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Chargers OC Mike McDaniel provides guidance to Omarion Hampton ahead of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:27 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Chargers OC Mike McDaniel provides guidance to Omarion Hampton ahead of season

Summary

Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is optimistic about running back Omarion Hampton ahead of the 2026 season. During training camp, Hampton shared the advice McDaniel offered: running full speed will make him harder to tackle. Hampton, coming off a productive rookie season, aims to improve following an ankle injury last year. With a healthier offensive line, he is set for a significant workload as McDaniel aims to establish a strong run game this season.

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Status Watch

•Mike McDaniel is the new offensive coordinator for the Chargers.
•Omarion Hampton looks to build on a productive rookie season.
•Hampton suffered an ankle injury last season.
•Chargers' offensive line is expected to be healthier this year.
•McDaniel emphasizes a strong run game strategy.

Latest Updates

9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers OC Mike McDaniel: RB Omarion Hampton has shown most growth
2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers OC Mike McDaniel is helping Omarion Hampton take star leap with obvious advice

What they're saying

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Mike McDaniel raves about Omarion Hampton’s growth in Chargers training camp and issues a blunt warning to defenders about the running back.
— Yahoo Sports