But as Lynn devoured Lombardi biography after Lombardi biography, trying to study the game’s best, the Chargers’ new head man found himself relating. Lynn is trying to buck a pair of trends that have existed since long before Lombardi — running backs don’t make it as head coaches and guys who coach them usually don’t make good ones, either. “Running backs, for whatever reason, become pigeonholed,” Lynn’s longtime colleague Rex Ryan acknowledged. As far as modern NFL running backs go, only former Denver coach Dan Reeves transitioned into a coach good enough to win 20 or more games. Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times Anthony Lynn: "I’m an expert in run-game scheme.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 09, 2017 02:02 UTC