Report: Chargers likely to hire Mike McCoy as head coach

The Chargers are nearing a deal to bring on Mike McCoy as their head coach, reports CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora. The deal is expected to be completed on Tuesday.

McCoy, 40, is currently the offensive coordinator for the Broncos and has received praise for the team’s offensive success while having three very different quarterbacks — Kyle Orton, Tim Tebow and Peyton Manning. Prior to joining the Broncos in 2009, McCoy was an assistant with the Panthers.

Chargers are nearing a deal to make Mike McCoy their head coach. Looks like it will be finalized today. More ahead @CBSSports—
Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 15, 2013

Chargers went in heavy on Broncos OC Mike McCoy after Denver's loss to Ravens. McCoy was one of the hottest candidates in the NFL…—
Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 15, 2013

The Broncos fired former head coach Josh McDaniels in December and recently brought on Tom Telesco as the team’s new general manager in a wave of new changes:

San Diego going with bright young guys in pairing of new GM Tom Telesco and McCoy …—
Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 15, 2013