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Mike McDaniel

Offensive Coordinator, Los Angeles Chargers

Offensive CoordinatorNew · ex-Dolphins

Calling plays for LAC since 2026

Play-calling authority

88%

The former Dolphins head coach imports and calls his own motion-heavy scheme under CEO-model Jim Harbaugh, who publicly defers on offense ('a paradigm shift in ways I've thought about football') while setting the broader team identity.

Tendencies

PaceHistorically up-tempo in Miami; preaches quick rhythm and sub-2.4-second releases for Herbert
Early downsRun-leaning by expectation: Miami posted roughly -6% PROE in 2025
Target treeHistorically funnels to two stars (Hill/Waddle era); McConkey projects as the new hub
SlotFeatures condensed splits, stacks and inside crossers — top-3 in crossing-route production 2023-25
MotionRan the league's heaviest motion offense in Miami (~70%+); a huge jump from the 2025 Chargers' ~50%
Red zoneFed the TE near the stripe in 2025 Miami; power back at the goal line
AlsoOutside-zone ground game (3rd in yards before contact), heavy play-action and screens manufacturing YAC
Who benefitsMotion/YAC crosser WRs (McConkey), satellite pass-catching RBs; downhill grinders fit less cleanly

Based on: Miami 2022-25 as HC-caller — first year with the Chargers

Career

  1. Los Angeles ChargersOffensive Coordinator2026–
    Called playsHired by Jim Harbaugh to call plays for Justin Herbert
  2. Miami DolphinsHead Coach2022–2025
    Called plays2023 offense led the NFL in yards; fired Jan 2026
  3. San Francisco 49ersRun Game Coordinator → OC2017–2021
    Shanahan kept play-calling
  4. Atlanta FalconsOffensive Assistant2016
    On Kyle Shanahan's Super Bowl LI offense
  5. Washington RedskinsOffensive Assistant2011–2013
    Shanahan-scheme apprenticeship

Based on press coverage and public perception. Updated July 9, 2026.