Having achieved everything he set out to do when he first joined the Michigan Wolverines, Jim Harbaugh seems more likely to return to the NFL than ever before. But what does Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel think about the speculation?
Speaking to the media after last night’s national title win, Manuel said that he understands why so many are eager to see him return to the NFL. He said that Harbaugh had so much success that any team would want him.
“I understand why people in the pros would want to hire Jim Harbaugh and talk to him about being the coach,” Manuel said, via Andy Staples of On3. “The man went to a Super Bowl. He won a conference championship. He went back to a conference championship. In that league.”
Harbaugh has been linked to a number of NFL teams through the years, but may be closer than ever to finally indulging the interest.
Michigan AD Warde Manuel: “I understand why people in the pros would want to hire Jim Harbaugh and talk to him about being the coach,” Manuel said on the confetti-strewn field at NRG Stadium on Monday night.” The man went to a Super Bowl. He won a conference championship. He went…
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Harbaugh was the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers from 2011 to 2014, leading the team to three straight AFC Championship Games and went 44-19-1 in that span. He led his team to the Super Bowl in 2012 but lost to his brother, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh.
Will Jim Harbaugh finally return to the NFL in 2024?