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Surging Chargers defense is turning coordinator Jesse Minter into a hot head coaching candidate
Chargers defense ranks second in yards allowed and has forced 10 interceptions in the last five games, boosting Jesse Minter's profile as a head-coaching candidate.
- Jesse Minter, Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator, has been on lists of prospective head coaching candidates all season, and the past two weeks including a 16-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs have solidified that interest.
- After slow starts, the unit has 10 interceptions in the past five games, including picks of Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes, ranking second in yards allowed this season.
- Tactically, Minter's staff used Daiyan Henley as a spy after Mahomes' 12-yard scramble, while five sacks and Derwin James Jr.'s interception limited the Chiefs.
- If the Chargers sustain this level into January, Minter's defense has helped put the Chargers on the brink of a playoff berth, delaying potential hiring by other NFL clubs.
- His coaching pedigree includes experience under John Harbaugh in Baltimore and Jim Harbaugh at Michigan; both Harbaughs have praised Jesse Minter's preparation and skills.
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Surging Chargers defense is turning coordinator Jesse Minter into a hot head coaching candidate
There’s a good reason why Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter has been on those lists of prospective head coaching candidates all season long.
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