{
  "id": 18448255,
  "title": "Chargers Making Big Change With OC Mike McDaniel Amid Rough Offensive Struggles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/chargers-making-big-change-with-oc-mike-mcdaniel-amid-rough-offensive",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T05:42:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/chargers-making-big-change-with-oc-mike-mcdaniel-amid-rough-offensive-struggles-12674999"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Chargers are desperately searching for offensive solutions as they enter Week 9 with no wins in the NFL season. Despite quarterback Justin Herbert's occasional brilliance and first-year offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's proven track record with the Miami Dolphins, the Chargers' offense has plummeted to the bottom five in both points and yards per game, and they've led the NFL in turnovers. This dismal performance has prompted calls for McDaniel's dismissal. However, the team hopes a shift in scenery for McDaniel could lead to offensive improvement. McDaniel recently revealed his intention to call plays from the booth rather than the sidelines, hoping this change will facilitate adjustments and better communication with position coaches. This strategic move is seen as a chance for McDaniel to problem-solve without feeling insecure about underwhelming results. With the Chargers' offense clearly in need of a boost, McDaniel's decision to call plays from the box may prove to be a crucial step in turning the team's fortunes around. The Chargers' next game against the Houston Texans is set for Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS.",
  "summary": "Chargers OC Mike McDaniel will call plays from the booth instead of the sideline in their Week 9 matchup against the Texans.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chargers facing offensive struggles in Week 9 with no wins.",
    "Mike McDaniel named new offensive coordinator amid poor performance.",
    "McDaniel plans to call plays from the booth for better communication."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Moving play-calling to the booth signals a desperate attempt to fix a bottom-five offense and provides the coordinator with the distance needed to manage mounting pressure and communication errors.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}