Harbaugh Keeps Mike McDaniel in Place After Chargers Fall to 0-4

Harbaugh’s public vote of confidence gives the staff short-term stability while increasing urgency for immediate offensive improvement.

Overview

After Sunday’s 30-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Harbaugh told reporters that McDaniel’s job is not in jeopardy and pledged to keep working with the current staff.
The Chargers sit 0-4 with an offense averaging 16.8 points per game and 185.3 passing yards per game, and they have committed 38 offensive penalties and have drives end in a turnover on about 19.1 percent of possessions.
Quarterback Justin Herbert has struggled with turnovers, throwing six interceptions and four touchdown passes so far this season and recording two interceptions in the Seattle game.
McDaniel, the former Miami head coach and ex-49ers assistant, brought complex, new concepts that players and coaches say have produced execution problems, including false starts and botched plays that have negated defensive takeaways.
With a division game against the Denver Broncos next and a difficult stretch ahead, continued offensive failure will increase pressure for schematic, staff, or personnel changes if results do not improve quickly.