The search is widening to include former head coaches. Mike McDaniel and Brian Daboll are slated to interview, and LA has already spoken with Brian Callahan, who has NFL head coaching experience with Tennessee. Meanwhile, quarterback Justin Herbert would be getting his fifth different OC in seven seasons, underscoring the high turnover at that position. 🗣️✨
Ian Rapoport reported two more names the Chargers have requested to interview: Arthur Smith, the former Falcons head coach who has been the Steelers’ offensive coordinator, and is now under consideration for the OC role. The report notes the Steelers’ offense had a solid if unspectacular season, averaging about 23.4 points per game (15th in the league) with both pass and run games hovering in the middle of the pack. 🧭📊
A second candidate named by Rapoport is Thomas Brown, the New England Patriots’ pass game coordinator and tight ends coach. Brown has OC experience with the Carolina Panthers (2023) and the Chicago Bears (2024), and he previously served on the Rams’ 2021 Super Bowl–winning staff as pass game coordinator and running backs coach. His Patriots unit has shown strong development in Drake Maye’s progression, adding to his appeal. 🐾🏆
With more interviews in the works, the Bolts must decide who will be the right fit to push Los Angeles past the AFC wildcard and toward sustained success. The evolving list of candidates and the ongoing process highlight how critical the OC decision is for Herbert and the team’s offensive identity moving forward. ⚡️🧠
