{
  "id": 15528189,
  "title": "Jim Harbaugh on Mike McDaniel: We'll look at everything, offense needs to be addressed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/jim-harbaugh-on-mike-mcdaniel-well-look-at-everything-offense-needs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T00:48:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jim-harbaugh-mike-mcdaniel-well-004800160.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After a 22-6 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday, the Los Angeles Chargers find themselves under increased speculation regarding the future of their offensive coordinator, Mike McDaniel. According to PFT, there is growing buzz that the team may part ways with McDaniel upon their return in Week 8. The Chargers have struggled mightily under McDaniel's leadership, scoring only 84 points in their last six games, a stark contrast to the expectations when he was brought in to work with quarterback Justin Herbert in the offseason. Herbert has been plagued by turnovers, throwing eight interceptions in total, with at least one in each of the team's unsuccessful offensive outings. Upon hearing about the poor performance, head coach Jim Harbaugh expressed his concern, stating that they would be examining every aspect of the offense. In a show of empathy, Harbaugh commented on the struggles of his players, coaches, and fans, emphasizing that the offense needs to be addressed. Should the Chargers decide to make a change with McDaniel, former Jets head coach and current pass game specialist Adam Gase is anticipated to take over the offensive duties.",
  "summary": "McDaniel could be dismissed as offensive coordinator after an 0-6 start.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Chargers vs. Chiefs live updates, inactives, where to watch: LA seeks first win of season as Mike McDaniel's seat heats up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/chargers-vs-chiefs-live-updates-inactives-where-to-watch-la-seeks",
        "published": "2026-10-18T18:55:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}