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Chargers’ Mike McDaniel has hilarious ‘nap’ request for Maxx Crosby

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Lewis, E. (2026, September 17). Chargers’ Mike McDaniel has hilarious ‘nap’ request for Maxx Crosby. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/sports/chargers-oc-mike-mcdaniels-hilarious-nap-request-for-maxx-crosby/

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Mike McDaniel, the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, made a lighthearted joke in an interview with the California Post, expressing humorous relief if Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby chose to nap instead of playing Sunday's game at SoFi Stadium. Despite the joke, McDaniel emphasized his respect and excitement for the challenge of facing one of the NFL’s premier defenders.

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Mike McDaniel, the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, jokingly wished that Maxx Crosby, the top pass rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders, would be too tired to play in their upcoming game at SoFi Stadium. However, McDaniel acknowledged that he and his team are fully prepared to face Crosby head-on during the match. The comment was made during a Thursday interview with an unspecified media outlet referred to as "the California Post." Despite the lighthearted nature of the request, McDaniel emphasized the Chargers' readiness and excitement for the challenge.

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Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is ready for the challenge of facing Maxx Crosby. asserted

McDaniel → face → Crosby

That said, he’d certainly appreciate it if the Raiders star opted against taking the field on Sunday. asserted

star → say → Sunday

McDaniel jokingly told the California Post on Thursday he’d “be cool” if Las Vegas’ top pass rusher “was tired and wanted to take a nap and didn’t play” against the Bolts at SoFi Stadium. asserted

rusher → tell → Stadium

McDaniel, though, knows that’s certainly not going to happen, and he said he and his team are embracing the opportunity of trying to stop one of the NFL’s best. asserted

he → know → best

“Excited to go compete against him,” McDaniel said. asserted

McDaniel → go → him

Chargers’ Mike McDaniel has hilarious ‘nap’ request for Maxx Crosby

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