Reports – Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh Only ‘Interested’ to Join Chicago Bears Amid Christmas Deadline

If the latest reports are to be believed, the Bears could be set for a massive turnaround amid their struggles. The Wolverines’ head coach Jim Harbaugh is reportedly interested in the Bears job, and he is advanced into his thought phase. Harbaugh has a deadline to decide his future with the NCAA side as well.

The Bears Now by Chat Sports is a prominent source for the Bears-related updates. And host Harrison Graham has recently shared what could be a future-changing build-up at the Bears camp. But why does the successful Wolverines coach want to come to the side that barely remains the ‘Monsters of the Midway’?

5 different aspects for Harbaugh to consider before the role

Graham discussed 5 details the news outlet had regarding the whole saga. Firstly, he made it clear that Harbaugh’s top preference was to still lead the Wolverines, who under his guidance have turned out to be the ‘Monsters of the North’. The team is completely unstoppable in the season, leading the Big Ten East 13-0 and the landslide favorites to win the NCAA title.

Secondly, Harbaugh only has time till December 25 to sign a contract extension. His current one runs out on Christmas day, and following that he will not be interested anymore to travel with the team for international games. Thirdly, Graham highlighted that Harbaugh’s close sources are pushing the Bears management for a contract at the earliest, per their own sources.

Fourthly, one reason suggests Harbaugh still remembers his route. An alumnus of the Wolverines and an ex-Bears, the robust HC dreams of serving both sides for once in his life. And he still feels the love at Chicago he had during his playing time. And finally, he cherishes the idea of building the side from scratch and relieving them from their decade-long struggles, just like what he did at Michigan.

There you had it, 5 reasons why reasons Jim Harbaugh may be on his way to Chicago. But if you followed the fourth point closely, you could see he runs a Bears connection. Apparently, it’s the biggest reason why he is being linked with the franchise.

Jim Harbaugh: Adored by the Bears

The Big Ten MVP of 1986, Harbaugh was a 1987 NFL draft of the Bears. He remained with the franchise till 1993, without seeing much success. His best season was the 1991, where he set the franchise record for pass completion, and nearly replicated that with total yards thrown. But during the short period, the QB’s leadership and likeability made him a fan favorite, which both parties adore to this day.

Then-head coach Dave Wannstedt traded Harbaugh to the Colts in 1993, to bring in a QB with a stronger arm and superior game sense. He would go on to win the Super Bowl with the new side in the 1995 campaign. Harbaugh made his first Pro Bowl and led the NFL in passer rating that year. But despite the success later, Harbaugh forever remembered the beginning of his NFL journey with the Bears.

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If the Bears manage to get the Wolverines’ head coach at the wheel next, this would pretty much be the best thing to happen to them in a long time. Reportedly, Harbaugh too, would ‘only’ begin his NFL journey if it’s with the Bears.

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