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Chargers' Mike McDaniel Will Call Plays From the Coaches' Booth

Jim Harbaugh approved the move so McDaniel can gain a wider view to diagnose the offense's failures.

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Sep 27, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel looks on from the sideline in the first half against the Buffalo Bills at New Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Mike McDaniel said Thursday he will leave the sideline and call plays from the coaches' box for Week 9 while remaining the Chargers' official play‑caller.
  • The change is a direct response to a 0-7 start, a 27‑drive stretch without an offensive touchdown, and league lows in points per game and expected points added per play.
  • Justin Herbert has struggled this season with an NFL‑high 10 interceptions and a sharp drop in production that has worsened field‑position and scoring problems.
  • McDaniel pointed to his 2021 experience calling plays from the booth with the 49ers and said the higher vantage point will help him spot defensive adjustments and better communicate between series.
  • Reporters and analysts view the booth move as a last‑ditch tactical test that Harbaugh approved and that could lead to McDaniel's dismissal if it does not produce measurable improvement.