Jim Harbaugh Gives Huge Praise to New Chargers OC Mike McDaniel
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh spoke highly of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
Jim Harbaugh expressed immense enthusiasm about adding Mike McDaniel as the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers. McDaniel, who previously coached the Miami Dolphins for four seasons, will aim to assist Justin Herbert in achieving his first playoff game, following two consecutive 11-win seasons under Harbaugh. During an interview on The Stephen A. Smith Show, Harbaugh highlighted McDaniel's exceptional talent, stating that he was at the top of their list of available offensive minds.
Harbaugh found the meeting with Justin Herbert invigorating and emphasized that his primary goal is to help his players improve daily. When asked about what makes McDaniel special, Harbaugh praised his enthusiasm, energy, Yale education, and ability to enhance the team's performance in both the run game and passing game. McDaniel's former team, the San Francisco 49ers, ranked seventh in total offense under his guidance in 2021, while Miami's offense averaged an NFL-high 401.3 yards per game during his second season.
Miami dismissed McDaniel after a 7-10 season, but Harbaugh is optimistic about McDaniel's potential to lead the Chargers' offense in 2026.
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