Report: Jim Harbaugh wants to return to NFL (Athletic)

[amcoolio]

https://theathletic.com/4052023/2023/01/02/jim-harbaugh-nfl-michigan/

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Multiple sources close to Jim Harbaugh told The Athletic on Monday they expect he will leave Michigan for the NFL if a franchise offers him a coaching job. Here’s what you need to know:

• Harbaugh has compiled a 74-25 record over eight seasons at Michigan. He led the Wolverines to back-to-back Big Ten titles and College Football Playoff appearances.
• The coach’s buyout is only $3 million this year, and it decreases each year of his new deal. The lump-sum payment would be due within 60 days of resignation. Harbaugh can be fired for cause if he participates in a job search without telling the athletic director, according to his contract.
• “I think it is a done deal if he gets an offer,” said one source close to Harbaugh.

This is such an obvious bidding war between Irsay and Tepper

[Waldo]

That is a bidding war that Harbaugh has been running like a pro for years. He leverages his contracts and jobs like a true mercenary.

[mrcompletely11]

This is the answer tepper

[KillaCamNewton]

Blank contract

[45catfan]

Word is Denver is at the front of the line.

[WOW!!]

This is the better option.. If you’re moving on from Wilkes this is the reason you do it.. Not no new upcoming project with no HC experience..

[WOW!!]

If it comes down to money Irsay can’t compete with Tepper..

[top dawg]

Make this happen, Mr. Tepper, and you'll be a beautiful bald headed billionaire to these tired eyes!

[top dawg]

5 minutes ago, WOW!! said:

If it comes down to money Irsay can’t compete with Tepper..

He actually can, because the amount is so small, but I think he'd lose because Tepper won't allow himself to in a direct bidding war (even to the point of what is outside the norm).

[WOW!!]

2 minutes ago, top dawg said:

He actually can, because the amount is so small, but I think he'd lose because Tepper won't allow himself to in a direct bidding war (even to the point of what is outside the norm).

What are you talking about?? Tepper is the 2nd richest owner in the league and there is no CAP on what you can spend on coaches..

[frankw]

Make him an offer just for the hell of it but idk why he would want to coach here.

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, WOW!! said:

What are you talking about?? Tepper is the 2nd richest owner in the league and there is no CAP on what you can spend on coaches..

The first richest owner (whom Tepper can't even remotely compete with) is reported to have already initiated contact.

Edited January 2, 2023 by Mr. Scot

[WOW!!]

Just now, Mr. Scot said:

The first richest owner (whom Tepper can't even remotely compete with) is reported to have already initiated contact.

And that’s a problem if the Walton family jumps in.. But Denver being stuck with Wilson might give us a chance..

[OldhamA]

Didn't he just spend the summer promising high school kids that he was done with chasing the NFL?