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Submitted by Ryno2317 on

Just said in the local news out here that he thinks the 49ers might make a change this week as it would be the only way the team could rally to make playoffs. That's how bad the rift is

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Jaysin1414

December 8th, 2014 at 10:08 AM ^

...we're always hearing about the Chargers being one of the two teams that end up in L.A.  There's talk of competing interests trying to build stadiums up their in a couple of different areas (using the Coliseum until the new stadium is built). The Chargers ownership says the right things about wanting to stay in San Diego, but cannot (or will not) settle upon where they even want their new stadium to be built. The target sight has moved from next to Petco downtown, to La Mesa, to Oceanside, back to next to Petco, to wherever they think they want it this month.

I'd bet dollars to dounts that the Bolts are gone and moved to L.A. with the Rams coming back as well. The Raiders could stink up the deal and steal the Chargers spot (which would be fine as I love the Chargers and don't want to hate them if they move).

Long story short...I believe the Raiders stay in Oakland and/or move to Texas as an outside possibility. I think the dysfunctional ownership of both the Raiders and Niners will keep Harbaugh away from that job.

 

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LSAClassOf2000

December 8th, 2014 at 6:54 AM ^

I am not sure if this is specifically the post to which the OP refers, but Tim Kawakami's post in the San Jose Mercury News was not exactly hopeful regarding Harbaugh's future in San Francisco - LINK. Actually, not even a glimmer of hope was expressed in this piece. When it came to the quote from the presser, wherein Harbaugh pointed to his "professional future" as a personal priority:

"But at least Harbaugh allowed that his future is somewhat on his mind, as we can all assume that York and general manager Trent Baalke are plotting the team’s future once Harbaugh is gone."

No real thoughts in this post on where he might go - a passing reference to Oakland - but their opinion is that time grows short for Jim with respect to the 49ers.

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Njia

December 8th, 2014 at 7:11 AM ^

The odds are in our favor. Oakland is a coaching graveyard and not even Jim Harbaugh would have an ego so big as to think his presence would make any substantial difference. Plus, I am sure his "people" have inquired as to the franchise's continued presence in the area. That leaves his only options out of state, which flies in the face of "Mrs. Harbaugh doesn't want to move." I'm sure she'd just as well appreciate it if her husband was able to make a living.

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Jimmyisgod

December 8th, 2014 at 7:43 AM ^

People need to stop. There's been little indication Harbaugh isn't staying in the NFL. The Oakland game changes nothing. We're going to announce a new head coach this week and people need to rally around that decision and support our new coach, all this Harbaugh obsession can only make things more difficult for the new coaching staff. We need a unified administration, team, alumni, and fanbase to get back it were we belong, the Harbaugh fantasies are not going to help that.

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lilpenny1316

December 8th, 2014 at 10:39 AM ^

If there is one department that can spend the cash, it's the Athletic Department.  That's why I don't totally dismiss the Sean Payton rumor.  NO hasn't done much since their Super Bowl season and they are trending downward fast.  Drew Brees is 35 and once he becomes ineffective, they will return to "Aints" status quickly.  I'm not on the Payton bandwagon yet, but I believe our next coach's salary will be in the top of 5 of all coaches.

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I Hate Buckeyes

December 8th, 2014 at 8:19 AM ^

I believe Harbaugh WILL be fired and Michigan could give the 49ers the money that is owed to him. It would cost the 49ers nothing and they could get rid of him ASAP. If Michigan goes and gets a top notch coach in college, that coach will have a buyout, so Michigan is paying a sum of money know matter what. Just a theory.
Harbaugh is the only one that knows what he wants to do. If he chooses the NFL I will respect that and if he comes home I would be ecstatic. I am just worried that if he does't come home, the new coach is going to have a hard time winning over the fanbase.

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Tony Soprano

December 8th, 2014 at 8:35 AM ^

If SF fires Harbaugh, then they are owed nothing (Michigan doesn't have to pay a dime to SF) and in fact, SF would owe Harbaugh money.  What's more likely is that Michigan buys out the last year of his contract, allowing SF to part with Harbaugh without having to fire him and also get something of value ($) in return. 

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Talcelm

December 8th, 2014 at 8:36 AM ^

49ers just not going to let him go.... He willbe winging his way east....but NOT to Ann Arbor!! Jets....saints...maybe even Atlanta....yall need to stop with your pipe dreams of Jim on the Michigan sideline. Get used to the name Schinao or Adazzio...your going to be hearing those a lot over next few weeks.....

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Phinaeus Gage

December 8th, 2014 at 11:33 AM ^

I understand if JH wants to stay in the NFL. But despite the extenuating circumstances (contract, possible trade, family) if he chooses the Raiders or Jets over us, that will hurt.

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