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“This is the last step before getting fired”: NFL fans brutally mock Mike McDaniel’s new “gimmick” with play calling duties amid Chargers’ 0-7 start

Mike McDaniel will call plays from the coaches’ booth for the first time this season when the Los Angeles Chargers host the Houston Texans on Sunday, and the reaction from fans suggests few of them be…

By Santosh Kumar · Sportskeeda

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 6:38 AM

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NFL fans mocked Mike McDaniel's decision to shift his play-calling duties to the coaches' booth amid an 0-7 start.
McDaniel confirmed the vantage point change on Thursday ahead of a Week 9 game against the Houston Texans.
The upcoming contest is scheduled to take place at SoFi Stadium.

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Mike McDaniel confirmed on Thursday that he will shift his play-calling duties to the coaches' booth rather than the sideline for the first time this season. The tactical adjustment comes ahead of a Week 9 matchup against the Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium, with his team enduring a disappointing 0-7 start to the campaign.

The decision drew harsh mockery from NFL fans on social media, who criticized the move as an ineffective gimmick. Supporters and observers widely questioned whether changing vantage points would be sufficient to reverse the team's ongoing struggles, with some viewing it as a desperate final step before potential dismissal.

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