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McDaniel Reworks Chargers Offense as Herbert Adjusts Footwork

Coached technique and a staged throwing ramp-up are meant to speed Herbert’s release, sync timing with receivers, preserve his arm for the season.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Quentin Johnston in his Los Angeles Chargers uniform during a game, Image 2 shows Ladd McConkey in his Chargers uniform with "15" on his chest, looking toward the right, Image 3 shows Jim Harbaugh speaking during the Los Angeles Chargers OTA offseason workout

Overview

  • The Chargers began mandatory minicamp Tuesday with Justin Herbert scheduled to throw all three days as part of a deliberate progression toward training camp.
  • New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel instructed Herbert to lead with his non-throwing left foot and reduced his offseason throwing to engrain the change and hone quicker releases.
  • McDaniel is pressing receivers to hit precise route timing so quarterbacks can throw 'out of our breaks,' a requirement coaches say will create more yards after catch.
  • Wide receiver Ladd McConkey was limited in team drills at minicamp after a left hamstring strain sustained during Phase 2 of OTAs but expects to be ready for training camp.
  • The work in El Segundo continues a broader Chargers effort to fix timing and efficiency after 2025 pressure problems on Herbert and to convert improved mechanics into better postseason results.