Colin Cowherd Calls Out Mike McDaniel After Chargers ‘Look Lost’ in Week 2 Loss

In Week 2, the Los Angeles Chargers faced their second consecutive loss, raising doubts about their performance heading into the future. On Fox Sports The Herd With Colin Cowherd, the outspoken media figure appeared to point fingers at a major coaching change as a potential culprit. After the Miami Dolphins parted ways with Mike McDaniel, the Chargers brought him on as their offensive coordinator under Jim Harbaugh.

However, according to Cowherd, the offense seems lost and confused following back-to-back losses to the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders. The team's struggles in executing the new offensive schemes, with receivers ending up in the same spot and the offensive line protections being inconsistent, have left the players looking confused.

Furthermore, the Chargers' ranking at 28th in points per game and 23rd in total yards per game, coupled with their 29th place tie in giveaways, only exacerbate the situation. Quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett of the Cardinals and Kirk Cousins of the Raiders were seen as "Pro Bowlers" as they marched down the field against the Chargers' defense, highlighting the stark contrast in offensive performance.

As the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026, Justin Herbert was ranked 39th in a vote by his peers, a 17-spot increase from his 2025 rank, suggesting that some might question his value and overrated status. Cowherd believes that the solution might lie in simplifying the offense, rather than attributing the team's woes solely to McDaniel's complex schemes.

With an already challenging season, the Chargers now face a tough matchup against the 2-0 Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 27, as they strive to secure their first win of the year.