CC: Desmond Howard on hiring timeline

Submitted by FabFiver5 on

A few minutes ago during the Boca Raton Bowl telecast, Desmond Howard was asked my his booth-mate when Michigan will fill their coaching vacancy.

He responded with, "Prooably about this time next week."

That's an interesting timeline :)

LSAClassOf2000

December 23rd, 2014 at 9:27 PM ^

The second thread on this was the one that ended up being removed, but then only because it was duplicate content. One of the most puzzling things about the coachign search in particular has been the rush to break news actually - like I tell people, if it has been out there for a good 10-15 minutes and it pertains to Michigan, someone has probably posted it. 

himiphat

December 23rd, 2014 at 9:05 PM ^

Was going to mention this same response.. Hopefully he knows a lot more than we do.

It happened somewhere from the 12 -13:30 mark in the fourth quarter. If I really wanted, I could rewind and find the time to the second.

Bambi

December 23rd, 2014 at 9:18 PM ^

I mean I feel like this is pretty obvious but doesn't imply Harbaugh. By this time next week we'll know Harbaugh's decision. If it's yes, it's him, if it's no, then we'll probably hire someone else soon after his decision. Around this time next week

MGoVictory

December 23rd, 2014 at 9:46 PM ^

This pretty much confirms the dates we've heard from Brian and the Rivals and Scout insiders. But, it is good confirmation as it comes from another source, someone who is undoubtably pretty connected. 

CoachBP6

December 23rd, 2014 at 11:09 PM ^

100 percent chance they don't fire Reggie Mckenzie. As a longtime raiders fan I can state that almost all of the fans absolutely love what he has done. I don't think there is anyway they take a chance on a guy who has no experience in the GM world. Bet your ass if Al was still alive it would def happen, but the raiders are different now.

uminks

December 24th, 2014 at 12:20 AM ^

The 49ers and JH could agree to a trade but that will not happen. I doubt the 49ers fire Harbaugh. If Jim quits he will have to pay the penalty, and no other team can contact him for 6 months per NFL tampering laws. Harbaugh is kind of trapped to head for Michigan or try to work out a trade deal with SF to another NFL team.

Jack Hammer

December 24th, 2014 at 12:41 AM ^

In the case of a trade can't he demand an extension and raise prior to approving?

Doesn't JH hold all of the cards after Sunday's game?

But given the multitude of confidence building signals from those close to the program, it seems like there is a great chance of him coming in a week.

Leonhall

December 24th, 2014 at 9:11 AM ^

Oakland can't offer a "thing?" They could easily offer a 2nd round pick or any draft pick. If Jim wants to stay in the NFL...I doubt whether the 49ers just fire him. If he is leaving and doesn't want to go to college but would prefer to stay in the NFL, Oakland is where he'll go.

team126

December 23rd, 2014 at 10:40 PM ^

answer (Yes/No) without considering further offers. He is not just another dude making a change - if he said yes and then changes his mind, I believe he does not plan to set foot in Ann Arbor again.

My take is that Hackett either has JH locked, or in case JH already said no, has other plan B guy locked (Miles, Stoops, Schiano, Ron English).

FrankMurphy

December 23rd, 2014 at 11:06 PM ^

I'm not sure how Hackett would have a plan B candidate locked up. Coaches at big-time programs have big-time egos, and I can't imagine a Bob Stoops or a Jim Mora being okay with Hackett telling them, "You can have the job if you want it, but only if Jim Harbaugh says no." The only candidates who might be okay with that are those who are just happy to be in the conversation (Schiano et al).