Chargers Coaches Under Fire as Team Stumbles to 0-7 Start

WHO:

NY Post - Jim Harbaugh was the Chargers’ quarterback in 2000 and is the team’s head coach.

Newsweek - Jim Harbaugh is the Chargers’ head coach, and Mike McDaniel is the offensive coordinator.

Pro Football Network - Chargers fans called for Jim Harbaugh to be fired and criticized his leadership and coaching decisions.

WHAT:

NY Post - The Chargers fell to 0-7, their first such start since 2000.

NY Post - The team extended a drought to 27 drives without a touchdown.

Newsweek - The Chargers’ 0-7 start prompted attention to the history between Harbaugh and McDaniel related to how the team reached that record.

NY Post - The Chargers lost 24-9 to the Rams, failed to score a touchdown for the second consecutive game, and Harbaugh gave multiple puzzling responses about McDaniel’s future.

NY Post - Harbaugh said he remained committed to letting McDaniel continue, according to the article headline and summary.

Pro Football Network - Fans described Harbaugh as “Old and Tired” and the “Worst Coach in the League,” and called for him to be fired.

WHERE:

NY Post - The Chargers played the Rams in a 24-9 loss.

Pro Football Network - The team identified as Los Angeles fell to 0-7.

WHY:

Pro Football Network - Fans’ calls for Harbaugh’s firing followed the team’s 0-7 start and criticism of his leadership and coaching decisions.

HOW:

NY Post - The team’s touchdown drought reached 27 drives; it also went without a touchdown in two consecutive games.

The Chargers fell to 0-7 after losing to the Rams, 24 to 9. They’ve gone two straight games without scoring, extending their drought to 27 drives. Fans are calling for coach Jim Harbaugh’s firing, while he says he’ll keep Mike McDaniel.