Big Interviews CONFIRMED with Mike McDaniel and Brian Daboll as Chargers Search for New OC
Daniel Wade and David Droegemeier break down the latest news and rumors, highlighting high-profile interviews with top candidates like Brian Daboll and Mike McDaniel. The hosts analyze each contender, including surprise names like Brian Callahan and Arthur Smith, discussing their coaching styles, play-calling experience, and how they might fit with Jim Harbaugh’s vision for the Chargers offense.
The episode also covers lessons learned from the current NFL playoffs—what elite teams are doing right, the critical importance of strong offensive play-callers, and how quickly a team’s fortunes can turn around with the right hires and aggressive free agency moves. Dan and David provide context on how the Chargers can replicate these successful blueprints, protect Justin Herbert, and get the franchise back into playoff contention.
If you’re a Chargers fan or just a football junkie interested in coaching searches, team building, or the strategies behind winning NFL organizations, this episode is packed with insights, analysis, and actionable takeaways.
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40 comments
More competition now with the Bills HC job available
Hopefully we get Mike McDaniel and KEEP Jesse Minter… that with an improved IOL would make us true contenders
Mike M. come to beautiful California. 😊
Same ol same 😢 every season, year after year . Been a charger since 76 and it’s been a ride. For everyone representing Bolt nation,you are the most awesome fanatic’s in football keep that spirit up , and maybe one day that energy will transfer into wins . Being I’m a native Los Angelino it’s hard letting go but im officially no longer a charger I’m getting old my heart can no longer handle the pain . So long fellas… and ladies… LET GO RAMS !!!!!
I think I’ve figured it out. Of all the playoff teams most of the most successful team have coaches named Mike or Sean. That’s what we’re missing.
Happy Monday morning Daniel and David. Casting a wide net for these coordinators positions are a good thing and I hope we can find the guys that can take this team to the next level. GO BOLTS ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
A serious question with the inability for the Bolts to adjust leading to “Unwatchable” offensive football. Where is the accountability lie on Harbaugh. They flounders last year and the excuse was not having enough weapons. Hortiz killed it in the draft & offseason adding talent & QJ bouncing back. Yet Harbaugh who is stated as a CEO head coach decided to run back the worst interior Oline & the worst OC in the league. Now that lead to another season of defense & Saint Herbert carrying you all season. This team had a shot to contend but those 2 key decisions should be a learning lesson for Harbaugh “Coaches & Players are what they are” grab a young OC that has new concepts and can maximize the weapons and unlock Herbert to the next level!!!
Gone McD all day. He coached Tua to a damn pro bowl and no GM/Owner will ever want him at HC again thanks to his off-putting nature. DaBol yes, helped develop Allen but Jones was also a mess until he left him at the Giants. So gimme the Shanahan tree, book worm, mad scientist for Herbert to have for the foreseeable future.
Part of me would like McDaniels he's a good offensive mind. But Tua and Herbert are different QBs. And our offense is not built like the Tua/Hill/Waddle Dolphins offensees that were successful.
The Bills just fired their coach i wouldnt be surprised if they contact both Dabol and Mcdaniels
Maybe we can get Joe Brady now that McDermott is gone in buffalo
I prefer Daboll. Can't trust an OC with a "The Dude" attitude.
Just can’t see McDaniel and Harbaugh meshing
If the Chargers hire Mike McDaniel, I will lose all faith in humanity.
McDermott got fired from the Bills!! The net is cast!! Lets get it Chargers!!!🙏⚡️⚡️⚡️
I'm on the Nate Scheelhaase train ! Do some research on him. He's the guy I want on the team & to be the successor to Harbaugh.
Hopefully somebody in the Bolts facility is asking this Question
“What is your Short Yardage plan ?”
So many Coords like to go for 15 yd Outs on 3-1 .
Not understanding the current NFL landscape on this .
Its like 3-1 does not have Urgency until the Game is Later on .
Control the ball and have a sense of urgency .
Keep your Defense off the field .
Gaybol has proved nothing I can’t believe he is even in the running
I'm sure Minter is waiting to see who the next OC will be before he makes a decision. Chargers better get the right hire, or else Minter is out
This is not a criticism, but I just wondered if the chargers should’ve hired Mike Varbel ? Go Chargers ⚡️⚡️⚡️
The Rooney rule is so condescending, especially if you’re the first interviewee
Hey bolts fan, pats fan here, just doing my daily rounds of checking in on the cupcake teams from our cupcake schedule this year. Also wanted to remind you guys of what happened 2 weeks ago in Foxboro. I hope Justin is okay after our defense completely ate him up. Bye guys, I need to go check in on the Texans fans now to see if they are okay, and then I need to go start talking to the Broncos fans to see if they are mentally prepared for the dog walking that is going to happen on Sunday. Take care guys!
Joe Brady the Bills OC is in play
They rung up 449 yards on the Broncos, 266 passing. & 183 rushing
I guess with rules changes over the years the offenses and you still need a good defense Denver does have a very good defense, but it’s not like back in the day the 85 bears for example if I recall their offense was very sluggish and outburst was 20 points for them, but I think they only lost one game during the season and won the Super Bowl
Thanks Harbaugh for wanting to play grab a** with roman for 2 years.
Buffalo just fired McDermott. That might be the best option for DC.
Ortiz made it very clear hes not going to do anything different in terms of improving the interior line than he did last year.
Hate to say it, but do you think Justin Herbert does get the let’s say heebie-jeebies in playoffs? Go Chargers ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Ya get a ring whether you're the HC or OC. Hell towel guy gets a ring.
It truly amazes me this chargers team with Justin Herbert hasn’t sniffed an afc title game meanwhile Bo nix and the broncos drake maye and the patriots are already there. First it’s are defense that’s the problem and the very time we turn that around 180 degrees our offense does a 180 in the negative direction. I just don’t get it how we are so cursed. Idc we are still cursed. I love my team and damnit.
We'll see if Herbo is the guy next year. No excuses. Playoff pressure is a thing and he needs to step up.
We don’t need a Jim harbaugh guy. We need a Justin Herbert guy
As long as they don't bring Tomlin here.
The best thing the Bolts have as a sales pitch is, no matter where these coaches end up, they won’t have a chance to work with a QB as good as Justin Herbert. ⚡️💪🏼⚡️
The definition of a crazy person is doing the same thing and expecting different results. Harbaugh knew what he was getting by hiring Greg Roman and still did it! lets talk about our coach's accountability.
Thank you, Daniel & David. You guys break it down so even I can understand what's happening.
Art Smith wasn't to nlame for the Steelers O. Tomlin forbade attacking the middle of the field and ARod checked out of half the running plays.
After this weekend games,Do you two still think the chargers had any chance of winning a playoff game?
Now that the Bills have fired McDermott what do you guys think about getting Joe Brady as our OC? We've interviewed him twice in the last few yrs and just missed out on being hired. The Bills had had the most efficient offense this past yr. I think they should at least bring him in for an interview. What do you guys think?
Tonight Mendoza showed why passing stats don’t represent what makes a QB great.