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Mike McDaniel: Calls for my firing come with the territory

The Los Angeles Chargers’ 0-4 start has reignited speculation about offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s future, despite head coach Jim Harbaugh’s public reassurance that his job is secure. The offense, led by quarterback Justin Herbert, has struggled to meet expectations, averaging just 16.8 points per game and ranking near the bottom among qualified passers in terms of efficiency.

McDaniel acknowledged the pressure, framing criticism as an inevitable part of the role, and emphasized that improving on-field results—not public perception—will determine his tenure. While Herbert showed flashes of competitiveness in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks, two interceptions and five punts in the first half left the Chargers trailing by as much as 21 points, underscoring the need for sustained progress rather than isolated moments of promise.

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