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Chargers fall to 0-4 as McDaniel's Herbert plan backfires
Original: Mike McDaniel tried to change Justin Herbert, and now the Chargers are 0-4 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7661940/2026
The Los Angeles Chargers have lost their first four games of the season, and criticism is falling on head coach Mike McDaniel's handling of quarterback Justin Herbert. According to a new analysis in The Athletic, McDaniel tried to change Herbert's playing style, and the 0-4 start has reignited debate over whether that approach is to blame for the team's struggles.
Why now: The Chargers' winless start has intensified scrutiny of coaching decisions involving their star quarterback.
Mike McDanielJustin HerbertLos Angeles ChargersSeattle SeahawksThe Athletic
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- Mike McDaniel tried to change Justin Herbert, and now the Chargers are 0-4 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7661940/2026/10/05/chargers-mike-mcdaniel-justin-herbert-seahawks/ # Football # NFL # Sports · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2
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