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Jim Harbaugh’s Elusive Dream Hints at Exit From Michigan Despite Rose Bowl Triumph Against Alabama

ByPankti Parmar

Jan 3, 2024 | 7:05 AM EST

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With the Wolverines plotting straight for the National Championship against Washington, Jim Harbaugh’s widely talked about NFL switch seems out of the question, right? Well, Adam Schefter’s two cents on the situation might prompt you to think a bit ahead.

Harbaugh gave his heart and soul to Michigan, even bearing some pretty serious sign stealing allegations along the way. Hence, his dedication to Ann Arbor isn’t at the gunpoint here, his future aspirations for his career are. Along with the Rose Bowl win, Harbaugh guiding the 49ers to the Super Bowl remains one of the top highlights of his resume. Hence, following the National championship, Super Bowl might be the next checklist item for Harbaugh.

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Super Bowl might be Harbaugh’s next aim

On the Pat McAfee show, Adam Schefter tried to convince his audience about Harbaugh still not wanting to commit himself to either of the two sub-realms of football, neither the NCAA nor the NFL yet. “It’s got to be the right opportunity with the right offer and if that comes along, all that falls into place, I think he winds up leaving,” asserted the ESPN guest. Further taking a shot at guessing the Wolverines head coach’s future aims, he said, “I know Jim loves Ann Arbor, but I still believe that he wants to win a Super Bowl. I believe that’s in his heart.”

Jim Harbaugh’s unadorned Super Bowl dream is not the only impetus behind Schefter’s hypothesis. The Michigan Wolverines offered a contract extension to Harbaugh. The term of ‘Harbaugh not leaving the Wolverines for the 2024 season’ was allegedly perceived as the main explanation for Harbaugh’s reluctancy towards the contract. Schefter even commented on Harbaugh hiring a football agent, the reason for which still remains debatable.

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Jim Harbaugh hired a football agent

Don Yee, an agent who is known for previously working with NFL luminaries like Tom Brady, is in talks with Jim Harbaugh. Adam Schefter was the one to break the news through his X account, reportedly implying Harbaugh was considering his NFL switch. His interviews with the Denver Broncos earlier this year and with the Vikings in the previous season just spiced the rumors further.

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However, Maize and Blue Review’s Trevor McClue mentioned the two working on Harbaugh’s offer for a contract extension for Michigan. All in all, Harbaugh’s decision remains elusive as ever and only an official statement from his end could clear out the fog surrounding his switch.

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