The Chargers have finished their interview with Jim Harbaugh of Michigan for the job of head coach.
The Los Angeles Chargers have completed an interview with current Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh for their head coach opening, the team announced Monday.
NFL Media previously reported multiple teams were making calls and gathering information on Harbaugh, but Michigan would like to keep its leader.
The younger brother of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh led the Wolverines to a national championship last Monday and reportedly had indicated there’s a real possibility he could leave the college ranks to take over in L.A., according to NFL Media.
Last month, it was reported that Harbaugh was offered a 10-year, $125 million deal that included the caveat he could not entertain or accept an NFL job this offseason.
Harbaugh last coached in the NFL in 2014 for the San Francisco 49ers. Harbaugh is also reportedly open to different power structures, and will not force a general manager hire.
He went a remarkable 44-19-1 in four seasons and took the 49ers to the Super Bowl in his second season back in 2012.
It’s been reported that those around the league believe the Chargers are Harbaugh’s preferred landing spot if he does opt for a change of scenery.
NFL Media reported that the Las Vegas Raiders are considering pursuing Harbaugh as well, but it’s worth mentioning that All-Pro pass rusher Maxx Crosby will reportedly request a trade if interim head coach Antonio Pierce is not granted the full-time job.
The Chargers announced Harbaugh’s interview on Monday without saying exactly when it took place. He is the eighth coaching candidate to interview with the Chargers, but his resume stands out from the rest.
The 60-year-old Harbaugh has an 89-25 record in nine seasons coaching his alma mater. He also had winning records at Stanford and the University of San Diego.
Before that, he went 44-19-1 in four seasons as San Francisco’s coach and took the 49ers to the Super Bowl after the 2012 season.
Harbaugh has a prior relationship with the Chargers and the Spanos family owns the team. He played quarterback for the Bolts from 1999-2000.
The Chargers are looking for a coach and general manager after Brandon Staley and Tom Telesco were fired on Dec. 15, a day after a 63-21 loss at Las Vegas.
While Harbaugh is exploring his NFL options, he also is considering staying at Michigan, a person familiar with his thinking told the AP over the weekend.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the discussions. To prepare for a possible NFL return, Harbaugh recently hired Don Yee as his agent.
Harbaugh has an offer from Michigan that would make him among the highest-paid coaches in college football.
The Wolverines beat Washington 34-13 in the College Football Playoff title game last Monday. Michigan held a celebratory parade on Saturday.
Harbaugh’s tenure at his alma mater has lasted longer than some expected when he was hired in 2015.
Yee is known for his representation of another famous Michigan quarterback — seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady — but the Pasadena-based agent also represents Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton, who was the most sought-after coaching free agent last year.
Jim Harbaugh interviewed with the Los Angeles Chargers for their head coaching vacancy, a week after he led the University of Michigan to a national title.
The Chargers announced Harbaugh’s interview on Monday without saying exactly when it took place. He is the eighth coaching candidate to interview with the Chargers, but his resume stands out from the rest.
Jim Harbaugh interviewed with the Los Angeles Chargers for their head coaching vacancy, a week after he led the University of Michigan to a national title.
The Chargers announced Harbaugh’s interview on Monday without saying exactly when it took place. He is the eighth coaching candidate to interview with the Chargers, but his resume stands out from the rest.