Chargers' Mike McDaniel makes surprising change ahead of Week 9

Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel plans to make a surprising change ahead of the team's Week 9 matchup against the Houston Texans. In an interview with media on Thursday, McDaniel explained he will call plays from the coaches' box in an effort to find answers and communicate with position coaches. "I want to try calling plays from the box to see adjustments for myself and get their input on what we can focus on between series," McDaniel stated.

The decision to move to the coaches' box is based on the team's struggles this season and McDaniel's confidence in the rest of the offensive coaching staff. McDaniel, who typically calls plays from the sideline, last worked in the coaches' box during his sole season as the 49ers' offensive coordinator in 2021. That season, the 49ers ranked 8th in total offense and 13th in scoring.

The Chargers did not make any major changes during their bye week, so they are not attempting to shake things up further. Los Angeles aims to secure its first win of the season against the Texans this Sunday, with McDaniel calling the plays from the booth.