Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has a pretty specific wish for Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby this Sunday: he wants him to be snoozing on the sidelines. Talk about a blunt pre-game sentiment from a coach!
The Maxx Crosby Problem Is Real
McDaniel didn’t hold back when talking to reporters on Thursday about the Raiders’ defensive menace. He knows the challenge Crosby presents, saying, “He is relentless and I enjoy the challenge, but it would be cool if he was tired and wanted to take a nap.” That’s an honest assessment of a player who consistently brings chaos to opposing backfields. McDaniel, like any offensive coordinator, is clearly feeling the pressure of scheming against a guy who just doesn’t quit. He might enjoy the chess match, but even he’d prefer an easier day at the office if Crosby wasn’t at 100 percent.
Sunday’s Charged Showdown
This Sunday’s game is set to be a tough clash, and everyone knows Maxx Crosby will be a focal point. McDaniel’s public “nap wish” only highlights the immense respect, and maybe a little dread, that opposing teams have for Crosby’s motor. Can the Chargers offense keep him off quarterback Sam Darnold (oops, wrong team, focus on Chargers here… wait, the source doesn’t mention Darnold or any Chargers players, only McDaniel and Crosby. I must stick to the source.) Can the Chargers offense execute against such a relentless force? That’s the challenge McDaniel’s unit faces. We’ll find out this Sunday if Crosby takes that “nap” or if he’s wide awake and ready to bring the heat.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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