Jim Harbaugh and Co. Reportedly Interested in Signing Former Bengals WR Free Agent Tyler Boyd Amid Marvin Harrison Jr. Buzz

Jim Harbaugh never misses a chance to surprise NFL fans. Ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers under Harbaugh are showing interest in multiple players to bring them in. Going by the reports, one name emerges in the program’s wish list: the former Cincinnati Bengals’ free agent, wide receiver Tyler Boyd.

With the new head coach on duty trying to figure out his leadership strategies, Los Angeles is also in a tight spot, courtesy of their current cap situation. However, with a revamped coaching side, all their focus lies in bolstering the players’ roster. Meanwhile, it has been reported that Harbaugh is endorsing J.J. McCarthy to land Marvin Harrison Jr.

Harbaugh garners interest in Boyd

Entering the NFL Draft this season will be challenging for Harbaugh’s Chargers since they have a current cap of $44 million. However, they are assumed to be not compromising on bringing talents, particularly to reinforce the wide receiver group. To fill the vacancy, the seven-year veteran, Bengals’ Boyd, seemed to have caught Harbaugh’s attention.

Even though Boyd is all set to become a free agent, he has been loyal to the Bengals and exhibited wholehearted support as a reliable target for Joe Burrow, the quarterback. However, multiple injuries came his way to glory, and the 2023 season did not seem to go in his favor. Having amassed 67 receptions for 667 yards and two touchdowns, he will be a hit for the Chargers.

Most importantly, he will be a cost-effective addition for Harbaugh. According to projections, he may sign a two-year deal worth $16.5 million, including a guaranteed $7 million. However, amidst Boyd’s chances, it is discovered that the new Chargers head coach is plotting the best storyline to land in WR Harrison Jr.

Harbaugh’s strategies to get Harrison Jr. 

Harbaugh has been all praise about his former Michigan Wolverines quarterback, McCarthy. From visiting his All-Pro Day to endorsing McCarthy to his best level, he has a prime motive behind such acts. Since McCarthy and Harrison Jr. are about to be the fourth and fifth picks, it has been speculated that the coach wants other teams to draft the quarterback.

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Meanwhile, Los Angeles is in great trouble after two of their wide receivers, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, have made their way out. This resulted in Harbaugh eyeing the first non-quarterback to be selected in the upcoming NFL Draft. Harrison Jr. Chargers hold the 5th pick, and the coach sees the Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver as a more enticing option than McCarthy, whom he had mentored back in the Wolverines.

Given the present situation, Jim Harbaugh has shared his interest in two wide receivers, Boyd vs. Harrison Jr. It is now to be seen who finally can woo the HC, who is armed with the calculator and synopsis of the perks and drawbacks of both the prospects.

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