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Mike McDaniel joins Harbaugh, Herbert as Chargers' offensive coordinator after Dolphins firing

On Monday, the Los Angeles Chargers announced Mike McDaniel, former Miami Dolphins head coach, agreed to become their offensive coordinator in a team video.
Fired less than three weeks ago after a 7-10 Miami Dolphins season and a 35-33 record, McDaniel interviewed with Falcons, Ravens, Raiders, Titans and Browns before joining the Chargers.
Known for motion-heavy schemes, McDaniel reshaped offenses leaguewide with Miami Dolphins offenses in 2023, including a 70-20 game versus Denver Broncos.
Following the playoff defeat, Jim Harbaugh said he wanted a `head coach of the offense` and tasked Mike McDaniel with getting Justin Herbert his first playoff win after firing Greg Roman.
The hire could relaunch McDaniel's head-coach prospects while the Chargers leverage $103 million in cap space and improved offensive-line health to support schematic upgrades.

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LOS ANGELES — Mike McDaniel has agreed to become the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive coordinator.

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Chargers officially hire Mike McDaniel as their new offensive coordinator

The Chargers made it official Monday. Mike McDaniel will be their new offensive coordinator replacing Greg Roman, who was fired Jan. 13, two days after a lackluster offensive showing during their 16-3 loss to the New England Patriots in an AFC wild-card game. McDaniel spent the past four seasons as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins before he was fired after they missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season. He interviewed for several…

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