Chargers OC Mike McDaniel responds to calls for his firing amid 0-4 start
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 9:36 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel addressed growing calls for his firing following the team's 0-4 start to the season. He acknowledged that such scrutiny is part of the job. The Chargers have struggled in their opening games, leading to increased pressure on McDaniel as he looks to improve the team's performance going forward.
- •Chargers start the season with four straight losses.
- •McDaniel understands calls for his dismissal come with the territory.
- •The team's performance continues to be under scrutiny.
- 10:09 PMESPN NFL — Chargers OC McDaniel understands calls for his firing amid 0-4 start
- 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Mike McDaniel: Calls for my firing come with the territory
"Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said this week that offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's job is not in jeopardy, but the former Dolphins head coach knows that won't necessarily stop people from pleading with Harbaugh to change his mind.
"Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel said calls for his firing "comes with the territory of the job."
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External links- ESPN NFLOct 8, 2026, 10:09 PMChargers OC McDaniel understands calls for his firing amid 0-4 start
Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel said calls for his firing "comes with the territory of the job."
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 9:53 PMMike McDaniel: Calls for my firing come with the territory
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said this week that offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's job is not in jeopardy, but the former Dolphins head coach knows that won't necessarily stop people from pleading with Harbaugh to change his mind.
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