Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League Coordinator Hires ACROSS THE LEAGUE Highlight Monday Moves | The Big 3 in 30 NFL
Jan 27, 2026
Breakdowns of three major coordinator hires around the league. A deep dive into Mike McDaniel joining the Chargers and how his scheme might mesh with the existing staff. Return of Eric Bieniemy to Kansas City and the play-calling questions that follow. Washington’s new defensive leader and the background that earned him the job.
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McDaniel Elevates Chargers' Offensive Ceiling
- Mike McDaniel brings cutting-edge offensive innovation and will call plays for Justin Herbert, raising schematic parity in the AFC West.
- Daniel Wade and David Drogmeyer highlight this hire reduces the Chargers' coaching disadvantage against elite rivals.
Let Coordinator Choose Compatible Staff
- Expect McDaniel to pick staff who can install his offense quickly and effectively to avoid a rocky transition.
- Prioritize hiring an offensive line coach and other position coaches familiar with McDaniel's scheme.
Bieniemy Could Shift Chiefs' Play-Call Balance
- Eric Bieniemy returns to Kansas City with broader experience that could alter play-call dynamics under Andy Reid.
- Reid signaled Bieniemy may call plays in some situations, marking a potential shift in Kansas City's play-calling model.