Jim Harbaugh set for Broncos interview after ‘enthusiastic’ Michigan claim

Jim Harbaugh is flirting with the NFL as soon as once more.

The Michigan coach, after claiming on Thursday he “count on[ed]” to remain in his present position in 2023, is about to interview with the Broncos early this week, NFL Community reported on Sunday.

The Broncos are additionally anticipated to interview former Saints coach Sean Payton, amongst others, to interchange Nathaniel Hackett, who was fired after one season on the helm.

Harbaugh, 59, has been out of the NFL since 2014 after main the 49ers to a 44-19-1 file throughout 4 seasons. Though his title has typically been linked to NFL job openings since then, he has at all times ended up again at Michigan.

After Harbaugh was linked to the Panthers’ opening final week, the coach launched an announcement by Michigan addressing the “rumors and hypothesis.”

“As I acknowledged in December, whereas nobody is aware of what the longer term holds, I count on that I will probably be enthusiastically teaching Michigan in 2023,” Harbaugh wrote. “I’ve spoken with President Santa Ono and Athletic Director Warde Manuel and admire their assist of me and our program. Our mission as Wolverines continues, and we’re making ready for the 2023 season with nice ardour and enthusiasm. 

“As our legendary coach Bo Schembechler stated … ‘Those that keep will probably be champions.’” 

Harbaugh and Michigan have been near reaching that aim over the past two seasons, reaching the School Soccer Playoff in back-to-back years. However because the No. 2 seed each occasions, they’ve misplaced within the semifinals in each years, together with getting upset by No. 3 TCU final weekend.

In the meantime, the NCAA is investigating Michigan for potential recruitment violations through the COVID-19 useless interval, which may reportedly result in a multi-game suspension for Harbaugh if he stays in Ann Arbor.

Harbaugh interviewed with the Vikings final offseason earlier than they ultimately employed Kevin O’Connell.