Harbaugh to Bears? Don’t bet on it
Barring an unlikely turnaround, it’s likely that John Fox will not be the coach of the Chicago Bears in 2018. Even though the 2017 season hasn’t even started yet, some fans are looking at possible replacements.
A common candidate has been Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh. And why wouldn’t he be? He used to play for the Bears, so he has the ties to the franchise. Plus, many believe him to be the best coach in all of college football.
A recent rumor emerged regarding Harbaugh’s interest in the Bears over Twitter recently:
Interesting rumor about the #Bears I heard tonight. Harbaugh will be their coach next year. He’s consulting the team as we speak.
— CBJ (@ChicagoBearJew) May 7, 2017
Whether or not this rumor has any truth remains to be seen. However, even if Harbaugh is consulting with Chicago’s front office, don’t get your hopes up.
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Harbaugh loves Michigan, and Michigan loves him back. He has created a culture there unlike any other in college football. He has turned the Wolverines back into a powerhouse. The one thing he hasn’t done, though, is win a national championship. It’s unlikely that he will even consider leaving until he leads Michigan to a championship victory.
Even if Michigan ends up winning a “natty” this year, it’s highly unlikely that Harbaugh would leave for the NFL just yet. Money will likely play a big part in that. He is currently making $9 million per year at Michigan. The most an NFL head coach will be making this year is $8 million (Pete Carroll and Sean Payton). Unless the Bears offer him big money right away, he would likely have to settle for a pay cut.
Looking at these factors, Michigan seems like a much more attractive landing spot for Harbaugh than Chicago. Sure, there’s a chance that he does end up the head coach of the Bears, but those odds are astronomically low. It’s fun to dream, but will Jim Harbaugh realistically become the head coach of the Chicago Bears?
Don’t bet on it.
– Jacob Infante is a National Editor for cover32 and also covers the Chicago Bears. You can follow him on Twitter @jacobinfante24.
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