[CLSTR]
< Back to situations

Monitor this situation.

[SITUATION] · [ACTIVE] · [SPORTS]

2 clusters · 4 sources · 22 days · First seen · Last updated

Mike McDaniel offensive coordinator appointment with Los_Ang

Overview

Mike McDaniel was appointed as the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers under head coach Jim Harbaugh. While Harbaugh described McDaniel as a “run-game guy” at heart and a great fit for quarterback Justin Herbert, some former players expressed skepticism, with former defensive tackle Breiden Fehokose warning the scheme could be viewed as a “gimmick” once defenses adapt.

By the start of the season, the team prepared to debut McDaniel’s new offensive scheme in a Week 1 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. The system, which follows the tenure of previous coordinator Greg Roman, focuses on speed, pre-snap motion, and quick passing to protect Herbert. The transition also involves a renewed emphasis on the run game and utilizes the return of offensive linemen Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt.

Entities

Justin Herbert · Jim Harbaugh · Los Angeles Chargers · Mike McDaniel · Arizona Cardinals

Timeline

  1. about 22 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Los Angeles Chargers to debut new Mike McDaniel offense in Week 1

    The Los Angeles Chargers will debut a new, speed-based offensive scheme led by coordinator Mike McDaniel in their season opener against the Arizona Cardinals.

  2. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Mike McDaniel named Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator

    Mike McDaniel has been named offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, a move praised by Jim Harbaugh but met with caution from former players regarding the long-term sustainability of his scheme.

Sources

newsday.com · nfltraderumors.co · nypost.com · sportskeeda.com