Insider believes Jim Harbaugh still has ‘itch’ to coach in the NFL

The Michigan dishonest scandal and its aftermath have led to whispers that head coach Jim Harbaugh would bounce to friendlier waters and return to the NFL. However, one insider believes the latest saga will not affect his determination a method or the different and {that a} transfer again to the execs is imminent.

Appearing on “The Dan Patrick Show,” Andy Staples of On3 mentioned he thinks Harbaugh is “going to try and go to the NFL, anyway.” 

“I think he’s wanted to. I think there’s still an itch there,” Staples mentioned. “Remember, he was a really good NFL coach.” 

The newest uptick in rumors about Harbaugh’s future comes after the program acquired extra dangerous information. On Dec. 20, the NCAA despatched a proper discover of allegations in opposition to Harbaugh for offering false data concerning an investigation into recruiting violations throughout the COVID-19 useless interval. After the NCAA rejected a four-game suspension proposal, Harbaugh served a self-imposed three-game suspension for the infraction at the starting of the 2023 season. However, it seems the NCAA was lastly prepared to revisit the matter on National Signing Day, no much less. 

Before becoming a member of Michigan in 2015, Harbaugh seemed like the subsequent up-and-coming NFL coach with the San Francisco 49ers. Over 4 seasons, he compiled a 44-19-1 common season mark and a 5-3 file whereas main the Niners to Super Bowl XLVII in solely his second season. However, his souring relationship with common supervisor Trent Baalke and CEO Jed York resulted in a mutual parting of the way following the 2014 marketing campaign. 

It’s secure to say that Harbaugh’s first style of the NFL made the energy obtainable at Michigan look too good to cross up. Now, after 9 seasons with the program, he would possibly really feel he has nothing left to show and is prepared to give the present one other shot. If that is the case, Staples sees two groups that may match the invoice properly: the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Chargers. 

“If Chicago fires Matt Eberflus, you put Jim Harbaugh there with a No. 1 draft pick quarterback,” Staples mentioned. “The Chargers job is open. You want Jim Harbaugh working with Justin Herbert? That’d probably be a pretty good thing.”