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Amidst the cheer and mirth of the festive season, Jim Harbaugh clears NFL doubts. The 60-year-old HC’s visit to Disneyland for the Rose Bowl cavalcade is a highly awaited event for people who have things bugging their minds about Harbaugh. The good news? He exposed his plans for the upcoming events during his interview.

It’s already widespread knowledge that the LA Chargers are eyeing Jim Harbaugh as a prospective head coach. And while the college football head coach is having a successful stint in Michigan, the NFL world also beckons him. Could his NFL interest lead him to ditch Michigan?

Jim Harbaugh reveals his cryptic NFL plans

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In a video uploaded on Twitter, the Michigan HC comes clean on the rumors about him getting back to the NFL with the LA Chargers. And it looks like Harbaugh is here to stick around with Michigan, at least right now. He said, “Right now, we’re having fun with the family, the team, and players, we’re in the happiest place on earth.” He chuckled and added, “And we’re going to enjoy ourselves.”

Given the current situation, Jim Harbaugh can’t risk having his attention divided. He has a big event lined up for him as he prepares the Wolverines for the New Year’s Rose Bowl game. He said, “One day at a time, one play at a time. That’s how we’re approaching each day.” It looks like his sole focus right now is winning the National Championship for Michigan. 

Is Jim Harbaugh interested in the LA Chargers HC job?

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For someone who interviewed for an NFL HC job and didn’t get it, the proposal by the LA Chargers could be very tempting. Besides, there have been reports that if Jim Harbaugh joins the Chargers, he’s not going to come cheap. But the real question right here is if the Wolverines HC is interested in this proposal. 

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Chargers fans are anxious, and so are the Wolverines fans because Jim Harbaugh is torn by the strife between the two teams. According to NFL insider Dianna Russini, Harbaugh has an interest in returning to the NFL. In the past, he has also stated his desire to win a Super Bowl as a head coach. 

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Maybe this isn’t the right time to be speculating on Jim Harbaugh’s NFL plans. The Rose Bowl is just four days away and there is no room for NFL distractions right now as Michigan is set for a semi-final game against the Alabama Crimson Tide

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