Chargers Coaches Called Out With Embarrassing Stat Amid 0-7 Start
The Chargers fell to 0-7, and HC Jim Harbaugh and OC Mike McDaniel have interesting history with how it happened.
The Los Angeles Chargers began their season with a dismal 0-7 record, marking the franchise's first such start since 2000. Head coach Jim Harbaugh, who led the team to a 1-15 season in San Diego, continued to rely on first-year offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel to design the offense. Despite an early 9-3 lead against the Los Angeles Rams, the Chargers suffered a 24-9 defeat at SoFi Stadium.
ESPN Insights reported that the team's 0-7 start is the worst in franchise history since 2000. The Chargers had gone 27 straight drives without scoring a touchdown, the longest such streak in the league since 2024 when Miami Dolphins also struggled with a 27-drive scoring drought under McDaniel's guidance. Quarterback Justin Herbert spoke highly of McDaniel, stating the players were responsible for the offensive failures.
The Chargers' running game only managed 64 yards on 25 carries during the loss. As they prepare for the next game, the Chargers may need to reconsider their coaching staff or potential trades.
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