Anthony Lynn - wikipedia Anthony Lynn Anthony Lynn Los Angeles Chargers Position : Head coach Born : ( 1968 - 12 - 21 ) December 21, 1968 ( age 49 ) McKinney, Texas Height : 6 ft 3 in ( 1.91 m ) Weight : 230 lb ( 104 kg ) Career information High school : Celina ( TX ) College : Texas Tech Undrafted : 1992 Career history As player : Denver Broncos ( 1993 ) San Francisco 49ers ( 1995 -- 1996 ) Denver Broncos ( 1997 -- 1999 ) As coach : Denver Broncos ( 2000 -- 2002 ) ( Special teams assistant ) Jacksonville Jaguars ( 2003 -- 2004 ) ( Running backs coach ) Dallas Cowboys ( 2005 -- 2006 ) ( Running backs coach ) Cleveland Browns ( 2007 -- 2008 ) ( Running backs coach ) New York Jets ( 2009 -- 2014 ) ( Running backs coach ) New York Jets ( 2013 - 2014 ) ( Assistant Head Coach ) Buffalo Bills ( 2015 -- 2016 ) ( Assistant Head Coach & Running backs coach ) Buffalo Bills ( 2016 ) ( Interim head coach & offensive coordinator ) Los Angeles Chargers ( 2017 -- present ) ( Head coach ) Career highlights and awards All - Southwest Conference ( 1990 ) 2 × Super Bowl champion ( XXXII, XXXIII ) Career NFL statistics Attempts : 28 Rushing yards : 177 Touchdowns : 0 Player stats at NFL.com Head coaching record Regular season : 9 -- 8 (. 529 ) Player stats at PFR Anthony Ray Lynn ( born December 21, 1968 ) is a former American football running back and current head coach for the Los Angeles Chargers of the NFL. Lynn began his professional coaching career with the Denver Broncos in 2000 as a special teams assistant, then the offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills before becoming the Chargers head coach in 2017. Contents 1 Playing career 2 Coaching career 2.1 Coaching philosophy 3 Head coaching record 4 Head coach interest 5 Accomplishments 6 Personal life 7 Coaching tree 8 References 9 External links Playing career The 6 ft 3 in ( 1.91 m ) Lynn played at Celina High School, and later for the Texas Tech Red Raiders ( 1988 -- 1991 ), where he was an All - Southwest Conference running back in 1990. His senior year was cut short by a knee injury, and concerns about the injury left him undrafted. He was a journeyman reserve running back and special teams player during his NFL career, playing for the Denver Broncos ( 1993, 1997 -- 1999 ) and San Francisco 49ers ( 1995 -- 1996 ). He retired in 2000 due to repeated neck stinger injuries. Lynn was part of Denver 's back - to - back Super Bowl champion teams ( 1997 -- 1998 ). Coaching career Upon retiring in 2000, he joined the Denver coaching staff as an offensive assistant and special teams coach ( 2000 -- 2002 ), before joining the Jacksonville Jaguars as the running backs coach ( 2003 -- 2004 ). He left Jacksonville after being switched to special teams coach following a coaching staff shakeup by head coach Jack Del Rio in 2005 and quickly joined the Dallas Cowboys staff as the running backs coach. On January 26, 2007, with the retirement of Bill Parcells as Dallas head coach, Lynn signed on with the Cleveland Browns to fill their running backs coach vacancy. Lynn was named the assistant head coach / running backs coach for the New York Jets on February 1, 2012 under head coach Rex Ryan, and was subsequently interviewed for the head coach job in January 2015, after Ryan left. When he did not get the position, he followed Rex Ryan to the Buffalo Bills where he has taken the same position. On September 16, 2016, Lynn was promoted to offensive coordinator / assistant head coach of the Bills when Greg Roman was fired. Then later in September, Lynn was promoted to offensive coordinator. When asked what he wants his offensive identity to be, Lynn responded, `` I want to play smart, physical football. I want to be explosive down the field... We 're going to play a little bit faster and see if we can put a little pressure on the defense. Just execute. '' Lynn made his debut as offensive coordinator against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling out a 33 - 18 win. Lynn became the interim head coach on December 27, 2016, after Rex Ryan was fired. On January 12, 2017, Lynn was hired to become the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, the same day that owner Dean Spanos announced that the Chargers were relocating from San Diego to Los Angeles. Lynn 's hire was confirmed by the Chargers one day later on January 13 the team 's website. Lynn is the franchise 's first African - American head coach in its 56 - year history. Coaching philosophy Lynn is known for advocating the infamous `` Ground and Pound '' technique. He likes to run the ball on offense, and keep the defense rested so they can `` pound '' the opposing team. He provides a strong running game and has exceptional run reads. Offensively, his approach spirals off the idea that the running game should open up opportunities for the passing game. He welcomes input from his players and gives them a voice. By simplifying the playbook, Lynn said he aims to reduce the stress of his players so they can execute with precision. Lynn has coached some of the best running backs in the game and has been the common denominator in some of the greatest rushing offenses. Head coaching record Team Year Regular season Postseason Won Lost Ties Win % Finish Won Lost Win % Result BUF * 2016 0 0. 000 3rd in AFC East -- -- -- -- LAC 2017 9 7 0. 563 2nd in AFC West -- -- -- -- Total 9 8 0. 529 0 0. 000 * -- Interim head coach Head coach interest On December 30, 2015, the Miami Dolphins interviewed Lynn for their head coach position. He was the fourth head coaching candidate interviewed that week. Lynn also interviewed for the head coaching job with the New York Jets on January 6, 2015, shortly after head coach Rex Ryan was fired. Lynn knew the organization well and was extremely well - respected. In January 2016, Lynn was a head coaching candidate for the San Francisco 49ers, but removed his name from consideration before a decision was made. Despite not taking a head coaching position in 2016, media insider Ian Rapoport listed Lynn as one of his candidates in a good position to become a head coach. On January 12, 2017, Lynn was named head coach of the newly christened Los Angeles Chargers and one day later the Chargers officially confirmed his hiring as the new coach. Accomplishments From 2009 to 2013, with Lynn as running backs coach, the Jets running game produced an NFL - leading 137.0 yards per game. In 2013, Lynn help Chris Ivory establish a team - leading 833 yards on 182 carries. Top ranked running game for the Buffalo Bills in the 2015 -- 2016 season. Personal life Lynn has a son, D'Anton, and a daughter, Danielle, with his ex-wife, Cynda. He married journalist Stacey Bell in 2011. Stacey and Anthony Lynn married on March 5, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. His son, D'Anton, played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions, and was signed as an undrafted rookie by the New York Jets following the 2012 NFL Draft. Lynn was supportive of his son 's decision to follow in his footsteps, and taught him about the hard work that goes into being a professional football player both on and off the field. During Cowboys training camp on August 20, 2005, Lynn was a victim of a hit - and - run automobile accident. Lynn and Todd Haley, both offensive assistants for Bill Parcells, were out for pizza after the end of training camp in Ventura, California. Although Lynn has difficulty remembering all of the details, Haley remembers them all too well. After the hit - and - run by a drunk driver, Sergio Sandoval, both of Lynn 's lungs collapsed and due to shock, suffered from temporary paralysis in his legs. Lynn would then go through four surgeries on his face, knee and shoulder due to the incident. Haley recalled the night of the tragic accident, `` The breathing is what I remember, his nasal cavity was open, it was an awful sound. He would stir and not really know where he was or what was going on. I do n't think anyone survives that but somebody who built their body for years of running down kickoffs and the things he did as an NFL player. I just do n't know who survives that. '' As a testament to Lynn 's perseverance and strength, he was back on the field in a week and a half because he did not want to disappoint his team, the Cowboys. The incident created an immediate long - lasting bond between Lynn and Haley. `` I will always root for Anthony, '' Haley said. `` He was tied up and under contract when I got this job, but he 's somebody I 'd love to be working with again. Maybe, when he 's a head coach. '' On Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the funeral service for his former coach Spike Dykes of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, Lynn gave a heartfelt and inspiring eulogy about the work ethic and person - to - person attitude he learned from his college football mentor. Coaching tree Lynn has worked under 5 head coaches : Mike Shanahan, Denver Broncos ( 2000 -- 2002 ) Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville Jaguars ( 2003 -- 2004 ) Bill Parcells, Dallas Cowboys ( 2005 -- 2006 ) Romeo Crennel, Cleveland Browns ( 2007 -- 2008 ) Rex Ryan, New York Jets ( 2009 -- 2014 ), Buffalo Bills ( 2015 -- 2016 ) References Jump up ^ `` Bills OC Anthony Lynn Ready For Challenge ''. Jump up ^ `` Anthony Lynn Passes First Test As Offensive Coordinator ''. Jump up ^ FOX Sports on MSN - NFL Archived September 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. Jump up ^ `` Archived copy ''. Archived from the original on 2006 - 12 - 11. Retrieved 2007 - 01 - 10. Jump up ^ DallasCowboys.com - News Archived February 2, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. Jump up ^ `` Bills hire Anthony Lynn as running backs coach ''. Profootball Talk. January 21, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015. Jump up ^ `` Lynn Helps Bills Get House In Order ''. Jump up ^ `` Anthony Lynn Press Conference Transcript ''. Jump up ^ `` LA Times `` AFC notes : Broncos have been the best in September over the last three years `` ''. Jump up ^ `` Bills Announce Coaching Changes ''. Buffalo Bills. Retrieved 2016 - 12 - 27. Jump up ^ `` Anthony Lynn Stops By NFL Network ''. Jump up ^ `` Chargers hire Anthony Lynn as their new head coach ''. Jump up ^ `` Chargers officially tap Lynn as new head coach ''. Jump up ^ `` Week 3 Award Winners ''. Jump up ^ `` Jets Nation : Anthony Lynn Mic 'd up ''. Jump up ^ `` Bills Ground Game Churning ''. Jump up ^ `` Coach Anthony Lynn Interview - Cleveland Browns 8.19. 08 ''. Jump up ^ `` Wood Happy With Offensive Turnaround ''. Jump up ^ `` How Buffalo Returned From The Brink ''. Jump up ^ `` Buffalo Bills Offensive Coordinator News ''. Jump up ^ `` Dolphins Interview Bills Assistant Anthony Lynn for Head Coaching Job ''. Jump up ^ `` Dolphins Interview Anthony Lynn ''. Jump up ^ `` Anthony Lynn To Get In - House Interview For Jets Head Coach Job ''. 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Jump up ^ M.M., choir member at the funeral service, First United Methodist Church, Lubbock, TX April 13, 2017 External links American football portal BuffaloBills.com official bio ClevelandBrowns.com official bio NewYorkJets.com official bio Current head coaches of the National Football League American Football Conference AFC East AFC North AFC South AFC West Sean McDermott ( Buffalo Bills ) Adam Gase ( Miami Dolphins ) Bill Belichick ( New England Patriots ) Todd Bowles ( New York Jets ) John Harbaugh ( Baltimore Ravens ) Marvin Lewis ( Cincinnati Bengals ) Hue Jackson ( Cleveland Browns ) Mike Tomlin ( Pittsburgh Steelers ) Bill O'Brien ( Houston Texans ) Vacant ( Indianapolis Colts ) Doug Marrone ( Jacksonville Jaguars ) Mike Mularkey ( Tennessee Titans ) Vance Joseph ( Denver Broncos ) Andy Reid ( Kansas City Chiefs ) Anthony Lynn ( Los Angeles Chargers ) Jon Gruden ( Oakland Raiders ) National Football Conference NFC East NFC North NFC South NFC West Jason Garrett ( Dallas Cowboys ) Steve Spagnuolo * ( New York Giants ) Doug Pederson ( Philadelphia Eagles ) Jay Gruden ( Washington Redskins ) Matt Nagy ( Chicago Bears ) Vacant ( Detroit Lions ) Mike McCarthy ( Green Bay Packers ) Mike Zimmer ( Minnesota Vikings ) Dan Quinn ( Atlanta Falcons ) Ron Rivera ( Carolina Panthers ) Sean Payton ( New Orleans Saints ) Dirk Koetter ( Tampa Bay Buccaneers ) Vacant ( Arizona Cardinals ) Sean McVay ( Los Angeles Rams ) Kyle Shanahan ( San Francisco 49ers ) Pete Carroll ( Seattle Seahawks ) Asterisk ( * ) denotes interim head coach Links to related articles Denver Broncos Super Bowl XXXII champions 1 Jason Elam 6 Bubby Brister 7 John Elway 8 Jeff Lewis 16 Tom Rouen 21 Randy Hilliard 22 Vaughn Hebron 23 Darrien Gordon 25 Darrius Johnson 26 Tim McKyer 27 Steve Atwater 29 Howard Griffith 30 Terrell Davis ( MVP ) 31 Derek Loville 32 Tony Veland 33 Dedrick Dodge 34 Tyrone Braxton 37 Anthony Lynn 39 Ray Crockett 42 Detron Smith 50 Jon Hesse 51 John Mobley 53 Bill Romanowski 56 Keith Burns 57 Allen Aldridge 58 Steve Russ 59 Glenn Cadrez 62 Dan Neil 63 David Diaz - Infante 65 Gary Zimmerman 66 Tom Nalen 69 Mark Schlereth 70 Jamie Brown 72 Ernest Jones 74 Harry Swayne 75 Brian Habib 77 Tony Jones 80 Rod Smith 81 Patrick Jeffers 82 David Gamble 83 Flipper Anderson 84 Shannon Sharpe 85 Willie Green 86 Byron Chamberlain 87 Ed McCaffrey 88 Sir Mawn Wilson 89 Dwayne Carswell 90 Neil Smith 91 Alfred Williams 93 Trevor Pryce 94 Keith Traylor 96 Harald Hasselbach 97 Mike Lodish 98 Maa Tanuvasa 99 David Richie Head coach : Mike Shanahan Coaches : Frank Bush Barney Chavous Rick Dennison Ed Donatell George Dyer Alex Gibbs Mike Heimerdinger Gary Kubiak Dwain Painter Brian Pariani Ricky Porter Greg Robinson Rick Smith John Teerlinck Bobby Turner Denver Broncos Super Bowl XXXIII champions 1 Jason Elam 6 Bubby Brister 7 John Elway ( MVP ) 14 Brian Griese 16 Tom Rouen 20 Tory James 21 Darrien Gordon 22 Vaughn Hebron 25 Darrius Johnson 26 Eric Brown 27 Steve Atwater 28 Tito Paul 29 Howard Griffith 30 Terrell Davis 31 Derek Loville 34 Tyrone Braxton 37 Anthony Lynn 39 Ray Crockett 42 Detron Smith 48 George Coghill 51 John Mobley 53 Bill Romanowski 54 Nate Wayne 56 Keith Burns 59 Glenn Cadrez 60 K.C. Jones 62 Dan Neil 63 David Diaz - Infante 66 Tom Nalen 69 Mark Schlereth 70 Trey Teague 72 Ernest Jones 73 Cyron Brown 74 Harry Swayne 77 Tony Jones 78 Matt Lepsis 79 Chris Banks 80 Rod Smith 82 Marcus Nash 83 Justin Armour 84 Shannon Sharpe 85 Willie Green 86 Byron Chamberlain 87 Ed McCaffrey 89 Dwayne Carswell 90 Neil Smith 91 Alfred Williams 93 Trevor Pryce 94 Keith Traylor 95 Marvin Washington 96 Harald Hasselbach 97 Mike Lodish 98 Maa Tanuvasa 99 Seth Joyner Head coach : Mike Shanahan Coaches : Frank Bush Barney Chavous Rick Dennison Ed Donatell George Dyer Alex Gibbs Mike Heimerdinger Gary Kubiak Pat McPherson Brian Pariani Ricky Porter Greg Robinson Rick Smith John Teerlinck Bobby Turner Buffalo Bills head coaches Buster Ramsey ( 1960 -- 1961 ) Lou Saban ( 1962 -- 1965 ) Joe Collier ( 1966 -- 1968 ) Harvey Johnson # ( 1968 ) John Rauch ( 1969 -- 1970 ) Harvey Johnson ( 1971 ) Lou Saban ( 1972 -- 1976 ) Jim Ringo ( 1976 -- 1977 ) Chuck Knox ( 1978 -- 1982 ) Kay Stephenson ( 1983 -- 1985 ) Hank Bullough ( 1985 -- 1986 ) Marv Levy ( 1986 -- 1997 ) Wade Phillips ( 1998 -- 2000 ) Gregg Williams ( 2001 -- 2003 ) Mike Mularkey ( 2004 -- 2005 ) Dick Jauron ( 2006 -- 2009 ) Perry Fewell # ( 2009 ) Chan Gailey ( 2010 -- 2012 ) Doug Marrone ( 2013 -- 2014 ) Rex Ryan ( 2015 -- 2016 ) Anthony Lynn # ( 2016 ) Sean McDermott ( 2017 -- ) Pound sign ( # ) denotes interim head coach. 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Question: who is the head coach for the san diego chargers
Answer: Anthony Ray Lynn