Jim Harbaugh’s name has been among the most discussed among college football coaches lately. Given that Michigan football recently won the national title, how could it not? When one considers his three Big Ten titles in a row, one’s list of accomplishments is quite impressive.
There are a lot of rumours regarding the veteran coach’s potential comeback to the professional ranks in light of his recent interviews with NFL teams. Paul Finebaum of ESPN, a well-known media figure, thinks that Harbaugh is going to leave Michigan.
According to Thomas Goldkamp of On3, Finebaum stated, “I suspect it ends pretty quickly with whatever other job he wants to interview for.” “I’m not sure how the NFL achieves this. It’s really strange. They identify the people they interview due to the Rooney Rule. There is no double secret here. He must either come or leave. I fail to see why he would stick around.
NFL coaching experience is what Harbaugh had before taking the helm of Michigan football. His most memorable major league years were spent with the San Francisco 49ers, when he led the team to a Super Bowl berth and was named NFL Coach of the Year in 2011.
The Wolverines’ supporters are currently waiting nervously to see what choice will be made throughout this summer. But, Jim Harbaugh’s legacy at Michigan football is already irreversibly etched, whether he continues with the team or not.
Sam Webb of The Michigan Insider joined CBS Sports HQ this morning to discuss Jim Harbaugh’s most recent NFL flirtation. Three questions dominated host Brandon Baylor’s questions: 1.) After interviewing with the Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Chargers, how serious is the threat that Harbaugh will leave? 2.) In order for him to stay at Michigan, does his contract need to include a “immunity clause”? And 3.) If he joins the league, who will take his place in Ann Arbour?
According to Webb, “I think the threat level is higher than it was last season.” It’s comparable, in my opinion, to the Minnesota year. That was thus following the 2021 season. I believe he (Harbaugh) went into that interview believing he would be hired. After all, it turned into a real interview, and for some reason, things didn’t work out. However, I believe that at that moment, he was genuinely considering leaving. And I believe that the fact that he won a title is the reason behind his desire to rejoin the NFL. He fulfilled all of his commitments while at Michigan, and he also pursued his side goal of being a Super Bowl champion.
Edwards had what he would consider a disappointing season on a squad full of players that enhanced their draft stock this fall and had breakout seasons. Despite a two-touchdown, 104-yard performance in the national championship game, Edwards’ season total of 492 yards at 4.2 yards per carry included five running touchdowns. Despite adding 249 receiving yards, he ended the season with just 29 scrimmage yards per game in the Big Ten, which was a decline from the previous year and well short of the preseason dark horse Heisman candidate’s expectations.
Edwards chose to return, in part because of his desire, despite the fact that he is thrilled to have won a team national title.
