlayed that into his first head coaching job. From 2007 to 2012 with the Cardinals, Whisenhunt went 45-51, with two playoff berths and a Super Bowl appearance.Whisenhunt was the Chargers’ offensive coordinator in 2013 before the Titans hired him as their head coach. He went 3-20 before Tennessee fired him in the middle of the 2015 season.Whisenhunt returned to the Chargers as offensive coordinator in 2016.The Chargers currently rank sixth in yards and seventh in points, with quarterback Philip Rivers an MVP candidate.Whisenhunt’s only college coaching experience came as an assistant at Vanderbilt in 1995-96. And then there were four.While the 2018 Bowl season is fun to watch on a cold winter’s day, the real story is, of course, the College Football Playoff. After much deliberation and a quick look at..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections San Diego Chargers Daily LinksSan Diego Chargers NewsSan Diego Chargers OffseasonSan Diego Chargers HistorySan Diego Chargers HumorBlooming BoltsWhich prospects should Chargers fans be watching in the Orange Bowl?the team.OG Dru SamiaA four-year starter for the Sooners, Samia started his career at tackle before moving to guard. At 6-foot-5, 303 pounds, Samia displays nice athleticism for his frame and plays with a physical mentality. Exploding off the snap with proper technique, Samia gets downfield quickly when he pulls on screens. Not a mauler in the run game, but couples his nasty physical play with good form and hand placement. Samia displays good work in pass protection anchoring his position as the low man and gaining leverage on his opponents.He doesn’t possess the best lateral movement and will need to add a bit more size to his frame as he is one of the smaller guards in the draft class. Samia’s performance against Alabama will be necessary to watch in determining how capable he will be in handling NFL caliber rushers at the next level.AlabamaDL Raekwon DavisThe Chargers defensive line might be switching some things up with contracts coming to a close. Brandon Mebane is heading towards free agency at the age of 34 http://www.thechargerslockerroom.com/authentic-derwin-james-jersey , and it’s not a guarantee that the team will pick up Corey Liuget’s contract after suffering a season-ending knee injury. The defensive line class in the 2019 draft is loaded with talent that Los Angeles could address on either day 1 or 2 for their future. Not matter what round the Bolts add one, fans should expect another defensive tackle to come off the board and head to the AFC West in April.Quinnen Williams is an excellent player that Los Angeles would love to add if he declares. The biggest issue is that he’s likely a top 10 draft selection, eliminating any chance for the Bolts to snag him. His running mates on the line, however, should easily be in play in both the first and second round. Davis is a pure defensive tackle that could play in either a one or two gap system. Incredible power in his upper body, Davis is a nightmare up the middle due to his size and hand usage. His pursuit to the ball is impressive while his closing speed makes him a consistent tackler behind the line of scrimmage. A decent pass rusher, the junior prospect collected ten career sacks throughout three seasons, including an 8.5 sack season one season ago.Davis would be a nice addition as a first round pick and could be a solid pass rush option up the middle to create a talented defensive line for the Bolts long-term.DL Isaiah BuggsHow sold are the Bolts on their defensive line as of now? Justin Jones has flashed at times to be a solid contributor to their unit. The big question is, does Los Angeles consider him to be a starter? If not, they’ll likely re-sign at least one of their three free agent defenders moving forward. Following that, they’ll add more depth for the future.Should Los Angeles miss out on Davis, Buggs is a great option on day 2. While based as a defensive end in the Crimson Tide’s 3-4 defense, the senior would shift inside to a three-tech in Gus Bradley’s 4-3 defense. Great hand usage, Buggs eliminates the separation between him and the pass protector on a daily basis. Keeping his outside clean, Buggs wins plenty of one on one battles to help stuff running backs behind the line of scrimmage. Developing as a pass rusher, Buggs has shown the ability to bring down quarterbacks who remain in the pocket for a majority of a snap.A move inside might best suit the defender as his burst is slower than both Williams and Davis. Overall Womens Antonio Gates Jersey , however, Buggs is another defensive lineman from the Tuscaloosa pipeline that can help transform any defense.LB Mack WilsonLos Angeles will have to make several critical decisions this offseason about their linebacker room moving forward. Denzel Perryman will be coming off a season-ending injury while Jatavis Brown will be entering the final year of his contract. Kyle Emmanuel is at best a special teams player, and Kyzir White flashed promise at the WILL backer position. If the Bolts elect to move on from Perryman, the MIKE linebacker role should be one of the most significant needs in the draft.Wilson is a bit of a project after a somewhat down junior season, and according to reports, he might return for another year. If he does declare, however, his upside projects him to be one of the top linebacker prospects in the class. A high motor and consistent tackler, Wilson is seen making plays nearly every drive against the run up the middle. A quick reaction time, the middle linebacker has great range and an excellent first step to beat blockers and force his way into a backfield to make a key stop. His strength will allow him to get off blocks quickly and his tackling skills could merit multiple 100+ tackle seasons.Wilson is easily a raw player but has plenty of traits that will merit a first round grade. With his zone coverage skills and run support flashing strong, Tom Telesco should have #30 circled Saturday night when facing off against a mobile quarterback like Murray.FS Deionte ThompsonLet’s address the big elephant in the room. Safety isn’t the biggest need, but it apparently is going to be one in the future. Adrian Phillips has played well against the run in a dime formation but doesn’t possess the speed to play as a zone high safety. Derwin James is going to be an All-Pro player and should be the strong safety option for the next decade. Strong safety only, however. As for Jaheel Addae, oh boy. The free safety has struggled in man coverage and been too inconsistent tackling in the open field. If Los Angeles can fix several other needs in free agency, safety could move up as a bigger need.In recent history, safeties have fallen in the draft. While Jamal Adams went sixth overall Denzel Perryman Jersey , he was one of the top players on the board in 2017 and should have gone sooner. For a better perspective, look at James who fell to Los Angeles at 17th last draft. While probably having to trade up a few spots, Thompson would be a great option to pair with James as the team’s coverage safety. A rangy defender, Thompson isn’t shy to laying down the hammer in coverage and making open field tackles. In coverage, Thompson maintains leverage over the top of defenders and is always in play to jump a route and score.Thompson fairs better as a free safety at the next level. Pairing James and the junior defender up could make them one of the deadliest units in football for many years to come.EDGE Christian MillerHere’s the thing about the NFL that most people don’t realize. If teams can focus on building their trenches and pass rush, it’s nearly impossible to stop them. Bosa and Ingram are solid players, but their depth behind could use some help. Issac Rochell has shown promise the season with five total sacks, but outside of him, there’s little promise moving forward.Fallen to the curse of injuries, Miller has been limited as an overall player. Still, what tape is on him is quite impressive in the sense of a pass rusher. The JACK backer does a phenomenal job attacking the outside shoulder and using his hands to break free of blocks. Overall, he’s likely a day three player but could be a useful pass rusher for Bradley’s defense. A big evening against the dual-threat Murray could solidify him as an option for Los Angeles come the final day of the draft.