The Los Angeles Chargers have reportedly blocked the New York Giants’ request to interview particular groups coordinator Ryan Ficken for his or her particular groups coordinator emptiness.
The #Chargers blocked the #Giants’ request to interview particular groups coordinator Ryan Ficken, sources say. So whereas LAC works towards discovering its subsequent head coach, they clearly nonetheless hope Ficken is part of the following teaching employees.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 11, 2024
The Giants fired longtime coordinator Thomas McGaughey on Monday and are out there for a brand new one.
The Chargers are within the strategy of hiring a brand new head coach however nonetheless have lots of ex-coach Brandon Staley’s assistants beneath contract.
Too dangerous, as a result of Ficken would have been a pleasant get. From the Chargers’ web site:
Ficken coordinated a particular groups unit that led the NFL by permitting simply 3.1 yards per punt return, which was one of the best common allowed by any Chargers workforce in 50 years. He additionally oversaw the AFC’s prime kicking unit, making 31-of-33 area objectives (93.9 pct.) regardless of deploying three completely different kickers on the yr on account of harm. The workforce’s 93.9 area purpose share ranked No. 2 within the NFL in 2022 and led the AFC. Below Ficken’s tutelage, the unit ranked tenth within the NFL by Professional Soccer Focus and No. 7 in response to Rick Gosselin.
The Giants will proceed their seek for each a brand new particular groups coordinator and a defensive coordinator.
