McDaniel praises Herbert's performance at Chargers training camp
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Mike McDaniel, the new offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, expressed positive sentiments about quarterback Justin Herbert during a media session on August 17. McDaniel indicated that Herbert's performance in training camp has exceeded his expectations. This comes as the Chargers gear up for the upcoming season, looking to leverage Herbert's skills to enhance their offensive strategies.
- •Mike McDaniel commended Herbert's training camp efforts.
- •McDaniel stated Herbert has exceeded his expectations.
- •The Chargers are preparing for the upcoming NFL season.
- •Positive performance from Herbert could strengthen the offense.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Mike McDaniel: Justin Herbert everything I hoped for and more
- 2:47 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers may have unlocked a new version of Justin Herbert under Mike McDaniel
- 10:40 PMESPN NFL — McDaniel: Herbert's been everything he hoped for
"Mike McDaniel has high expectations for Justin Herbert in his new Chargers offense — and the star quarterback is already exceeding them. McDaniel believes Herbert is well ahead of the typical Year 1 learning curve, raising expectations for what Los Angeles could accomplish this season.
"New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, during a media availability on Monday, spoke glowingly of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's work this summer in training camp, adding that "he's been everything that I'd hoped and more."
"Mike McDaniel was hired as the Chargers' offensive coordinator for the 2026 season with a simple goal in mind.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:04 PMMike McDaniel: Justin Herbert everything I hoped for and more
Mike McDaniel was hired as the Chargers' offensive coordinator for the 2026 season with a simple goal in mind.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 2:47 AMChargers may have unlocked a new version of Justin Herbert under Mike McDaniel
Mike McDaniel has high expectations for Justin Herbert in his new Chargers offense — and the star quarterback is already exceeding them. McDaniel believes Herbert is well ahead of the typical Year 1 learning curve, raising expectations for what Los Angeles could accomplish this season.
- ESPN NFLAug 17, 2026, 10:40 PMMcDaniel: Herbert's been everything he hoped for
New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, during a media availability on Monday, spoke glowingly of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's work this summer in training camp, adding that "he's been everything that I'd hoped and more."
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