The future of Jim Harbaugh with the San Francisco 49ers looks a little dimmer today after Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported he two sides are likely headed for divorce.
Jim Harbaugh a ‘real possibility’ for Raiders’ job
Another day, another Harbaugh rumor.
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“At this point it would be a surprise if Jim Harbaugh is back with the 49ers,” Rapoport claimed on NFL GameDay Morning Sunday, adding that success the rest of the season would probably have little impact on the team’s decision. This echoes earlier reports that not even a Super Bowl title could extend Harbaugh’s tenure in San Francisco.
And according to Rapoport, the Miami Dolphins, long rumored as a potential landing spot for Harbaugh, are no longer an option. Miami's recent success apparently has convinced ownership to keep head coach Joe Philbin around and, in any case, Harbaugh is "not on the Dolphins' radar." Moreover, Harbaugh's wife does not want to leave the Bay Area, limiting the number of locations he can consider.
Accordingly, Rapoport listed the Oakland Raiders as a "real possibility" for Harbaugh. Oakland will play at least the 2015 season at the O.co Coliseum, erasing the need for Harbaugh's family to relocate. Tim Kawakami of Mercury News confirmed this, listing 49ers CEO Jed York's willingness to allow the move and whether Mark Davis can find a suitable personnel executive as the main impediments to Harbaugh joining the Raiders.
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