Jim Harbaugh gets honest about Chargers OC Mike McDaniel

It's been two months since the Chargers hired Mike McDaniel as their offensive coordinator. Head coach Jim Harbaugh got honest about how McDaniel has fit into the organization. "Where to really start would be just how his mind is.

Just how much football information, how good it is, his expertise at all positions, and on defense, too," Harbaugh said. "He's a real expert in how defenses play different coverages, schemes, fronts, blitz patterns. "The receivers, the timing between the quarterback, offensive line play, the running backs being tied into the blocking scheme … really been doing a lot of listening, a lot of learning, just leaned in to how he sees football," Harbaugh continued.

One of the things Chargers fans are most looking forward to is McDaniel working alongside quarterback Justin Herbert. "It's really great. And it is what I really thought it was, a perfect combination of Mike McDaniel and Justin Herbert," Harbaugh said.

Jim Harbaugh Details How Offensive Scheme Will Change With Mike McDaniel McDaniel's arrival in LA signaled a philosophy change for the team as it looks to emerge as a high-powered offense with a strong rushing attack in 2026. Harbaugh broke down the incoming scheme change. "It's probably two ways.