Chargers Coaching Staff Update: Jim Harbaugh Set to Land Former 49ers Star NaVorro Bowman as LB Coach

For new Los Angeles Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh, familiarity is a key component in building a solid coaching staff. For him, there’s no need for a killer resume because hands-on experience with them is a deciding factor as to whether or not they fit the coaching requirements. So yes, the Chargers might soon see a former San Francisco 49ers player’s face among them.

Former NFL linebacker NaVorro Bowman may not have a lot of coaching experience since his exit from the league in 2017. However, if Jim Harbaugh believes in him, there’s a strong chance that he’s going to be a force to reckon with. Bowman is currently a defensive analyst at Maryland and is set to join Harbaugh once again in LA, this time as a coach.

NaVorro Bowman is expected to land as the Chargers’ new LB coach

Ian Rapoport reveals an interesting piece of news for the Chargers fans straight from Super Bowl Live. According to the report, “NaVorro Bowman is expected to land on the #Chargers coaching staff.” The position that Bowman is expected to take up under Jim Harbaugh is an LB coach. 

It’s not a “random” pick as Rapoport mentioned because Jim Harbaugh already has experience with the 35-year-old. NaVorro Bowman played in the NFL for eight seasons primarily with the 49ers from 2010 to 2017 when Harbaugh was the HC and a short stint with the Oakland Raiders in 2017. With the 49ers, he has seen and experienced what it takes to be part of one of the best defenses in the NFL. 

Why is Jim Harbaugh confident in NaVorro Bowman as the LB coach?

It comes without question. NaVorro Bowman was legendary in his four seasons with Jim Harbaugh who was the 49ers HC from 2011-2014. During this time, he was named first-team All-Pro three times from 2011-2013. Also, under Jim Harbaugh, he always recorded at least 140 tackles and seven passes a year. 

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Bowman was one of the star defensive players in the 2012 Super Bowl game against the Baltimore Ravens. He finished his career after stacking 798 total tackles, 14.0 sacks, nine forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, five interceptions, and one defensive TD. He’s not a “random” choice by Jim Harbaugh, is he?

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