The Chargers are hiring former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel as their new offensive coordinator.
Here is a look at how the football world reacted to the news:
Mike McDaniel is expected to become the Chargers OC, per @AdamSchefter
New OC for Justin Herbert 😎 pic.twitter.com/QWaiTDuNRc
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 21, 2026
John Spanos/Jim Harbaugh I owe y’all an apology. You care about your Quarterback. Getting Mike McDaniel is HUGE. Go revamp that OLine & get a bonafide receiver 1.
No more excuses in 2026 for the chargers. Let’s get it.
— Breiden Fehoko (@BreidenFehoko) January 21, 2026
Mike McDaniel going to the Chargers is the final step of the Tua-Herbert wars. The circle is now closed.
— Robert Mays (@robertmays) January 21, 2026
Mike McDaniel and Jim Harbaugh on the sidelines pic.twitter.com/veC334DHjJ
— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) January 21, 2026
With Justin Herbert and co., I could see Mike McDaniel being the best OC in football next year. Definitely top 5.
I’m surprised the Lions passed on him, but the Chargers will be good fit.
— Henry McKenna (@henrycmckenna) January 21, 2026
mike mcdaniel’s about to show what he could have done with a REAL quarterback under center all these years https://t.co/LsYHN9XeHu
— kev mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) January 21, 2026
Obviously I cant wait to see Justin Herbert under Mike McDaniel, but man am I excited to see what Omarion Hampton look like in his offense too
— G (@3treblig) January 21, 2026
Wow, the Chargers really landed the top OC option on the market in Mike McDaniel!
A gigantic hire that completely changes the outlook on the 2026 season and more importantly could change the trajectory of Justin Herbert’s career.
— Daniel Wade (@dantalkssports) January 21, 2026
Mike McDaniel watching Justin Herbert throw the ball 50 yards downfield pic.twitter.com/2dvYpAa3Sd
— Oluwajomiloju (@JomiAdeniran) January 21, 2026
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: NFL world reacts to Chargers hiring Mike McDaniel as OC