Now, we know what’s up with Mike McDaniel.
Tuesday night, ESPN reported he is expected to be become the offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers.
In a curious move, NFL Media reported Tuesday afternoon that McDaniel has informed the Cleveland Browns that he is withdrawing from their head-coaching search, a day before he was scheduled to have an in-person interview.
McDaniel interviewed in-person with the Raiders’ brass in Miami on Monday before they went to see expected No.1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza and Indiana win the national championship. There was a chance the Raiders could soon hire the offensive-minded McDaniel to coach Mendoza.
McDaniel was a candidate to be the Baltimore Ravens’ head coach.
But, in the end, McDaniel decided to join forces with Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert in the AFC West. It was not known how serious of a candidate he was in Las Vegas. Either way, the Raiders’ search moves on without.
The Raiders did complete second interviews with Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero. It is unknown if there will be more second interviews.
The Raiders have satisfied the NFL’s Rooney Rule and is free to make a hire at any time.
