Jim Harbaugh commends Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh expressed strong support for offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel ahead of the 2026 NFL season. During a recent media appearance, Harbaugh praised the intelligence of his new coordinator, noting that McDaniel consistently provides valuable insight during team meetings. McDaniel joined the Los Angeles coaching staff in late January, shortly after his tenure as head coach of the Miami Dolphins ended. The pair have spent the offseason working with starting quarterback Justin Herbert, whom Harbaugh identified as sharing a similar level of football intelligence with McDaniel. For his part, McDaniel stated that his decision to join the organization was solidified following a breakfast meeting with Harbaugh and John Spanos. The team enters the new season with a coaching staff led by Harbaugh and an offense designed by McDaniel.

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