The Los Angeles Chargers are absolutely reeling right now, hitting a dismal 0-6 record after getting absolutely clobbered 23-6 by the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. And yet again, head coach Jim Harbaugh found himself directly asked about offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s future and who’s calling the plays. You can feel the tension down in LA.
Chargers Offense Hits Rock Bottom Against Chiefs
This was another brutal day for the Chargers’ offense, plain and simple. They managed a pathetic six points and only 259 yards of total offense against the Chiefs. That’s just unacceptable. They coughed up two turnovers, gave up four sacks, and went 0-for-3 on third down. Zero for three! Their rushing game was nonexistent, clocking in at only 73 yards when they’ve been averaging 128.2 yards per game. It’s no surprise they’re still one of the poorest passing offenses in football. When Harbaugh tells reporters, “We’re not scoring enough points,” you know it’s dire.
Harbaugh’s Dire Warning To Mike McDaniel
After that absolute mess, Harbaugh didn’t mince words about the state of the offense or the future of his offensive coordinator. When asked if McDaniel would remain the play-caller, Harbaugh said, “We’re going to look at everything. The job I’m doing, it starts with me. The plan is we’ll watch this and get with our offensive coaches. … [Offense] Needs to be addressed.” He doubled down, adding, “We have to address everything, guys, and especially offensively.” It doesn’t get much clearer than that, does it? Something has to give, and a change for McDaniel feels more probable with every passing day.
From Postseason To Prioritizing A Single Win
This is a shocking regression for the Chargers, who were coming off an 11-6 record and a postseason appearance last season. Now? Playoffs aren’t even on their radar. Harbaugh and that entire team are focused on one thing: getting a single win and trying to get this offense back on track. It’s a completely different world for them compared to a year ago. What’s next? Everything’s on the table for the Chargers as they desperately chase their first victory and try to find an offense that can actually score.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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