At their Week 16 Saturday Football Night game, the Los Angeles Chargers locked horns with the Buffalo Bills. Even though they displayed a striking transformation in their lineup and a visibly heightened level of effort, the Chargers endured a narrow 24-22 defeat under interim head coach Giff Smith. Furthermore, their defensive display shone through, with three turnovers gained and none conceded.

However, their performance wasn’t enough to secure a win in another close one-score encounter. After the game ended, Coach Smith’s three-word message in the press conference captured significant attention.

Coach Giff Smith comments on the Chargers’ game plan

During the postgame press conference of their Week 16 encounter, Interim head coach Giff Smith shared insights into the team’s strategic approach. When a reporter asked him about their strategy before going into the game, he had an interesting 3-word message to add. He emphasized the fighting spirit and revealed that the game plan was to “Keep it close.”

Smith revealed that the idea was to walk out with unbreakable team spirit. “We wanted every player to fight for each other, no matter what. If there was ever a guy that wasn’t going to do it, we were going to pull him out,” he stated. However, he proudly acknowledged that no player needed to be pulled out.

The strategy, as Smith articulated, was important in keeping the Chargers competitive against a tough opponent like the Bills. Smith recently replaced Brandon Staley and the team was hoping to secure a win, but they lost by a small yet important margin. Regardless, the team’s collective resolve to vie for victory was displayed until the very end. The momentum comes as Giff Smith replaced Brandon Staley, bringing fire to this turmoil-plagued team. Here’s a brief look into the new interim coach for the Chargers.

Giff Smith is on his journey to lighting up the Chargers

Smith boasts a rich coaching background spanning over 32 years. His journey with the Chargers began in 2016 as a defensive line coach. This was right after his time with teams like the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans.

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Smith’s move to the role of an interim coach for Chargers has come at a critical juncture, as the team, despite making it to the playoffs in 2022, have been struggling this season with a disappointing 5-10 record. Smith’s appointment follows the team’s heavy loss to the Raiders. What do you think about Brandon’s replacement? Let us know in the comments below.

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