Mike McDaniel

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Mike McDaniel
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McDaniel in 2015
San Francisco 49ers
Position:Offensive coordinator
Personal information
Born: (1983-03-06) March 6, 1983 (age 38)
Aurora, Colorado
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
College:Yale
Career history
As a coach:
Coaching stats at PFR

Michael Lee McDaniel (born March 6, 1983) is an American football coach who is the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He previously served as an assistant coach for the Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Washington Redskins, Houston Texans and Denver Broncos.

In the 2016 season, McDaniel and the Falcons would reach Super Bowl LI. Against the New England Patriots, the Falcons would fall in a 34–28 overtime defeat.[2]

Coaching career[]

Denver Broncos[]

In 2005, McDaniel was hired by the Denver Broncos as an intern under head coach Mike Shanahan.

Houston Texans[]

In 2006, McDaniel was hired by the Houston Texans as an offensive assistant under head coach Gary Kubiak.

Sacramento Mountain Lions[]

In 2009, McDaniel was hired by the Sacramento Mountain Lions as a running backs coach.

Washington Redskins[3][]

In 2011, McDaniel was hired by the Washington Redskins[4] as an offensive assistant, reuniting with head coach Mike Shanahan. In 2013, he was promoted to wide receivers coach.

Cleveland Browns[]

In 2014, McDaniel was hired by the Cleveland Browns as their wide receivers coach under head coach Mike Pettine.

Atlanta Falcons[]

In 2015, McDaniel was hired by the Atlanta Falcons as their wide receivers coach under head coach Dan Quinn.

San Francisco 49ers[]

In 2017, McDaniel was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as their run game coordinator under head coach Kyle Shanahan. On January 18, 2021, McDaniel was promoted to offensive coordinator, following the departure of passing game coordinator Mike LaFleur, who left to become the offensive coordinator for the New York Jets.[5] The 49ers went 10-7 in 2021, and McDaniel's innovative usage of third-year wide receiver Deebo Samuel in the team's rushing attack led to Samuel being named a first-team All-Pro.

Personal life[]

McDaniel grew up close friends with comedian Dan Soder in Aurora, Colorado.[6] McDaniel is married to his wife Katie. While at Yale, McDaniel earned a degree in history.

References[]

  1. ^ Adams, Jay (February 10, 2015). "FALCONS FILL OUT REST OF COACHING STAFF". atlantafalcons.com. Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  2. ^ "Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  3. ^ https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/07/03/washington-redskins-launch-review-controversial-team-name/
  4. ^ https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/07/03/washington-redskins-launch-review-controversial-team-name/
  5. ^ 49ers, San Francisco (January 18, 2021). "49ers Announce Coaching Promotions". www.49ers.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  6. ^ https://ninernoise.com/2021/02/02/sf-49ers-know-mike-mcdaniel/amp/2/

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