Overview

• Giff Smith, the new interim head coach for the Los Angeles Chargers, is focusing the team on their final three games after a disappointing season.
• Smith, a 32-year coaching veteran, took over from Brandon Staley, who was fired after the Chargers lost five of their past six games.
• Smith's first game as head coach will be against the Buffalo Bills, the team where he first started his NFL career.
• Smith is well-regarded by players, with safety Derwin James describing him as a straightforward and dependable coach.
• Quarterback Easton Stick is using the weekend to evaluate his performance in the Raiders game, where he completed 23 of 32 passes for 257 yards with three touchdowns and an interception in his first NFL start.