Mike McDaniel: Focus on Justin Herbert’s footwork about finding the margins

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1. 49m ago

   Justin Herbert adjusts to Mike McDaniel's offense

   Justin Herbert is adapting to a new role under Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel, focusing on footwork changes and quick passing. Herbert and his receivers are finding timing in training camp, with the passing game looking good early on. McDaniel's adjustments aim to have Herbert master all aspects of the position.

   Why it matters

   The Chargers are shifting their offense under Mike McDaniel, who is implementing a system modeled after Tom Brady's quick passing attack. This change requires Herbert to adjust his playing style, moving away from throwing to focus on footwork and timing. The adjustments are crucial for Herbert's growth and the team's success in the upcoming season.

   What is confirmed

   • Justin Herbert is focusing on major footwork changes under Mike McDaniel.
   • McDaniel's offense aims to have Herbert master all aspects of the position.
   • The Chargers' passing game has looked good early in training camp.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Herbert was removed from his comfort zone in spring practices and training camp

   What to watch next

   • Justin Herbert's performance in the upcoming season
   • The Chargers' offense under Mike McDaniel's leadership
   • The team's progress in training camp
   Sources used for this update (4)

   1. www.chargers.com — Justin Herbert on Building Chemistry in Mike McDaniel's Offense
   2. www.nytimes.com — Chargers training camp: Justin Herbert, receivers finding timing in Mike McDaniel’s offense
   3. www.sbsun.com — Chargers QB Justin Herbert forming new connections for new season
   4. www.foxsports.com — How Is The Justin Herbert-Mike McDaniel Partnership? 4 Takeaways From Chargers Camp
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2. 34d ago

   McDaniel Implements Brady-Style Footwork for Justin Herbert

   Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is shifting Justin Herbert's role away from throwing to focus on major footwork changes. These adjustments are modeled after Tom Brady's quick passing attack. McDaniel aims for Herbert to master all aspects of the position and own it in a new way.

   What's confirmed:

   • Mike McDaniel is implementing major changes to Justin Herbert's role this offseason.
   • Justin Herbert is adopting footwork based on the quick passing attack used by Tom Brady.
   • McDaniel wants Herbert to master and be elite at everything he does to own the position in a new way.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Justin Herbert's results were uneven when throwing in team drills during mandatory minicamp practices.
   • DJ Uiagalelei is challenging Trey Lance in a backup quarterback battle.
   Sources used for this update (17)

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   6. 6 Things We Learned From LA Chargers Mandatory Minicamp
   7. What Will a Mike McDaniel Offense Look Like? - Yahoo Sports
   8. Will Mike McDaniel Be a Bigger Help to Chargers' QB Justin Herbert, or ...
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   10. Beat: Minicamp results ‘uneven’ as Chargers adjust
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3. 46d ago

   Mike McDaniel Prioritizes Justin Herbert's Footwork for 2026 Season

   Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is implementing footwork changes for quarterback Justin Herbert. McDaniel has occasionally removed the football from Herbert's hands during the offseason program to help him focus on these adjustments. The goal is to elevate Herbert's career to the next level in 2026.

   What's confirmed:

   • Mike McDaniel is the new offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers.
   • McDaniel is focusing on changing Justin Herbert's footwork during the 2026 offseason.
   • McDaniel has taken the football out of Herbert's hands for parts of the offseason program to prioritize footwork learning.
   • The footwork adjustments involve a new technique in the shotgun formation.
   • McDaniel previously taught similar footwork changes to Matt Ryan during his 2016 MVP season.
   • McDaniel stated the goal is to get Herbert to the next level of his career in 2026.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The footwork changes could make Justin Herbert a top-3 fantasy football quarterback.
   • These changes will put Justin Herbert in the MVP conversation.
   Sources used for this update (24)

   1. Albert Breer’s Mailbag: How Mike McDaniel Can Get Justin Herbert in the MVP Conversation
   2. Explaining Justin Herbert’s footwork changes under new Chargers coordinator Mike McDaniel
   3. Justin Herbert is starting fresh with new-look Chargers offense
   4. Justin Herbert In New Offense Could Mean Top-3 QB For Fantasy Football
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   6. Some changes are afoot for Justin Herbert and the Chargers
   7. How Mike McDaniel Has Focused on Justin Herbert's Footwork This Offseason
   8. Chargers' Justin Herbert adjusting footwork during offseason program
   9. With excuses running out, it’s time for Justin Herbert to change the narrative
   10. Justin Herbert working with Mike McDaniel to improve footwork with Chargers
   11. “Extreme Measures”: Mike McDaniel Deliberately Changing Chargers QB Justin Herbert’s Role Away From Throwing
   12. Chargers Minicamp Features Justin Herbert Silencing Critics in Mike McDaniel's Attack
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