Mike McDaniel HAS NOT Officially Signed but It’s Not Time to Worry | Good News on Jesse Minter
Daniel Wade and David Droegemeier address the growing concern among Chargers fans regarding Mike McDaniel’s official signing as offensive coordinator. They break down the latest news and reassure listeners why it’s not time to worry yet, including insider info and reports confirming McDaniel’s near-certain arrival. The hosts also discuss Jesse Minter’s interview updates and his potential return as defensive coordinator, plus what it means for the team.
The episode dives deep into the Chargers’ foundational defensive players and promising young talent, analyzing how this impacts the attractiveness of the defensive coordinator position and the upcoming offseason roster moves. To round things out, the hosts review the first mock draft tracker, revealing why experts predict trench-focused picks—especially at offensive and defensive line—and what could influence the team’s draft strategy.
Tune in for all the latest on Chargers coaching moves, key roster updates, and what might be in store for the 2026 draft. If you’re a diehard Chargers fan looking for daily updates and expert insight, this episode has you covered!
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28 comments
At one point I said that the last first round pick on defense was Jerry Tillery in 2019, when it was Kenneth Murray in 2020. I was looking at their first picks, which in 2020 was Herbert. Still 5 straight offensive players in in the first round, and K9 was very forgettable – Dan
There’s a rumor that Minter wants to bring Roman along as his OC, could that be a reason he was not handed the job in Baltimore yesterday
The Browns are the only team interested in him as a head coach. It’s just a matter of time. I hope he has less on his plate as a coordinator. His red zone offense have been bad, although anything will be an upgrade over last year. How ever you break this down, Herbert is out of excuses.
Justin Herbert is officially out of excuses. No more whining.
Harbaugh-McDaniel-Minter = The Power Grid⚡️
I'm a Chargers fan 45 years , i'm worried but for Shefter to put it out there and Breer to put it out there gives me a lot more confidence!
What teams care a lot about when hiring a new HC is which OC/DC would you bring with you. Minter probably doesn’t have a great list of OCs he’d bring with him and that could end up costing him these jobs.
Some of us are old enough to remember the UCLA – Larry Brown saga.
It would be a very mark davis thing to do to hire McDaniel so we don’t get him.
The Bolts should still be interviewing if McDaniel won’t sign right away. If he’s not committing then why should we?
Been telling Yall it wasn’t a done deal , we are about to lose minter to raiders or Baltimore as well
There’s no IOL that fits McDaniel’s scheme in round one. Ioane is nowhere near a good fit
Kenneth Murray was drafted in the first round after tillery, same year as justin
Its frustrating sure but I initially thought it was because of the rule that we have to interview two minority candidates first. Which is fair enough but super awkward when you and anyone with a braincell have already decided what's best for the team.
I don't understand you guys predicting a possible 1st or second round defensive pick in the draft ?
I'm wondering what Mike M.would think about that ?
Nightmare scenario would be McDaniel and Minter both aren’t on the Chargers next year lol. TBH I think we’ll have both
Oh! Another DOLTS paid channel shilling for a joke of an owner, liar cheat thief grredy
How do you guys not mention Donte as one of our defensive foundational players? I know he's a bit older but he had a really good season
Almost certainly is an hilarious phrase.
He's just sightseeing LA smoking the best weed ever right now
All bs aside I got hope ⚡️⚡️⚡️
What round and what do you want in return for a trade back?
Eh. I'm not worried. I bet it'll be about contract stuff.
You have to wait until free agency periods opens and who they sign before doing any decent draft picks.
We took K9 end of 1st round same year we took herbo
just got a notification of jessie minter signing with the ravens while watching. 🤣🥲
Who’s watching this as ravens hire Jesse Minter????
This guy's are always usually wrong how these cover my team is sad