It’s that time of the year where Jim Harbaugh is being mentioned as a popular coaching candidate for NFL teams in need of leadership.
Last week, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the Chargers have interest in making Harbaugh their next head coach
“It’s unclear if the feeling is mutual, as Harbaugh gets set to coach the Wolverines in their third consecutive College Football Playoff appearance,” Schultz said.
Angelique Chengelis of The Detroit News asked Harbaugh about the NFL rumors this Wednesday. Unsurprisingly, his current focus is on the Rose Bowl.
“Asked Harbaugh about being subject of NFL rumors and he mentioned ‘one-track mind focus,'” Chengelis wrote on social media .
Asked Harbaugh about being subject of NFL rumors and he mentioned “one-track mind focus”
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That’s the right mentality to have, especially with the Alabama-Michigan game just five days away.
As for Harbaugh’s future in Ann Arbor, there seems to be a good chance he’s back for the 2024 season.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Wolverines have a 10 year, $125 million offer on the table for Harbaugh. However, it includes an interesting caveat.
“If he signed the deal — which he has not yet done — Harbaugh would agree not to entertain or accept an NFL job for the 2024 season,” Rapoport said . “The NFL clause would be one season only, but that’s apparently been enough to drag out the process.”
Regardless of what happens in the CFP, Harbaugh will be paid handsomely in 2024.