Overview
- The Los Angeles Chargers remain the NFL’s only winless team at 0-6 after a bye-week review that left Mike McDaniel in charge of play-calling.
- Jim Harbaugh told reporters on Wednesday that he is “very confident” in McDaniel and will keep him as the offensive play-caller moving forward.
- Quarterback Justin Herbert publicly defended McDaniel on Thursday, saying the offense’s failures are on players to block, catch and execute rather than on play design.
- McDaniel acknowledged the pressure of the 0-6 start and said coaches must produce results, after an offense that is averaging about 15 points per game, has more interceptions than touchdowns and has surrendered 21 sacks in six games.
- The decision preserves the current staff for now but keeps questions open about schematic fit, offensive-line injuries and possible future changes with figures such as Adam Gase discussed as alternatives if results do not improve.