Mike McDaniel isn’t quite ready to don a Dodgers hat and scream “I Love L.A.” just yet.
McDaniel reportedly will honor his Chargers pact should he not land in Buffalo.While this may seem unusual, this is at least the second known instance of an assistant seeking better opportunities during this cycle while agreeing to a coordinator role.
, but only should he not land one of the five remaining head coach openings with the Bills, Steelers, Raiders, Browns and Cardinals.Molly Qerim lands first TV job after shocking ESPN 'First Take' exitThis potential change to McDaniel’s 2026 plans is due to the Buffalo job only becoming open Monday after the team moved on from Sean McDermott after the 33-30 overtime playoff loss to the Broncos. McDaniel reportedly agreed to the deal with the Chargers the next day, and Buffalo is now assembling candidates for the coveted position.The idea of a McDaniel-Josh Allen pairing is certainly tantalizing since McDaniel is an offensive-minded coach who guided some top offenses in Miami. While the Dolphins did not enjoy the success they expected during his tenure, several offensive players experienced great individual seasons under his tutelage.One intriguing subplot about this candidacy is that McDaniel’s teams were known for being rather soft when playing in cold weather and Buffalo is one of the most frigid environments in the NFL. McDaniel went 35-33 across four seasons with the Dolphins, while posting an 0-2 playoff record that included a 34-31 wild-card road loss to the Bills in 2023 with backup Skylar Thompson starting at quarterback.
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