The Los Angeles Chargers’ new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel says quarterback Justin Herbert is exceeding expectations early in the transition to his offense. Both outlets report that McDaniel views Herbert’s progress as faster than a typical first-year learning curve, crediting the quarterback’s adaptation and readiness.
In context, the comments come as McDaniel prepares his system for the 2026 season and sets expectations for what the Chargers can achieve offensively. Newsweek frames McDaniel’s assessment around the idea that Herbert can “take LA to another level” with the new coaching approach. Yahoo Sports similarly emphasizes Herbert’s development under McDaniel, suggesting the quarterback is already performing at a level that raises the bar for the team’s near-term ceiling.
While neither source provides detailed statistics or specific play-by-play examples, they align on the core point: McDaniel is confident that Herbert’s early implementation of the offense is progressing unusually quickly and could translate into immediate production.
