Jim Harbaugh to the Michigan Wolverines next year? Not so fast. It turns out the Oakland Raiders could actually be the landing spot for the man forever in pleated discount khakis. There are sports books taking bets on where Jim Harbaugh will coach next season. (Here are the latest odds). Also, the Bob Stoops to Michigan rumors are starting to gain more momentum. (Here’s the latest on that)
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh:
“At this point, it would be a surprise if Jim Harbaugh was back with the 49ers for the 2015 season. All along, Miami was thought to be a logical landing spot, especially because the Dolphins pursued him last time. I’m told that is no longer the case. First of all, Joe Philbin appears safe at this point; owner Stephen Ross does not want to fire him unless he absolutely is forced to. Plus, even if there was an opening I’m told Harbaugh is not on the Dolphins’ radar. Plus, another source tells me his wife does not want to move from the Bay Area.
So all of a sudden, the Oakland Raiders become a very real possibility for Jim Harbaugh.”
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