Mike McDaniel is THE TOP Choice for the Chargers at Offensive Coordinator | 6 Top Options at OC
Looking for an in-depth breakdown of the Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive coordinator search? Hosts Daniel Wade and David Droegemeier dive into the top candidates who could take over play-calling duties and shape Justin Herbert’s future. The conversation focuses on why Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel tops their list, examining his explosive offensive philosophies, play-calling experience, and how his innovative schemes might transform the Chargers’ offense. They also evaluate other intriguing names like Brian Daboll, Todd Monken, Shane Day, Nate Scheelhaase, and Frank Smith—highlighting their strengths, NFL and college experience, and coaching relationships.
You’ll get insights on what the Chargers need in a new coordinator, how each candidate could maximize Herbert’s talent, and what the team needs to get back to playoff-winning form. Plus, the episode touches on the latest news from around the league, coaching trees, and previous connections to the Chargers.
Perfect for Bolts fans searching for the latest coaching news, NFL insiders, or anyone following the high-stakes coordinator carousel this offseason. Tune in for expert analysis, candid opinions, and a breakdown of how the right hire could spark a new era for the Chargers.
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32 comments
Good morning Daniel and David. Looks like Harbaugh and Todd Monken might be going on to the Giants team.
You guys might be onto something with that former Miami Dolphins head coach I need to go back and look at the tape
One thing you can’t help but notice is other teams’ O-lines don’t quit on plays and jump in to push the pile. Over and over the Chargers O-line hit a defender once and then stood there watching what happens. The new scheme needs to emphasize that lineman put a body on somebody..anybody, until the whistle blows.
Feel like we don’t have the right personnel for McDaniels offense
Hopefully they can get him. But there are teams looking at him for HC. He should consider working for Harbaug because he can learn up close the kind of stuff he knows.
Ravens play calling was highly questionable this year. Seems like Monken is another coach who wants to run his system and not necessarily optimize the talent on the field. Derrick Henry was severely under utilized putting too much emphasis on the QB making every play. If a coach can’t get King Henry going, good luck improving the Chargers’ running game.
It’s been rumored mike McDaniel already got hired by the eagles
I think we see if Kurt Warner wants to come in as QB coach.
But how successful would the Rams passing game be without Nacua and Adams? Unless Scheelhaase brings them along, there’s no guarantee he’ll have that kind of success.
Unfortunately none of the media outlets have Chargers and Mike McDaniel linked. I know he’s interviewing for head coaching jobs.
If it is McDaniel you offer him the job but hopefully he trains the next guy on his staff because if he fixes this offense teams will want him next year for head coach
I want shane day as our oc justin had his two best season with shane day as the passing coordinator and him and justin have a great relationship plus i didnt know shane day had ties to jim on the 49ers plus lets not forget that 2021 season our oline was one of the worst units and he was drawing up a scheme that allowed justin to go for 5k while being one of the most pressured qbs
Nathan Scheelhaase
Hell just hire Rivers
2 potential weirdest coaches to do press conferences if we lose it will be a joke a clown show lol
If McDaniel is your top pick, if the offense does well under him, theres a big chance that he leaves for a HC job. That has to be taking into consideration. Herbert shouldnt need a new OC & learn a new offense every yr. So maybe a new guy like Sheelhouse is a stronger candidate in that aspect. I dont think he'll leave after 1 yr.
Bout time for Justin to call the plays at the line and the huddle 😮😮😮😊😊😊
you act like Chargers can choose whoever they want. Mike McDaniel is going to take over job over the Charger OC job. I think he will get a head coach job to be honest, so he is not an option
Daboll, McDaniels, McDaniel are my top 3. However McDaniels has something good in NE so getting him away is a tall order, that's low chance. McDaniel probably wants another HC position, but getting him to take a OC position may be possible.
No to Daboll. Yes to McDaniel. That is if it was my choice. Chargers need to throw a bag of cash at Minter.
Let Justin Herbert pick his own OC or at least have a say on it.
Monken isn’t he the one who didn’t use derrick henry when he was on fire and cist them important games?
I wonder if Fonsi is available look what he did for the mudd dogs? 🤣🤣🤣
Please Daboll .
Teams figured out Mcdaniels in my opinion .
get him
The moment your OC was fired, it hough this was your best choice
Nah.
Some names rarely mentioned:
Brian and Bill Callahan as a package deal
Ronald Curry
Zac Robinson
Call me stupid, but i dont want McDaniels. I would like someone who will be here for multiple years. One and done doesnt excite me. Also, i want a guy who will put more responsibility on Herbert to call audibles and disecting the defense at the line.
Not advocating for Rivers as OC, but would love to see him come in and help Herbert take a necessary step. I dont know what that means as far as a job, but he made most of the current qbs look silly in his return at 75.
Heard there’s a oc on the rise names Roman Greg heard he’s really knows how to get a run game going
Mike McDaniel or Pep Hamilton. Get him pep back from the college circuit. Guy knows how to coach qbs!!
You guys are high. Mike McDaniel would be awful.