CC: Niners Eliminated from Playoff Contention

Submitted by LS And Play on

I know this might fit into the NFL thread from earlier, but I thought it might warrant its own. Does this change the timeline at all? Is everything still in a holding pattern until after December 28th? 

bluesalt

December 14th, 2014 at 8:39 PM ^

Harbaugh has one year left after this one.  That's why it's been such a big deal all year long.  If he could go anywhere he wanted after this season, his relationship with the 49ers  wouldn't matter.  But because the 9ers can control to what, if any, NFL team he goes to next year if they choose not to fire him, and for what compensation in return, it's a big deal.  And it's why Michigan has a real chance, because he can't be stopped from going to AA -- that's completely up to him.

SteelBrad

December 14th, 2014 at 7:26 PM ^

I believe he's done at SF. If he informs them of his interest to not coach in the NFL there will be a "resignation".

If he lets on that he's interested in the NFL the 49er's will hold on until the better end in order to receive compensation via trade.

Best case scenario: Harbaugh (and hopefully Hackett) work directly with 49er's to expedite his hiring at Michigan.




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