San Diego — Mike Riley was fired as coach of the San Diego Chargers on Monday after ending the season with a nine-game losing streak that left him 14-34 in three seasons.
Riley, who never held an NFL job before being hired by then-general manager Bobby Beathard in January 1999, was fired by GM John Butler hours after the Chargers lost 25-22 to Seattle, finishing the collapse that left them with a 5-11 record. San Diego's season is finished because it has a bye the final week.
When asked what he accomplished, Riley said: "I don't know, but I did it my way. I treated people the way I wanted to, and I coached the team the way I wanted to. I feel good about that."
The only coach from Riley's staff who will be retained is offensive coordinator Norv Turner, who has three years left on his contract.
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