Report Says Mike McDaniel Is Struggling as Chargers Reach 0-6
High-profile offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is reportedly struggling with the Los Angeles Chargers, contributing to the team's 0-6 record and significant regression from quarterback Justin Herbert.
Topeka, KS, October 23, 2026 —
Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is reportedly struggling with the Los Angeles Chargers, a team that has started the season 0-6. The trend summary also links the team’s difficulties to significant regression from quarterback Justin Herbert.
The available information does not specify what aspects of McDaniel’s work are considered to be struggling, or provide statistics to describe Herbert’s regression. It also does not identify the source of the report, the dates involved, or any comments from McDaniel, Herbert, the Chargers or team management. Those details were not provided.
The summary presents McDaniel’s reported difficulties as contributing to the Chargers’ record and Herbert’s decline, but it offers no further evidence or explanation of that connection. It does not describe particular games, offensive decisions, player performances or other factors that may have affected the team. Accordingly, the reported assessment cannot be independently substantiated from the information available here.
The stated record is 0-6, and Herbert is identified as having regressed significantly; no season, comparison period or statistical measures are supplied. The summary also does not say whether the Chargers or McDaniel have addressed the report, or what may happen next.
For now, the report describes a challenging start for the Chargers and raises questions about the offense’s performance, while leaving the underlying details unspecified. Further reporting would be needed to establish the basis for the assessment and provide more context on McDaniel’s role, Herbert’s performance and the team’s response.
Story summarized from the original created by ROB MAADDI, Associated Press on www.ksnt.com, see more information here.
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