COSTA MESA, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Chargers roster-building strategy over the offseason became quickly apparent: Add players who coach Brandon Staley had previous experience coaching.
The Bolts traded for outside linebacker Khalil Mack and signed cornerback Bryce Callahan, who Staley coached as an assistant with the Chicago Bears. They also signed defensive linemen Sebastian Joseph-Day and Morgan Fox and linebacker Troy Reeder, who Staley directed as defensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams.
But Kyle Van Noy? The former New England Patriots linebacker and Staley seemed to have no prior connection.