CC: 49ers not trading Harbaugh
According to Chris Balas tweet, Harbaugh will simply be fired, and not attempted to be traded.
This is good news for UM, yes?
LINK: https://twitter.com/Balas_Wolverine/status/546864143379484672
EDIT: Thanks to BeatOSU_52 for the screengrab of the tweet mentioned
December 21st, 2014 at 10:41 PM ^
but does it seem like the people in the NFL are beginning to adopt the attitude that if "Michigan wants him so damn bad, they can have him!"? Especially after the amount of money was disclosed to the national media?
Brian's post earlier today with the quote by Elway. and now San Fran just throwing in the towel.
December 21st, 2014 at 10:41 PM ^
Like every bit of "news" so far in the Harbaugh sweepstakes. This could be good, bad or indifferent. Until he signs on the doted line I choose to treat it all as bad or indifferent.
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December 21st, 2014 at 10:41 PM ^
So what you're saying is that SF isn't attempting to shop JH for draft picks. This could be very good news.
December 21st, 2014 at 10:43 PM ^
I read on the Edge of the internet that Balas was apparently less optimistic on some chat this evening and that his optimism seemed to have been "spooked" after talking to a source. Does anyone have any info on this? I don't get the chat transcripts.
December 21st, 2014 at 10:47 PM ^
It's over on the front page in latest coach search thread.
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December 21st, 2014 at 10:51 PM ^
No sarcasm intended - I must just be completely missing it because I am not seeing anything.
December 21st, 2014 at 10:54 PM ^
Balas is backing away from giving the impression that Harbaugh-to-Michigan is inevitable. He's essentially reiterated the "50/50" likelihood.
Why? Part of it could be the rumor that the Niners will fire Harbaugh outright. That means a NFL team can just sign Harbaugh straight up without giving up draft picks or coughing up a buyout. That would certainly pose a threat.
For a NFL team, this is a business transaction. It probably means that they weren't inclined to give up much (if anything) to sign Harbaugh - not even Oakland. Sure, they'd take him gladly but only if he were free of any non-compete agreements.
But that should also demonstrate to Harbaugh that his value to the NFL only goes so far. He is coveted to be sure, but even so his skills are still viewed as a commodity that can be bought, and everything has its price.
December 21st, 2014 at 10:45 PM ^
The only way a team would give up something for Harbaugh is if they thought he was staying in the NFL. If a team trades a draft pick for Harbaugh and he signs with Michigan that GM would look pretty stupid. Hopefully the NFL GM's all have a little inside info that Harbaugh is Michigan bound.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:10 PM ^
Exactly. SF knows he has zero trade value because of the Michigan rumors. Hence, he will be fired after the last game, not held for a potential trade. Bear in mind, SF is ready to be done with this as much as we are. They want to move on and find their next coach.
This isn't really news as much as it is logic playing out.
December 22nd, 2014 at 5:01 AM ^
can't happen.
would only be done by sign and trade, that is, JH signs with the new NFL team first, then that team completes the draft pick trade
December 21st, 2014 at 10:47 PM ^
Just a tweet and unless he independently has 49er sources, I imagine it traces back to that Glazer report from this morning.
EDIT: Tweet just before that one confirms it. He's referring to the Glazer report which definitely made it sound like that.
December 21st, 2014 at 10:49 PM ^
Well duh, you can't trade to college! IT'S HAPPENING!!!!!
December 21st, 2014 at 10:54 PM ^
Some have mention this could be bad for Michigan...Remember NFL teams must follow the Rooney rule and interview an African American which delays the process in some regards for trades(IE Okland wants to trade they first got interview say Teryl Austin, then go to Harbaugh) IMHO this favors Michigan especially if Glazer report is correct he's going to decide 24-48 hrs after season.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:34 PM ^
African American candidates, just minority candidates in general. I do agree that it looks like a firing instead of a trade though. I would think it favors Michigan. I seriously doubt JH would string UM along.
December 21st, 2014 at 10:54 PM ^
"One day, Bo stepped into his office to find the youngster sitting in his chair, his feet propped up on Bo's desk. Somewhat taken by surprise, Schembechler said: "Well, how are you doing today, Jim?"
To which the 9-year-old retorted: "I'm doing fine, Bo. How are you doing?"
http://articles.latimes.com/1986-12-28/sports/sp-1029_1_jim-harbaugh
December 21st, 2014 at 10:59 PM ^
Double post thanks to the 503 fail.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:00 PM ^
Don't think it really matters. Harbaugh either wants to coach Michigan or he doesn't.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:06 PM ^
You, sir, should speak for all of us.
December 21st, 2014 at 10:58 PM ^
But If he is fired that means any NFL team seeking his services wouldn't have to give SF anything...I think firing him is terrible news, am I seeing this incorrectly?
December 21st, 2014 at 11:04 PM ^
You're right in the way you're thinking about it. But if it happens this way then the Niners are doing it because they know he already has the intention of going to Michigan and they will work out a buyout with Harbaugh/Michigan
December 21st, 2014 at 11:09 PM ^
How else are we supposed to get him if SF doesn't fire him? They can't trade him to us? Christ, people will find doom and gloom in anything.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:17 PM ^
I figured if they fired him, a darkhorse type team might propose a mega offer. I'm not trying to doom and gloom, but have had my heart ripped out too many times by Michigan to not be cautious. I feel like we're so close.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:31 PM ^
I get your caution, but try not to read too much into this. The 49ers firing him is great for us. The only other way would be for Harbaugh to flat out resign, which didn't seem likely given that he's the type of guy that would finish out his contract regardless of how bad the working conditions are.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:22 PM ^
Couldn't he resign and and then we pay his buyout?
December 21st, 2014 at 11:28 PM ^
We might be paying the $5 million SF would owe Harbaugh for firing him. That's what some think Hackett has been talking about with the SF organization. This is good news though, literally the only way we couldn't get Harbaugh is if he was traded. Since it sounds like he's getting fired 24-48 hours after their final game, this is the best way things could've worked out for us.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:10 PM ^
I don't feel like SF would voluntarily fire him if they believed they could get something out of him as far as compensation goes. He's an extremely hot coaching commodity, and I'd bet several teams would be willing to pay through the nose for him, i.e. the Raiders.
Maybe Harbaugh has just given every indication that he's coming back to Michigan, and SF then has no desire to let this drama play out any further.
Still, though, I will not believe Harbaugh is coming back until I see him at the podium at Schembechler Hall with a copy of his signed contract, stating that he is our coach. Then, and only then, will I rejoice.
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December 21st, 2014 at 11:00 PM ^
I wish they would just go ahead and do it instead of making us wait
December 21st, 2014 at 11:00 PM ^
It would indicate to me SF believes it will have no chance at getting compensation because he is not going to be in the NFL.
So yes if Jessica Alba divorcing her hubby to finally be with me is good news, I'd mark this as good news.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:03 PM ^
Meh... She's squirted out a few puppies already so i don't how fun the ride would be. Though, her line of baby products was bought out or went public and she made a fortune from it.
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December 22nd, 2014 at 12:12 AM ^
like you would turn jessica alba away
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December 22nd, 2014 at 1:03 AM ^
Says the 12 year old
December 21st, 2014 at 11:05 PM ^
Three things could happen:
1) SF fires him
2) SF trades him
3) JH stays for the last year of his contract
He's obviously not staying, and I don't see how firing him could be terrible news compared to option 2.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:11 PM ^
Just typical overthinking. Any time something new is revealed, people will read way too much into it.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:06 PM ^
Could be a good thing, could be a bad thing. We may end up getting Harbaugh, we may end up not getting Harbaugh. This is from my source.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:07 PM ^
Really, all Balas' tweet is doing is rehashing Jay Glazer's report from earlier in the day. He's simply inferring a trade is virtually impossible. Whatever happens between JH and SF will happen within a couple days after their last game.
This doesn't really change anything on U-M's supposed timeline, but it, hopefully, means buyout talk with SF will go smoothly. Not that I figured that would be an issue for U-M. It's a much bigger headache for NFL teams.
Harbaugh.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:08 PM ^
The more optimistic I get. The more fearful I get of the worlds largest punch to the nuts.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:35 PM ^
Same. I'm attempting to temper my enthusiasm, that way if bad things happen I won't get nearly as deflated. Comparatively to where I started, that is. However, should it, you know, happen, then I just might pass out from the joy overload.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:15 PM ^
I am reading all the worry and of course there is no guarantee but the fact Ross backed away and backstopped a coach with 1 YEAR left on his contract the same evening we hear the 49ers will fire Harbaugh says it all IMO.
Ross would stay in the game if he thought Harbaugh is considering the NFL. Not as direct competition to UM but if it became clear Harbaugh wanted to stay in the NFL and then reject NCAA Ross would be there waiting. There was NO REASON for Ross to say he is bringing his coach back tonight when he would wait 10-17 days and make a play for Harbaugh if Harbaugh indicated he wanted to say in the NFL.
The only "negative" to this theory is Harrbaugh has told Ross I want to stay in the NFL but not in Miami. Which would seem very unlikely.
This is great news.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:20 PM ^
I agree. 8-9 more days of this. If it happens. I hope they make an official announcement on New Years Day.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:36 PM ^
They don't get draft picks, but at least he doesn't end up going to a rival team like the Raiders or staying in the NFC with Chicago.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:15 PM ^
Fa la la la la and such.
December 21st, 2014 at 11:17 PM ^
I believe this is the reason UM & The Harbaugh team released the potential contract information to the press.
It was meant to scare away any teams looking to trade for Jim's services. Appears to be a genius move at this point to ensure we get to enjoy the reunion on Jan 1st.
Fingers still crossed!
December 21st, 2014 at 11:21 PM ^
Seems to be good news, but in my mind, until he's standing at the podium proclaiming he's back, I'm not getting my hopes up.
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December 21st, 2014 at 11:25 PM ^
I have never heard of this site, but it says the deal is done.
http://dailyleak.org/2014/12/jim-harbaugh-agrees-to-deal-with-universit…
December 21st, 2014 at 11:35 PM ^
That sure sounds like a credible website.....
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December 21st, 2014 at 11:36 PM ^
They also say George W Bush has been captured and will face a war crimes tribunal.
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