Brandon Staley discusses coaching lessons ahead of Saints season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Brandon Staley, now the defensive coordinator for the Saints, reflects on his prior experience as the head coach of the Chargers. Staley acknowledges his aggressive approach in that role, which included a playoff collapse, and believes he would handle situations with more poise and composure if given another chance. He aims to apply these lessons with the Saints, who finished strong last season under new quarterback Tyler Shough. The upcoming season presents an opportunity for Staley to implement his evolved coaching philosophies.
- •Staley enters his second season as the Saints' defensive coordinator.
- •He previously served as the head coach of the Chargers.
- •Staley aims to approach decisions with greater poise and composure.
- •The Saints finished last season strong after changing quarterbacks.
- •Staley seeks to enhance team performance with his revised coaching approach.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Staley: I'd be a more poised, composed head coach now
"Brandon Staley is heading into his second season as the Saints' defensive coordinator, but his previous experience as an NFL head coach has him thinking about what a second chance in that spot might look like.
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