Harbaugh: Winless Chargers to stick with McDaniel as offensive playcaller — SkimNews
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- Jim Harbaugh confirmed Mike McDaniel will remain the Chargers' offensive playcaller, expressing full confidence in his talent and work ethic despite the team's 0-6 record
- Los Angeles Chargers scored just six points in their Week 6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, dropping their season average to 15.0 points per game—the lowest in the NFL
- Mike McDaniel joined the Chargers this offseason after being fired as Miami Dolphins head coach, brought in specifically to revitalize Justin Herbert's offense
- Justin Herbert is tied for the NFL lead with eight interceptions this season, including multiple picks directly to defenders in recent games
- Mike McDaniel previously helped Tua Tagovailoa reach a Pro Bowl season in Miami and oversaw a 70-20 Dolphins win with 700+ yards of offense in 2023
- Justin Herbert altered his shotgun stance under McDaniel’s guidance, moving his left foot forward—a change mirrored from McDaniel’s work with other quarterbacks
Why it matters: The Chargers are the only winless team in the NFL and averaging the fewest points per game, yet are doubling down on their offensive leadership. Keeping McDaniel in place despite Herbert’s regression and the league-worst scoring output raises the stakes for immediate improvement from a quarterback once considered elite.
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