Mike McDaniel Named Chargers Offensive Coordinator Under Jim Harbaugh

Well, now we know why Mike McDaniel passed on a second interview for the Browns’ head-coaching job. Via multiple reports, McDaniel will become the new offensive coordinator of the Chargers. It gives McDaniel a chance to partner with coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback Justin Herbert. And it gives McDaniel an opportunity to author the kind of performance that sets him up to potentially become an A-list candidate in 2027. McDaniel coached the Dolphins for four seasons, with a record of 35-33 in the regular season and 0-2 in the playoffs. He had drawn head-coaching interest, and it’s apparently possible he could still pivot to a bigger job. As noted by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, no deal has been signed. He remains in play for the top jobs with the Ravens and Raiders.