'Growing buzz' Mike McDaniel could be out as Chargers coordinator
Speculation is mounting that the Los Angeles Chargers may fire offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel following a winless start and poor offensive performance. Former Jets head coach Adam Gase is rumored to be a potential replacement for play-calling duties.
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Make New York Post a Preferred Source Mike McDaniel’s résumé may soon read unemployed.
The 0-6 Chargers boast the league’s worst offense (No. 32 in DVOA) and are averaging just 15 points per game, with speculation running rampant that Los Angeles will fire its offensive coordinator.
Pro Football Talk reports there’s “growing buzz” that Jim Harbaugh will fire McDaniel as the team’s offense continues to flounder in bizarre fashion.
The Chargers put up a lackluster effort on Sunday, again failing to score a touchdown as they were beaten 22-6 by the Chiefs.
Mike McDaniel has been a disaster in Los Angeles. AP Photo/Scott Strazzante If McDaniel is fired, former Jets head coach Adam Gase is expected to take over play-calling duties for the Chargers. He’s currently their passing game specialist.
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