"In the end, it's not the Miami Dolphins who land a Harbaugh, but ex-coach Mike McDaniel who lands with one. And we'll now get to see the alternate universe where McDaniel coaches quarterback Justin Herbert, who was selected immediately behind the Dolphins' pick of Tua Tagovailoa in the 2020 draft, before McDaniel arrived in Miami in 2022."
"McDaniel is reportedly expected to be hired by the Los Angeles Chargers as offensive coordinator, according to multiple national reports. The move unites McDaniel with Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh. Meanwhile, his brother, John Harbaugh, was one of the most highly coveted coaches of this hiring cycle. As John was fired from his longtime post with the Baltimore Ravens, he ended up with the New York Giants."
"McDaniel was fired from Miami after four seasons at the helm for the Dolphins and a 35-35 record, including 0-2 in the playoffs. Failing to win a playoff game with promising rosters in 2022 and 2023, he had back-to-back losing seasons in 2024 and 2025. He is still considered one of the most creative and innovative offensive minds in the league, and his insertion into the Chargers' coaching staff should pay immediate dividends for Herbert, running back Omarion Hampton and possibly some improved offensive line development."
Mike McDaniel is expected to be hired by the Los Angeles Chargers as offensive coordinator, reuniting him with coach Jim Harbaugh and likely placing him alongside quarterback Justin Herbert. McDaniel previously served as San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator before being hired by Miami in 2022 and was fired after four seasons with a 35-35 record and 0-2 in the playoffs. He failed to win playoff games with promising rosters in 2022 and 2023 and suffered losing seasons in 2024 and 2025. The Chargers hiring should boost Herbert, running back Omarion Hampton, and potentially aid offensive line development. McDaniel interviewed for several head-coach and coordinator vacancies and returns to California, where his wife is from. The Dolphins hired Jon-Eric Sullivan from the Green Bay Packers as general manager shortly after McDaniel's firing.
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