BLANK CHECK: Mike McDaniel is in the Chargers Building Today and They Need to Get A Deal Done

Daniel Wade and David Droegemeier dive deep into the Chargers’ hunt for their next offensive coordinator. The top story: the Los Angeles Chargers are interviewing leading candidate Mike McDaniel, and the hosts break down why he’s potentially the franchise-altering hire Justin Herbert and the offense desperately need. Should the Chargers “lock the door” and get the deal done with McDaniel, or are there other names in the mix?

The hosts also react to the rumors of Philip Rivers as a possible OC, analyzing his coaching future and what he could realistically bring to the table. Plus, they discuss whether Greg Roman 2.0 (Arthur Smith) would be a fit, and explore creative offensive minds who might help maximize Justin Herbert’s potential.

The episode covers the impact of new NFL coaching vacancies like Buffalo and Baltimore, how the Chargers can compete for top staff, and what recent moves mean for their search.

Don’t miss the lively Buy or Sell segment where the hosts answer fan questions about Keenan Allen’s future, Trey Harris’s emergence, potential OC choices, and other hot topics from passionate Chargers fans.

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33 comments

  8. The decisions in the NFL have to be very agile before he is hired by another team and thus free agency and draft. Make good very punctual decisions. Many years of so much talent have already been developed, no more, please. 🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯💯💯

  12. I'm wondering what happened to Eric Bienemy? Is there a reason that I don't know about that he is not being considered for an OC position like ours? Chargers drafted him, he played for us. I can't figure it out…the Chiefs have not been the same on offense since he left there! Worth a look IMO.

  15. Minter should think about not taking the LV job. Which HC has succeeded there? They embarrassed Pete Carroll. Josh McDaniels. Antonio Pierce. Etc. If he waits he will get a better team

  16. Man i know minter deserves a good job since hes proven to be a great DC but the Raiders? I sure as hell hope not that would be a kick in the teeth

  17. Sorry to say, I think we have to move on from Keenan. I think Harris and KLS will be a much bigger part of the Offense next year, and I think Keenan being there stunts McConkey's growth. We need IOL and TE as needs on offense, along with DT and Edge on D. We have to get younger and faster, and one of the ways we do that is move on from #13. Hate stating because I love Keenan, but in my humble opinion, it's the right thing to do

  18. Not a Fan of Stopping interviews to Hire a Guy that got
    Fired more recently .
    Dolphins were hot garbage .
    Mcdaniels is not elite at this point .
    Tua was a Good Qb in College and a high draft pick .
    Teams figured out Mcdaniels Motion offense .
    Notice Lions did not hire him or Dabol ?
    Keep interviewing everybody 🎉

  22. here is what we have to understand is that Herbert had major surgery in his righ non throwing hand yet they put in screws and plates it will absolutely affect his playing style and mobility and I think Herbert will regress because of it snd its a hard pill to swallow i hope im wrong

  24. We need to let KA go, one of my favorite Chargers!! But the 2nd half of the season, you could tell he doesn't have the legs ! Also it's definitely cutting into Ladd's development!!

  27. Was checking the Bills podcasts, because I don't agree with McDermott firing and promoting the GM, when the Bills problem is roster quality…man, their players and fans are p i s s e d off with this move…they are not considering McDaniel though.

  28. O line definitely number 1 a center and guard but before you turn down the option for TE look up Kenyon Sadiq. Then hopefully Mack stays dont mind adding another DE either way

  33. Anything short of winning the division and an AFC Championship game appearance in 2026, is a fail. It's shit or get of the pot time for the Hortiz/Harbaugh regime. They better make the right decisions and draft picks this time.

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