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A 14-year coaching veteran, Staley spent the last two seasons coaching outside linebackers under Broncos Head Coach Vic Fangio in Chicago. He joined the Bears in 2017 after holding collegiate coaching roles at John Carroll University (2013, 2015-16), James Madison University (2014), University of Tennessee (2012), Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College (2010-11), University of St. Thomas (2009) and Northern Illinois University (2006-08).
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Brandon Staley
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Brandon Staley enters his first year as outside linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos in 2019. He was hired by the club on Jan. 15, 2019.
A 14-year coaching veteran, Staley spent the last two seasons coaching outside linebackers under Broncos Head Coach Vic Fangio in Chicago. He joined the Bears in 2017 after holding collegiate coaching roles at John Carroll University (2013, 2015-16), James Madison University (2014), University of Tennessee (2012), Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College (2010-11), University of St. Thomas (2009) and Northern Illinois University (2006-08).
With Staley coaching outside linebackers the last two seasons in Chicago, the Bears tied for second in the NFL in sacks (92.0) and had the third-most sacks by a linebacker unit (51) in the league. Chicago led the NFL in takeaways over that span (58) while also ranking in the top-6 in the league in scoring defense (17.7 – 4th), total yards (299.7 – 6th) and rushing defense (80.0 – 2nd).
In 2018, Staley helped coach a Bears defense that ranked among the NFL’s best in numerous categories, including scoring defense (17.7 ppg – 1st), takeaways (36 – 1st) total defense (299.7 ypg – 3rd), sacks (51 – 3rd) and third-down defense (34.2 – 4th). He coached Associated Press first-team All-Pro linebacker Khalil Mack, who joined J.J. Watt as the only players in the NFL with at least 12.5 sacks, 6 forced fumbles and 4 pass breakups.
Only Watt and Aaron Donald had more quarterback hurries than Mack (27) during Staley’s only season coaching the perennial Pro Bowl linebacker.
Prior to his arrival in Chicago, Staley spent three seasons (2013, 2015-16) as the defensive coordinator/secondary coach with John Carroll. In 2016, he helped John Carroll finish third in the nation in total defense (218.0), fourth in scoring defense (12.6 ppg) and seventh in passing defense (139.7 ypg) while earning National Coordinator of the Year honors in Division III. He was named Co-Assistant Coach of the Year in the Ohio Athletic Conference in 2013 when John Carroll ranked third nationally in pass defense efficiency.
Staley spent 2014 as the defensive coordinator/linebackers coach at James Madison, where under his guidance the defense ranked 11th in the nation in takeaways (28) and 13th in sacks per game (2.9). Before his first stint at John Carroll, he spent the 2012 season at Tennessee as a graduate assistant.
Staley served as the associate head coach/defensive coordinator for two seasons (2010-11) at Hutchinson C.C., helping three players develop into NFL Draft picks: wide receiver/return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson (1st Rd., Min., ’13), defensive end Markus Golden (2nd Rd., Ari., ’15) and linebacker De’Vondre Campbell (4th Rd., Atl., ‘16). He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at North Illinois (2006-08) before working with defensive lineman and special teams at Division III St. Thomas in 2009.
A two-year starter at quarterback and team captain for the University of Dayton, Staley posted a 16-5 record for the Flyers from 2003-04. He completed his fifth collegiate season at Mercyhurst University with his twin brother, Jason.
Staley, a native of Perry, Ohio, was born on Dec. 10, 1982.
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Brandon Staley enters his first year as outside linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos in 2019. He was hired by the club on Jan. 15, 2019. A 14-year coaching veteran, Staley spent the last two seasons coaching outside linebackers under Broncos Head Coa
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Brandon Staley enters his first year as outside linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos in 2019. He was hired by the club on Jan. 15, 2019.
A 14-year coaching veteran, Staley spent the last two seasons coaching outside linebackers under Broncos Head Coach Vic Fangio in Chicago. He joined the Bears in 2017 after holding collegiate coaching roles at John Carroll University (2013, 2015-16), James Madison University (2014), University of Tennessee (2012), Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College (2010-11), University of St. Thomas (2009) and Northern Illinois University (2006-08).
With Staley coaching outside linebackers the last two seasons in Chicago, the Bears tied for second in the NFL in sacks (92.0) and had the third-most sacks by a linebacker unit (51) in the league. Chicago led the NFL in takeaways over that span (58) while also ranking in the top-6 in the league in scoring defense (17.7 – 4th), total yards (299.7 – 6th) and rushing defense (80.0 – 2nd).
In 2018, Staley helped coach a Bears defense that ranked among the NFL’s best in numerous categories, including scoring defense (17.7 ppg – 1st), takeaways (36 – 1st) total defense (299.7 ypg – 3rd), sacks (51 – 3rd) and third-down defense (34.2 – 4th). He coached Associated Press first-team All-Pro linebacker Khalil Mack, who joined J.J. Watt as the only players in the NFL with at least 12.5 sacks, 6 forced fumbles and 4 pass breakups.
Only Watt and Aaron Donald had more quarterback hurries than Mack (27) during Staley’s only season coaching the perennial Pro Bowl linebacker.
Prior to his arrival in Chicago, Staley spent three seasons (2013, 2015-16) as the defensive coordinator/secondary coach with John Carroll. In 2016, he helped John Carroll finish third in the nation in total defense (218.0), fourth in scoring defense (12.6 ppg) and seventh in passing defense (139.7 ypg) while earning National Coordinator of the Year honors in Division III. He was named Co-Assistant Coach of the Year in the Ohio Athletic Conference in 2013 when John Carroll ranked third nationally in pass defense efficiency.
Staley spent 2014 as the defensive coordinator/linebackers coach at James Madison, where under his guidance the defense ranked 11th in the nation in takeaways (28) and 13th in sacks per game (2.9). Before his first stint at John Carroll, he spent the 2012 season at Tennessee as a graduate assistant.
Staley served as the associate head coach/defensive coordinator for two seasons (2010-11) at Hutchinson C.C., helping three players develop into NFL Draft picks: wide receiver/return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson (1st Rd., Min., ’13), defensive end Markus Golden (2nd Rd., Ari., ’15) and linebacker De’Vondre Campbell (4th Rd., Atl., ‘16). He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at North Illinois (2006-08) before working with defensive lineman and special teams at Division III St. Thomas in 2009.
A two-year starter at quarterback and team captain for the University of Dayton, Staley posted a 16-5 record for the Flyers from 2003-04. He completed his fifth collegiate season at Mercyhurst University with his twin brother, Jason.
Staley, a native of Perry, Ohio, was born on Dec. 10, 1982.
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Ballsy move. I like it. A poster on another site suggested that McVay would raid the coaching tree of one of the defensive minds who figured out how to slow his scheme down. That poster was right, as McVay is raiding Vic Fangio's tree. What I like about this guy is that he does have DC experience in the past (even if it was at a small school).
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McVay gets to pick his new DC mind now on just how he (Stanley) was able to shut down his 2018 top offense in when the Rams offense was operating @ its peak performance time. Seemed to me after the Bears game the offense was never running as smooth.
Sure would appears the Rams Defense will remain a 34 D.
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Rams To Hire Brandon Staley As Defensive Coordinator
January 10th, 2020 at 7:55pm CST by Andrew Ortenberg
The Rams have a new defensive coordinator. After electing not to retain the legendary Wade Phillips, Los Angeles is hiring Broncos outside linebackers coach Brandon Staley to be their new DC, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network (Twitter link).
Rapoport notes that a deal still needs to be worked out, but that it’s going to happen. Albert Breer of SI.com was the first to tweet that a deal was close. In a follow-up tweet, Rapoport notes that Staley flew out to Los Angeles yesterday and spent the day with head coach Sean McVay. Staley had been with Vic Fangio for a while, as he served as his outside linebackers coach for two years with the Bears before following Fangio to Denver.
It’s a bit of an outside the box hire, as Staley hadn’t been batted around as a hot name previously. There were reports that McVay wanted more innovation and scheme-emphasis from his defensive staff, so that’s what Staley will be expected to provide. Prior to joining Chicago, Staley had served as the defensive coordinator at John Carroll University, a D3 school.
He also briefly served as DC at James Madison, and got his start as a graduate assistant at Northern Illinois back in 2006. The Rams also saw special teams coordinator John Fassel leave for Dallas, and there will be a fair amount of turnover on McVay’s staff when all the dust settles.
Sure would appears the Rams Defense will remain a 34 D.
Rams To Hire Brandon Staley As DC
The Rams have a new defensive coordinator. After electing not to retain the legendary Wade Phillips, Los Angeles is hiring …
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Rams To Hire Brandon Staley As Defensive Coordinator
January 10th, 2020 at 7:55pm CST by Andrew Ortenberg
The Rams have a new defensive coordinator. After electing not to retain the legendary Wade Phillips, Los Angeles is hiring Broncos outside linebackers coach Brandon Staley to be their new DC, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network (Twitter link).
Rapoport notes that a deal still needs to be worked out, but that it’s going to happen. Albert Breer of SI.com was the first to tweet that a deal was close. In a follow-up tweet, Rapoport notes that Staley flew out to Los Angeles yesterday and spent the day with head coach Sean McVay. Staley had been with Vic Fangio for a while, as he served as his outside linebackers coach for two years with the Bears before following Fangio to Denver.
It’s a bit of an outside the box hire, as Staley hadn’t been batted around as a hot name previously. There were reports that McVay wanted more innovation and scheme-emphasis from his defensive staff, so that’s what Staley will be expected to provide. Prior to joining Chicago, Staley had served as the defensive coordinator at John Carroll University, a D3 school.
He also briefly served as DC at James Madison, and got his start as a graduate assistant at Northern Illinois back in 2006. The Rams also saw special teams coordinator John Fassel leave for Dallas, and there will be a fair amount of turnover on McVay’s staff when all the dust settles.
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Mcvay can now collaborate with his dc without worrying about stepping on his toes. This guy isn't an established dc so he has not built up any cred to feel offended if the hc wants to be involved in the game planning. Would have been discussed before he was hired.
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Mcvay can now collaborate with his dc without worrying about stepping on his toes. This guy isn't an established dc so he has not built up any cred to feel offended if the hc wants to be involved in the game planning. Would have been discussed before he was hired.
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After losing two coordinators in less than a week, Sean McVay is quickly re-staffing in Los Angeles.
The Rams are hiring former Redskins offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell as their offensive coordinator and Broncos outside linebackers coach Brandon Staley as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday night, per a source.
Los Angeles parted ways with defensive coordinator Wade Phillips this week after three seasons. Longtime special teams coach John Fassel is expected to join Mike McCarthy's staff in Dallas. L.A. did not have an offensive coordinator last season, and Rapoport reported McVay was "stretched thin."
McConnell, 34, spent the last three seasons in D.C. on Jay Gruden's offensive coaching staff as QB coach, passing game coordinator and then OC. He was previously an NFL quarterback for five seasons and an offensive assistant in Cleveland and San Francisco.
Staley, 37, has spent three seasons coaching outside linebackers in the NFL, all under Vic Fangio, who hired him with the Chicago Bears and then brought him along to Denver when Fangio became Broncos coach. A former quarterback at the University of Dayton, Staley has 15 years of coaching experience, rising from Hutchinson Community College in 2011 to James Madison in 2014 to Division III college John Carroll in 2013 and 2015 to the Bears in 2017.
Going from a 72-year-old veteran defensive coordinator to a 37-year-old first-time DC and a 34-year-old OC will be quite an adjustment for McVay, 33, and the Rams, but one the youthful franchise is used to by now.
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The Rams are hiring former Redskins offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell as their offensive coordinator and Broncos outside linebackers coach Brandon Staley as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday night, per a source.
Los Angeles parted ways with defensive coordinator Wade Phillips this week after three seasons. Longtime special teams coach John Fassel is expected to join Mike McCarthy's staff in Dallas. L.A. did not have an offensive coordinator last season, and Rapoport reported McVay was "stretched thin."
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McConnell, 34, spent the last three seasons in D.C. on Jay Gruden's offensive coaching staff as QB coach, passing game coordinator and then OC. He was previously an NFL quarterback for five seasons and an offensive assistant in Cleveland and San Francisco.
Staley, 37, has spent three seasons coaching outside linebackers in the NFL, all under Vic Fangio, who hired him with the Chicago Bears and then brought him along to Denver when Fangio became Broncos coach. A former quarterback at the University of Dayton, Staley has 15 years of coaching experience, rising from Hutchinson Community College in 2011 to James Madison in 2014 to Division III college John Carroll in 2013 and 2015 to the Bears in 2017.
Going from a 72-year-old veteran defensive coordinator to a 37-year-old first-time DC and a 34-year-old OC will be quite an adjustment for McVay, 33, and the Rams, but one the youthful franchise is used to by now.
Rams hiring Kevin O'Connell as OC, Staley as DC
The Rams are hiring former Redskins offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell as their offensive coordinator and Broncos outside linebackers coach Brandon Staley as their new defensive coordinator.
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Seems like a good hire. He was a suggestion of somebody else I was talking to and admittedly I didn't know much about him until a couple of days ago. Interesting move and I like it. Also have read that assistant coach Matt Daniels is the leader to take over for Bones.
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Mods, please merge or delete as there is another thread already posted by someone younger and faster than me
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Seems like a good hire. He was a suggestion of somebody else I was talking to and admittedly I didn't know much about him until a couple of days ago. Interesting move and I like it. Also have read that assistant coach Matt Daniels is the leader to take over for Bones.
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Always liked Matt Daniels when he was with us as a safety. He never got to make his mark, but he's intelligent and knows special teams.
As for the Staley hire, I'm glad that they hired from Fangio's tree. Fangio's been a respected 3-4 DC for some time, and his protege should have quite a few great concepts.