Chargers rumored to consider firing OC Mike McDaniel and hiring Adam Gase
Reports suggest the Los Angeles Chargers may replace offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel with former Dolphins head coach Adam Gase if the team's early-season struggles continue.
Mike Florio of NBC Sports' Pro Football Talk said there is growing buzz that the Los Angeles Chargers could dismiss offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and consider hiring pass-game specialist Adam Gase. The Chargers have started the season 0-3, scoring no more than 16 points in a game and committing six turnovers. In a recent loss to the Buffalo Bills, the team forced five turnovers and recorded four sacks but still fell 24-16.
Head coach Brandon Harbaugh defended McDaniel when asked about possible intervention, stating, "No. We trust Mike. We believe in Mike." Florio noted that McDaniel is expected to assume the Chargers' offensive coordinator role, though he remains in talks with the Bills about their head-coaching vacancy. McDaniel withdrew from the Cleveland Browns' head-coach search earlier this week to pursue the Chargers position, but the prospect of leading a team with quarterback Josh Allen could influence his decision.
According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Chargers have secured McDaniel for the offensive coordinator job, beating out other interested teams. The move is expected to bring a faster-paced offense for quarterback Justin Herbert, potentially expanding opportunities for receivers such as Omarion Hampton.
The report does not confirm any official decision, and the Chargers' front office has not issued a statement.