Mike McDaniel + Justin Herbert Could Break the NFL
The Chargers didn’t just hire a coordinator — they might’ve just unlocked Justin Herbert. 👀
Nate Tice and Andrew Siciliano break down why Mike McDaniel landing in Los Angeles could completely reboot the offense. From Shanahan-style play action and protection tweaks to building a run game that actually fits the personnel, this pairing feels different.
How does McDaniel’s system change without Tua?
What does a Herbert-led version look like?
And could this finally be the scheme that maximizes one of the most talented quarterbacks in football?
If this works… the AFC West might have a problem.
Drop your thoughts below: is McDaniel the right guy for Herbert?
0:00 Mike McDaniel To The Chargers
1:03 Herbert vs Tua “What If” Scenario
4:40 Why Greg Roman Didn’t Work
10:18 Oweh Trade + Roster Talk
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12 comments
Chargers are excited. Mike will shine with Jim and Justin. He is fun, very smart and kind. 😊❤🎉. Oh my he went to Yale. 🤔🫡
Why is my brain playing Bloodhound Gang's The Bad Touch?
"I'd appreciate your input…"
Damn im all 👂
I really liked Alohi… I love Odafe!
They will break Charger fans when Herbert chokes in the first round of the playoffs again. Who are they going to blame next year? Get your excuses ready simps. 😂
Herby is gonna be a fantasy god
They got Chris O'leary. I would like to hear the REAL story behind it. Jim said they have a plan. They knew last Minter was leaving. Everybody on the Chargers loved O'leary in 24. He turns arou d Western Michigan's D and cones back as Chargers DC, and the players love it. Seems like there's an untold story there.
Chargers need lots of help on offense. This is a good start.
Question: Do you think Najee heals up and can come back? If so, do the Chargers keep him? Kimani Vidal certainly stepped up when he was really needed. Side thought: Will we get a year where Herbert doesn’t get a significant injury… every year some injury(injuries) have happened to stunt his game. Let’s hope they can protect him to help that.
That’s where they’re getting it wrong McDaniel has elevated shanahan’s offense to where he’s blended the runs and passes together where everything looks like a zone run but it’s actually gap and vice versa even in the pass game he’s about putting defenses in conflict. Whatever defenders are taught he teaches his offense to do the opposite. I think with Tua there was limitations so he did what he could as well as with the o line they had, but with Herbert I think we will see something entirely new we haven’t seen before and that’s exciting. Before I use to think he was all about disguise and gimmicks and fancy plays, but he’s extremely detailed in his approach and will give other defensive coordinators headaches. I’m excited to see what he comes up with I think him and Jim being together will be great and he’ll learn to be a better leader as well moving forward.
No need to give respect to Greg Roman. He wasted two years of the players’ careers, some of whom may not be able to play another year. The Chargers core player are young, Joe Hortiz isn’t building a one and done SB winner. He’s building a dynasty that is worthy of the best coaching, and that isn’t Greg Roman.
Yes the Chargers have a lightning bolt, but they’re actually named for a horse. A "charger" horse is a historical term for a strong, swift warhorse used by knights for charging into battle.