After securing a five-year deal with Jim Harbaugh as their new head coach, the Los Angeles Chargers have now turned their attention towards building a strong coaching staff. Harbaugh's proven track record of success and talent for spotting coaching talent has raised speculation about potential staff members who have previous connections to the renowned coach.

One potential candidate is David Shaw, who has a long-standing relationship with Harbaugh dating back to their time together at the University of San Diego in 2006. Shaw later followed Harbaugh to Stanford, where he served as an assistant coach before taking over as head coach in 2011. During his tenure, Shaw led the Cardinal to multiple successful seasons, including five double-digit win campaigns and two with nine wins. However, his final four seasons saw a decline in performance, leading to his resignation after a disappointing 3-9 record in 2022.

Shaw's offensive prowess stands out, particularly in his ability to develop talented tight ends like Zach Ertz, Coby Fleener, Levine Toilolo, and Dalton Shultz. Additionally, his teams boasted a formidable defense in the early 2010s, earning the nickname "Party In The Backfield" for their dominance behind the line of scrimmage.

Another potential addition to Harbaugh's coaching staff is Greg Roman, who gained recognition for his work with mobile quarterbacks like Colin Kaepernick and Lamar Jackson. Roman was instrumental in maximizing Kaepernick's dual-threat abilities during the 2012 and 2013 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, leading the team to a Super Bowl appearance. He later joined the Baltimore Ravens, where he played a crucial role in turning Jackson into the NFL MVP. However, Roman's offensive scheme faced challenges in recent years, leading to his resignation from the Ravens after the 2022 season.

The Chargers also face a decision regarding their current offensive coordinator, Kellen Moore. Moore's potential return to the team remains uncertain, as both the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles have shown interest in him. Despite a challenging 2023 season marred by injuries, Moore's play-calling abilities have garnered recognition, particularly in the career year enjoyed by wide receiver Keenan Allen.

Defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald's potential move from the dominant Baltimore Ravens to join Harbaugh in Los Angeles may be a stretch, but the connection between the two cannot be ignored. Macdonald previously worked under Harbaugh at Michigan and played a significant role in developing the Ravens' top-ranked defense in 2023. Whether Macdonald will join Harbaugh in his new venture or remain in Baltimore is yet to be determined.

Additionally, the Chargers' special teams coordinator, Derius Ficken, is expected to remain with the team after the Chargers blocked him from interviewing with other organizations. Ficken's impressive work in improving the team's special teams unit over the past five seasons has earned him praise and recognition.

Lastly, Jay Harbaugh, Jim Harbaugh's son, has been a part of his father's coaching staff at Michigan since 2015. While speculation remains about Jay's specific role, it is likely that he will join the Chargers in a supporting capacity, possibly as an assistant special teams coordinator, as he learns the ropes in his first professional coaching job.

As the Chargers' coaching staff begins to take shape under Jim Harbaugh's leadership, fans eagerly anticipate the impact these experienced and talented assistants will have on the team's performance in the upcoming seasons.