CHARGERS SQUAD: Chargers have hired Chris O'Leary as there new DC
CHARGERS SQUAD: Chargers have hired Chris O'Leary as there new DC  
Podcast: Locked On Chargers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Chargers
Published On: Thu Jan 29 2026
Description: Los Angeles Chargers shake up their coaching staff, hiring Chris O’Leary as defensive coordinator and Butch Barry as offensive line coach. Will O’Leary’s familiarity with Jesse Minter’s scheme ignite the defense and bring out the best in stars like Derwin James? The addition of Barry, fresh from Miami, sets the stage for vital improvements in Justin Herbert’s protection and the ground game.Pete Fox, Kenyon Barner, and Jim Daniels break down the coaching moves, debate key offseason priorities—including potential trades for Kyle Pitts and the need for an elite running back—and speculate on the future of top receivers like Keenan Allen and breakout rookie Arande Gadsden. With continuity emerging as a theme, the panel dissects positional needs, roster targets, and the impact of health on a Super Bowl trajectory. Can the Chargers’ revamped staff deliver on rising expectations?  Los Angeles Chargers, Chargers News, Chargers Rumors, Chris O'Leary, Justin Herbert, Derwin James, Kyle Pitts, Arande Gadsden, Keenan Allen, Quentin Johnston, Trey Harris, Keandre Lambert-Smith, Lad McConkey, Will Dissly, Omarion Hampton, Kamani Vidal, Butch Barry, Mike McDaniel, NFL Offseason, NFL Coaching Hires, Locked On Chargers, NFL Draft, Chargers Coaching Staff, NFL Updates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.