Chargers RB Omarion Hampton Talks Up McDaniel's Scheme

Hampton sees a boost from McDaniel's offense

The story this offseason has been Justin Herbert reworking his footwork to fit new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's scheme. But the quarterback isn't the only one expecting to benefit. Chargers running back Omarion Hampton says McDaniel will be "super good" for the team's backfield — a vote of confidence in how the new offense should treat its runners.

That's a noteworthy framing. When a back publicly likes the fit, it usually points to a scheme built to get the ground game going. For now, though, it's an offseason talking point, not a result.

What it means for your survivor pick

Keep this one filed under "watch, don't act." A back's optimism about a new coordinator tells you nothing about a specific Sunday outcome, and we don't yet have game data on the Chargers to anchor a pick. Scheme buzz is the kind of detail that shapes a season narrative, not a single-week safe pick decision.

The right move is to wait for the matchups and spreads to firm up before leaning on Los Angeles in any survivor week. If you're still setting your strategy, brush up on how survivor pools work so you're ready to weigh real data — not preseason quotes — when picks come due.