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Los Angeles Chargers request to interview QB Coach Jerrod Johnson for offensive coordinator position

The Los Angeles Chargers apparently believe in the age-old philosophy of “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”

The Chargers have requested permission to interview Vikings assistant QBs coach Jerrod Johnson for their vacant offensive coordinator position, source says.

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 21, 2023

After failing to coax current Minnesota Vikings’ offensive coordinator Wes Phillips to join Brandon Staley’s staff, the Chargers have now apparently shifted their focus to Vikings’ quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson, according to CBS NFL reporter Jonathan Jones.