Adam Gase will be back on the sidelines after five years away from the game. The Los Angeles Chargers reportedly hired Adam Gase in an offensive assistant coach role, according toNFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Gase was formerly the head coach of the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins. He had a combined 32-48 record in his two stints as a head coach. The 47-year-old was also the former offensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos and the Chicago Bears. During his previous stops, Gase worked closely with Peyton Manning, Jay Cutler and Sam Darnold.
Gase is now expected to work closely with Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Last season, Herbert threw for 3,727 yards, 27 touchdowns and 13 interceptions despite playing through a fractured left hand late in the season. The 27-year-old quarterback is a two-time Pro Bowler and the 2020 Offensive Rookie of the Year.
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Last season, the Chargers ranked 18th in passing yards and did not have a receiver with over 800 receiving yards.
Gase will be part of the coaching overhaul that the Chargers have made this offseason. After the Chargers' 16-3 wild-card loss to the New England Patriots, the team fired offensive coordinator Greg Roman. Former Miami Dolphins head coachMike McDanielreplaced Roman as offensive coordinator.
On the defensive side, the Chargers hiredChris O'Learyas defensive coordinator afterJesse Minterwas hired as the Baltimore Ravens head coach.O'Learywas previously the defensive coordinator at Western Michigan.
