“College and NFL teams have great interest in all our personnel, from players to coaches to staff, and I truly believe that is a testament to the strength of our University of Michigan football program.” “I am aware of the rumors and speculation over the past few days,” Harbaugh said.
Sources close to Harbaugh told The Athletic they thought this offseason felt different for the coach and that he would be more likely to leave.
Harbaugh coached the 49ers from 2011 to 2014, leading San Francisco to three conference title games and one Super Bowl appearance. The Wolverines went 13-1 this season, winning the Big Ten championship before losing to TCU in the CFP semifinals, Michigan’s second consecutive Playoff appearance. Harbaugh has a 74-25 record at Michigan since 2015. Harbaugh, who expressed interest in returning to the NFL in recent years, has been the subject of reports for open roles including the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. In addition, a school source told The Athletic on Thursday that Michigan received a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA outlining potential rules violations involving the football program. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh issued a statement Thursday saying he expects to be back in Ann Arbor next season leading the Wolverines. He did it in college with San Diego, Stanford, and Michigan, and in the NFL with the 49ers.By Austin Meek, Nicole Auerbach and Bruce Feldman He is a legitimately established head coach known for turning teams around. "Harbaugh returning to the Colts wouldn't just be a feel-good story. "Can Indy really hire anyone other than Harbaugh? Although Quinn is solid, I’m still leaning towards Jim here." Yardbarker asks a different question The Colts have started a different quarterback in each of the last five seasons. "The biggest hire, in this case, will be to bring in an offensive coordinator whom Quinn trusts to fashion the offense as a leader and a consistent player. "Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn (+600) looks like a solid choice as he was the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons from 2015 to 2020. The big question, if Harbaugh were to take the job, is exactly who will be under center for him." The Sports Geek His success in reviving Alex Smith’s career, while also sparking Colin Kaepernick’s rise as a starter, likely makes him an attractive candidate for a QB-needy Colts team. "He has a 44-19-1 record during his tenure as coach of the San Francisco 49ers, reaching two NFC Championship games and appearing in one Super Bowl. "After taking his alma mater Michigan to back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances - and owning the best against-the-spread record in college football since 2021 - Harbaugh’s a hot link to Indy, where he’s already a part of the franchise’s Ring of Honor." Draft Kings "Harbaugh’s return to the pros feels imminent, most recently serving as the head coach of the 49ers in 2014. Sportsbooks believe Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh – "Captain Comeback" to Colts fans from the 1990s – will be team owner Jim Irsay's choice.īut not Harbaugh: Colts request interviews with 3 more head coaching candidates Action NetworkĪnd if you want really burn some money. So who's the favorite? If you track the betting odds, none of those guys. Candidates from outside the building are evenly split between offensive minds (Ben Johnson, Shane Steichen, Eric Bieniemy) and defensive minds (Ejiro Evero, Raheem Morris, Aaron Glenn). Colts special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone also got an interview. Jeff Saturday, who coached the Colts in the second half of their 4-12-1 season, is getting a chance to make his case to stay on. The Indianapolis Colts have been busy interviewing potential head coaches, talking to several candidates over the past week.
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