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The Chargers hired former Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as their next head coach, and he was interested in bringing Rams’ offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell with him. But the Rams don’t allow that.
The Rams prevented O’Connell from interviewing the Chargers, according to Albert Breer of SI.com.
Assistant coaches who are under contract must have permission from their current teams to interview another team. O’Connell could see the Chargers as a potential promotion because he would be calling the plays with the Chargers, while coach Sean McVay declares the plays with the Rams. But the Rams are under no obligation to dismiss O’Connell.
Previously, McVay allowed former Rams offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur to leave and become the Titans ‘offensive coordinator, and a year later LaFleur became the Packers’ head coach. It’s easy to see why O’Connell hoped to go in the same direction toward his own goal of becoming a head coach. But McVay will keep O’Connell in place.