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As the Los Angeles Chargers embark on a pivotal offensive coordinator (OC) search following their recent playoff disappointment, fans and analysts are asking a major question: Is star quarterback Justin Herbert involved in selecting the team’s next OC? With Herbert’s talent and status as the face of the franchise, it might seem logical for him to have a say—but the latest updates clarify his role (or lack thereof) in this important decision.
After a frustrating 16–3 wild-card loss to the New England Patriots, the Chargers fired offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line coach Mike Devlin. This teardown of the offensive coaching staff signals a renewed effort to find a coordinator capable of maximizing Herbert’s elite talent and improving postseason results.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh now leads the OC search alongside general manager Joe Hortiz and other front-office staff, fielding interviews with both internal and external candidates.
Despite his status as one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks, Justin Herbert is not directly involved in the Chargers’ official offensive coordinator hiring process.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh and the team’s decision-makers have stressed that Herbert will not take part in interviews or candidate evaluations**.** According to multiple reports, the organization will conduct the search internally and through its front-office leadership without Herbert’s formal input.
Harbaugh reportedly stated that, while Herbert is a critical part of the franchise’s present and future, he is not expected to take on general manager or coaching responsibilities, including the OC search.
Though Herbert isn’t formally part of the hiring panel, the new offensive coordinator will be chosen with Justin Herbert’s strengths and needs in mind**.** Chargers leadership recognizes that the next OC must tailor the offense to Herbert’s talent, particularly in the passing game and quarterback development, to break through in the playoffs.
As part of the process, the team has already interviewed several candidates, including:
Despite his superstar role as quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers, Justin Herbert is not directly involved in the team’s offensive coordinator search following the firing of Greg Roman. Instead, the Chargers’ leadership head coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz are handling interviews and evaluations.
