Harbaugh and Chargers are in “striking distance” of getting a deal done, per Mike Garafolo

Man, we finally reach the top of the mountain, living on cloud 9, and just a couple weeks later staring into the abyss. 

I'm hoping these are "strongarm negotiations" and he stays.. but at this point, I'm just trying to avoid reading about it until something is actually happening. This is way too much stress for just finally seeing Michigan step into greatness again for the first time in a long time. 

Whatever.  Maybe he goes.  Maybe he stays.  I'm indifferent at this point.  Just make a damn decision.

Anyone else feel like this ultimately could end up like Beilein? JB could have won a shit ton more games at Michigan, been even more a legend on campus and AA. Left for NBA, went terrible and now nobody talks about ole John Beilein anymore. 

2 rough years with the Chargers and JH will already be on thin ice. If Herbert doesn't sort out his struggles then LA might be changing QBs and coaches in 2026. NFL is just a different beast. I'd hate to it happen to him but he's got to win immediately. 

Beyond exhausting already.

What happens if SD (playing in Rams stadium) Chargers decide Vrabel fits their team better. If Vrabel isn't as controlling and insistent on calling the shots than JH, the Spanos family may decide he's a cheaper option and potentially less of a headache.

Atlanta seems likely to take Bill B (no inside info just my guess). 

So Jim's two best chances dry up. Then back here for 2024, which I wanted all along. But next year IF the Bears, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants, etc. jobs open up I don't expect him to sit still in A2.

One has to hope that the NFL sends him a message that 60+ isn't the right fit, unless you're Bill B and have the hardware. 

I can't imagine him moving to LA with his family.  It's such a crazy over populated city. If it was still the San Diego Chargers I could see it as it is just better (IMO anyway) and far different than LA.

Hope he stays but I get it if he leaves to try for a Super Bowl run with someone. 

I am sure it will be great coaching in front of the whole 1000 Charger fans vs The Big House over 100K.  I am glad Jim got us back to the glory days and more, but I am a little bit bitter about how this whole NFL process has been going on for the past 2 years. I wished he would retire here and try to build a legacy.

Good for him. Hurry up and get things over with. 

Just decide already!

Would one say that it's within striking distance of a lightning bolt?  Are the discussions "electrifying?"

he got us a National Championship. He can do whatever he wants. He'll always be a Michigan Man!

Assuming this is true..............I really don't like the fact that Michigan has been working on a contract (confirmed by Jordan Acker, who said he wants to negotiate with Harbaugh, just not in the media) while Harbaugh has been working really hard to get out of here. I also don't like that he did it right on the heels of winning a National Championship. I know a lot of people feel that he did what he set out to do and they wish him well in the next phase of his career, owing us nothing more, and I respect that. I just feel like he sort of sucked the joy out of the NC by doing it so quickly. And I hope he's forthright about why he's leaving. Sure, he doesn't owe us a view into his psyche, but I really hope he can come up with words that can make me say, "Yeah, I get why he's leaving, this makes sense," rather than some convoluted bullshit that feels like he's being dishonest. We were ALL IN. We've supported him through multiple NCAA investigations (some of us even signed a petition for a hearing that never happened). I do think he owes us transparency and honesty at this point. 

Make it stop!

I think it's funny that back when Michigan hired Harbaugh, the knock on him from the talking heads was the he had lost the 49's locker room, his leadership style didn't work with grown men and professionals and that his personality causes him to alienate people over a short period of time.  Apparently, that is no longer a concern.

I assume if he doesn't sign this week then he's coming back to UM, just because these other teams are going to pick their HCs and get ready for the draft.

I do think a lot of NFL insiders don't really know much but will regurgitate whatever the teams tell them because they all know none of this matters to their credibility.  Maybe the biggest name in NFL news (Schefter) is notorious for copy-pasting whatever owners want him to say.  So I'm sure they are within "striking distance" because they're still negotiating with each other and interviewing, but they were also within striking distance two years ago with Minnesota and we're talking last year in Denver.  So we'll see.

I sure hope the check book stays open and they offer Minter a crazy amount of money to stay with Moore!!   

Just end this already, i'll love you forever, i'm tired of doing this stupid dance every year

I'm at the stage now where I just want him to sign with an NFL team so Michigan can just move on.  He obviously doesn't want to coach here anymore despite what he's said.  This NFL drama has hurt the program over the last 3 years and it's stressed out a lot of people along the way.  It's also detracted from the afterglow of winning the national championship IMO.   If winning a Super Bowl is that important to him, fine.  I wish him all the luck in the world.