Harbaugh keeps Mike McDaniel as Chargers play caller despite 0-6 start
After the bye week, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said he remains very confident in offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who will keep calling plays for the NFL's only winless team.
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Mixed · 2Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said on Wednesday that he remains confident in offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who will keep calling the offensive plays. NewsweekN “"We're very confident in Mike and his talent, work ethic, and ability, and continue to be," Harbaugh said.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Fox NewsR “head coach Jim Harbaugh is staying the course with Mike McDaniel.” Read at Fox News ↗ Mixed · 2The Chargers are 0-6 and, coming off their bye, are the only winless team left in the NFL. NewsweekN “The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off their bye this week as the only remaining winless NFL team.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Fox NewsR “Every other NFL team has won at least one game, leaving the Chargers as the league’s only winless team.” Read at Fox News ↗ Mixed · 2Harbaugh said he had carried out "self-scouting" of the team during the bye, and Fox News, citing The Athletic, quoted him saying the team looked at "every stone, any part that we could look to better". NewsweekN “Coach Jim Harbaugh spoke with reporters on Wednesday regarding the "self-scouting" he conducted on the team this past week.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Fox NewsR “"I feel like every stone, any part that we could look to better, that's the way we responded," Harbaugh said.” Read at Fox News ↗
Mixed · 2Newsweek reports the Chargers rank 31st in total offensive yards (1,723), 30th in passing yards (1,009) and last in points scored (90); Fox News says a six-point loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6 lowered their league-worst average to 15 points per game. NewsweekN “The Chargers rank 31st in total offensive yards (1,723), 28th in yards per gain (287.2), 30th in passing yards (1,009) and dead last in total points with 90.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Fox NewsR “after scoring just six points in a Week 6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The performance lowered their league-worst scoring average to 15 points per game.” Read at Fox News ↗ Mixed · 2Quarterback Justin Herbert is tied for the league lead with eight interceptions, and Newsweek notes he is under contract through the 2029 season. NewsweekN “Herbert is tied for the lead in the league with eight interceptions so far this season.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Fox NewsR “Herbert's eight interceptions is tied for the league lead.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 1McDaniel joined the Chargers after his four-season run as Miami Dolphins head coach ended in January; Fox News describes him as widely regarded as one of the league's better offensive minds and the architect of the Dolphins' 2023 offense that scored 70 points against the Broncos. Fox NewsR “McDaniel's four-season run as the Miami Dolphins ended in January. Harbaugh then hired McDaniel, who has widely been regarded as one of the better offensive minds in the league.” Read at Fox News ↗
Right · 1In the offseason McDaniel said he wanted to help Herbert "own" the position, and Herbert changed his shotgun stance and worked on his footwork, according to Fox News. Fox NewsR “He said he wanted to help Herbert "own" the position.” Read at Fox News ↗ Centre · 1The Chargers next face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. NewsweekN “The Chargers will face a tough Los Angeles Rams team on Sunday.” Read at Newsweek ↗
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- Framing
- Opinion-leaning column that treats the play-calling decision as a question and says the outcome may disappoint fans; stresses the offence's poor rankings.
- Emphasis
- Offensive statistics, the need for change, and McDaniel's need to work better with Herbert.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Gives less on McDaniel's background and Harbaugh's explanation of the bye-week review.
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- News report on Harbaugh backing McDaniel, with background on the partnership and McDaniel's reputation.
- Emphasis
- Harbaugh's quotes, McDaniel's history and his work with Herbert; calls for change are mentioned briefly.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Offers fewer offensive rankings than Newsweek and no direct criticism of McDaniel.
- Charged language
- “has not gone according to plan”
What every side reports
- The Chargers are 0-6 and the NFL's only winless team after their bye.
- Harbaugh said he is very confident in McDaniel, who keeps play-calling duties.
- Herbert is tied for the league lead with eight interceptions.
Jim Harbaugh person
Says he and the team are very confident in McDaniel and that the bye-week review looked at every area for improvement.
“"We're very confident in Mike and his talent, work ethic, and ability, and continue to be," Harbaugh said.” — Newsweek
“"I feel like every stone, any part that we could look to better, that's the way we responded," Harbaugh said.” — Fox News
Mike McDaniel person
Continues as offensive coordinator and play caller; earlier said he wanted to help Herbert "own" the quarterback position.
“He said he wanted to help Herbert "own" the position.” — Fox News
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Jim Harbaugh Decides Whether OC Mike McDaniel Will Call Plays or Not
Critical Commentary-style piece that casts the retained play-calling as a likely letdown for fans and pressures McDaniel to improve.
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Chargers' Jim Harbaugh says he is 'very confident' in Mike McDaniel despite winless 0-6 season start
Sympathetic Reports Harbaugh's vote of confidence and backs it with McDaniel's résumé and offseason work with Herbert.
- 28 Oct 20:42 First NewsweekN Jim Harbaugh Decides Whether OC Mike McDaniel Will Call Plays or Not
- 29 Oct 11:15 +14h 33m Fox NewsR Chargers' Jim Harbaugh says he is 'very confident' in Mike McDaniel despite winless 0-6 season start
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