Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh just confirmed that offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel will continue to call plays for the team, despite the offense’s clear struggles through an abysmal 0-6 start to the 2026 season. Yeah, you read that right: *six losses deep*, and the guy leading the offensive calls isn’t going anywhere.
Harbaugh’s Unwavering Bet
This isn’t some slight tweak; this is Harbaugh making a definitive statement about the future, right now, in the face of absolute disaster. The Chargers are winless, Justin Herbert is out there, and the offense just isn’t getting it done. You’d think a change would be coming, but Harbaugh is drawing a line in the sand. His exact words? “We’re very confident in Mike and his talent, work ethic, and ability. And continue to be.” Talk about a vote of confidence, even when the scoreboard isn’t exactly screaming “talent” or “ability” on the offensive side of the ball.
Sticking With What’s Not Working?
An 0-6 start is brutal, especially for a team with high hopes. The offense’s struggles are a huge part of that equation. You gotta wonder what Harbaugh is seeing that keeps him so bullish on McDaniel when the results are this stark. Six games into the 2026 season, the record speaks for itself. The decision to keep the play-calling in McDaniel’s hands means Harbaugh truly believes they can turn this thing around without a shake-up at the top of the offense. It’s a bold move for a team already drowning in losses.
What does this mean for the Chargers moving forward? Only time, and the next few game scores, will tell if Harbaugh’s confidence is justified.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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