Per NFL Media insider Mike Garafolo, the Chargers and the 60-year-old are assembly in L.A. for a second interview on Tuesday and are near placing a deal.
Professional Soccer Speak’s Mike Florio reported there are nonetheless questions on whether or not they’ll present Harbaugh the cash, and former Tennessee Titans HC Mike Vrabel additionally lately interviewed for the job. Nevertheless, he added Los Angeles is his most well-liked touchdown spot, and it seems he is atop its want record.
He is one of the coveted candidates within the teaching carousel. He served as San Francisco 49ers HC from 2011-14, the place he gained Coach of the Yr, went 44-19-1 and led the franchise to a Tremendous Bowl XLVII look. In 9 seasons with Michigan, he is made three School Soccer Playoff journeys and gained a nationwide championship.
The Chargers failed to fulfill expectations in 2023, going 5-12. Justin Herbert is likely one of the finest QBs within the league, although. Earlier than he suffered a season-ending proper finger fracture in Week 14, the 25-year-old threw 20 TDs and posted the league’s fifth-best QBR (64.3). He may vault to the subsequent stage with a confirmed HC.
Additionally they have the fifth total decide within the 2024 NFL Draft. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. predicted they’d take Georgia’s Brock Bowers, a two-time John Mackey Award winner.
Total, it looks as if a strong transfer if the Chargers rent Harbaugh. They should discover an elite HC to bounce again and eventually problem their divisional rival, the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, who’ve gained eight consecutive AFC West titles. Los Angeles final gained the division in 2009.