{"id":692631,"date":"2026-01-21T02:22:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T02:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/692631\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T02:22:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T02:22:13","slug":"eagles-top-target-mike-mcdaniel-to-become-chargers-offensive-coordinator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/692631\/","title":{"rendered":"Eagles top target Mike McDaniel to become Chargers&#8217; offensive coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"AIVMWGF3LBES5KXWDSPXVMNDWI\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennlive.com\/philadelphiaeagles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.pennlive.com\/philadelphiaeagles\/\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> have missed out on arguably their top offensive coordinator candidate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"55AZPLZHJRFRHP65NCKCJOHSRU\">Mike McDaniel is expected to become the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, according to a Tuesday night report from <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/2013791805142106266?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/2013791805142106266?s=20\">ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"AOFXTZDI6BF7RILYROK6JPYXTE\">McDaniel, the former Miami Dolphins head coach, was pursued as the \u201ctop OC target\u201d for the Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JeffDarlington\/status\/2013794184071659729?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JeffDarlington\/status\/2013794184071659729?s=20\">ESPN\u2019s Jeff Darlington<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"UAQRHKZZHVGA3ALJRD4LKRXBBM\">\u201cThe Bucs were especially diligent in their courtship, and McDaniel was very engaged with them throughout,\u201d Darlington wrote. \u201cUltimately, the lure of getting back to California and coaching Justin Herbert proved strongest.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"SRQMICXTQNA5NCO3HQYIO32VZU\">McDaniel, 42, is known for his creative, run-heavy scheme. Before being fired, he compiled a 35-33 record with the Dolphins, utilizing playmakers like Devon Achane, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle to stretch the field.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"ODJH2ZFZ65BFXNKWK7LV4E6WX4\">Before he was hired by the Dolphins, McDaniel made his name as the 49ers\u2019 OC in 2021 and their run game coordinator from 2017-20. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"C7FS22HSRJHNTLGBVV3PIWWUNI\">Now, he\u2019ll return to California to coach Justin Herbert and the Chargers\u2019 offense \u2014 and the Eagles will be left searching for a Kevin Patullo replacement. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"XMN754L5IRHC3GOLRUTX2EKNLA\">McDaniel and former Giants head coach Brian Daboll were \u201cat the top\u201d of the Eagles\u2019 wish list after firing Patullo, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennlive.com\/philadelphiaeagles\/2026\/01\/who-will-the-eagles-hire-as-new-oc-two-coaches-emerge-as-top-targets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.pennlive.com\/philadelphiaeagles\/2026\/01\/who-will-the-eagles-hire-as-new-oc-two-coaches-emerge-as-top-targets.html\">The Athletic\u2019s Dianna Russini<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"IS7KE7QTB5G3XCIMB5MEUMZGCQ\">The Eagles were scheduled to interview Daboll on Tuesday. Philadelphia has also reportedly met with or scheduled with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennlive.com\/philadelphiaeagles\/2026\/01\/eagles-oc-tracker-candidates-emerge-in-search-for-kevin-patullo-replacement.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.pennlive.com\/philadelphiaeagles\/2026\/01\/eagles-oc-tracker-candidates-emerge-in-search-for-kevin-patullo-replacement.html\">several other OC options<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Philadelphia Eagles have missed out on arguably their top offensive coordinator candidate. 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