Los Angeles Chargers Offensive Coordinator

Quick Facts

• Role: Offensive Coordinator
• Team: [[Los Angeles Chargers]] (LAC)
• Current holder: Mike McDaniel (former Dolphins HC)
• Coaching tree: Shanahan tree (49ers branch); see [[Coaching Trees]]

Background

McDaniel was the headline name of the 2026 OC cycle. As Dolphins HC in 2023, he ran the NFL's No. 1 offense (401.3 yards/game) with Tua Tagovailoa. Famous for scheming explosive plays for RBs (Raheem Mostert led the NFL with 18 rushing TDs at 31; De'Von Achane is one of the league's best weapons). Has the seventh-most team yards per play (5.78) among Super Bowl-era head coaches.

CBS gave the hire an A+ — best OC hire of the cycle.

Scheme and Tendencies

Shanahan-style outside zone, motion, condensed formations, RB screens, and chunk plays off play action. Expect a big bump for both Justin Herbert and rookie RB Omarion Hampton's fantasy ceilings.

Recent News

• 2026-02-16 — Dolphins release Tyreek Hill: Answering biggest questions ([[Dolphins release Tyreek Hill: Answering biggest questions]])
• 2026 — Hired as Chargers OC under Jim Harbaugh, A+ grade from CBS ([[Full list of 2026 NFL coordinator grades from CBS Sports]])
• 2026-02-20 — Chargers add three former Miami assistants who worked directly under McDaniel (OL Butch Barry, TEs Chandler Henley, RBs Max McCaffrey) — strong scheme continuity ([[Chargers add Miami-tree assistants around McDaniel for 2026]])

Sources

• [[Full list of 2026 NFL coordinator grades from CBS Sports]]
• [[Chargers add Miami-tree assistants around McDaniel for 2026]]