The offseason drama at Michigan continues to revolve around Jim Harbaugh's career decisions after a championship season. John Harbaugh has mentioned that Jim has a love for both Michigan and the NFL. Speculation persists, with some analysts believing Harbaugh may stay at Michigan to surpass the Ryan Day era, while others note his interviews with NFL teams like the Chargers, where Mike Vrabel also interviewed, suggesting a decision could be pending. The leverage game with Michigan's potential financial offer and the cloud of the NCAA investigations add complexity to Harbaugh's situation. NFL commentator Troy Aikman has been vocal in his support for Harbaugh's return to the NFL, citing his winning history and the value he could bring to the league.
Troy Aikman passionately lobbied for Jim Harbaugh’s NFL return during Ravens-Texans https://t.co/ETqMd0Zizy https://t.co/xnOpnWSa8K
On ESPN, Troy Aikman lobbies for Jim Harbaugh to switch jobs: ‘I hope we can see him in the NFL next year.’ https://t.co/BzOPMiA2bu https://t.co/cvcCItS07s
"I hope we see [Jim Harbaugh] in the NFL next year." - Troy Aikman https://t.co/waDSsyVFjs
Troy Aikman, when Jim Harbaugh is shown at Ravens game: “I hope we see him in the NFL next year. He’s going to make somebody a heckuva football coach. He’s won everywhere he’s been”
The leverage game could result in Jim Harbaugh staying put at Michigan, since that's possibly the place that makes him the best financial offer. https://t.co/fEX7Jmdnwq
At Michigan, the offseason drama boils down to a perennial question: Where does Jim Harbaugh want to be? Is this the year he returns to the NFL? @byAustinMeek on what we know about Harbaugh’s future and Michigan football after a championship season ⤵️ https://t.co/bqIuX4gDuE
Jim Harbaugh interviewed with Chargers. Then Mike Vrabel interviewed with Chargers. So this might take a while, folks. I still think Harbaugh is looking for reasons to stay at Michigan, but the lure of the NFL and the cloud of the NCAA are real.
The reason I think Jim Harbaugh actually stays at Michigan is he would want to formally bury the Ryan Day era before returning to the NFL.
John Harbaugh: Jim Harbaugh loves Michigan, but he loves the NFL, too. https://t.co/I5n8m7GvmC