2024 Michigan Offseason Thread

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[Mdot21]

https://twitter.com/TonyPauline/status/1744883077610938481?s=20

[FearlessF]

[ELA]

The one NFL job I thought made a ton of sense for Harbaugh was the Chargers.  Apparently his wife loves California, he played for the franchise, and you get Justin Herbert.

But was reading the Athletic today, and they went so all in this year, that they have to shed $40 million in salary for next year.  So it's likely the surrounding roster is way worse next year.

So based on situation/roster, I don't see an NFL team worth jumping to this year.  Apparently the new Washington owner group is a 180, so maybe the appeal of turning that proud franchise around, but in terms of situation, blah

I think he's back next year

[MrNubbz]

I think he's back next year

Welp,might as well get the Off Season Drinking thread going then

[Mdot21]

The one NFL job I thought made a ton of sense for Harbaugh was the Chargers.  Apparently his wife loves California, he played for the franchise, and you get Justin Herbert.

But was reading the Athletic today, and they went so all in this year, that they have to shed $40 million in salary for next year.  So it's likely the surrounding roster is way worse next year.

So based on situation/roster, I don't see an NFL team worth jumping to this year.  Apparently the new Washington owner group is a 180, so maybe the appeal of turning that proud franchise around, but in terms of situation, blah

I think he's back next year

Have seen people speculate Washington could be it. Supposedly he prefers the NFC so as not to have to potentially face his brother in an AFC title game. DC is also close to Baltimore, and have seen it suggested that Jim and his parents (who live next door to him in Ann Arbor) would all move down together to DMV area and be close to John. 

I think he’s gone. Why hire Don Yee and why not just sign the fat contract Michigan has already offered if you were staying?

[SuperMario]

I thought if he left it would be for the Bears. It's a pretty good situation. A lot of draft capital. Room in the salary cap.

Personally, I just don't get the appeal for him making the jump. Is winning the Super Bowl that much better than his situation at Michigan? It probably is better for a lot of other college coaches, but his specific situation I see his job as a dream job outside of winter weather versus somewhere warmer.

I know the NBA and NFL are very different, but I keep referencing back to Beilein. Making the jump to the pros isn't always as great as it seems. Now granted, Jim also has layers in there with his brother at Baltimore so there's probably a large amount of appeal of competing against him as well.

My goggle side says he stays and should, but my gut tells me he's going to the NFL. 

[betarhoalphadelta]

I thought if he left it would be for the Bears. It's a pretty good situation. A lot of draft capital. Room in the salary cap.

Personally, I just don't get the appeal for him making the jump. Is winning the Super Bowl that much better than his situation at Michigan? It probably is better for a lot of other college coaches, but his specific situation I see his job as a dream job outside of winter weather versus somewhere warmer.

I know the NBA and NFL are very different, but I keep referencing back to Beilein. Making the jump to the pros isn't always as great as it seems. Now granted, Jim also has layers in there with his brother at Baltimore so there's probably a large amount of appeal of competing against him as well.

My goggle side says he stays and should, but my gut tells me he's going to the NFL.

I look at a lot of the college coaches and wonder why they'd subject themselves to the year-round recruiting nightmare. And it's only getting worse with the transfer portal and NIL--you have to constantly be recruiting your own roster to stay. You don't have to do that crap in the NFL. 

Of course, that's balanced by college football being recruiting-based, with no salary cap or attempts at parity. Which sucks for 90%+ of the programs in the nation. But if you're a helmet team like Michigan, especially coming off winning a championship, you can stock your roster with better talent than all but about 3-4 other programs in the country. So unlike the NFL, you're going to win almost all your games just based on massive talent differential. 

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But for Jim, I think it might come down to his goals--and his fears.

The fear, of course, is quite simply what the NCAA might do to him given the two active investigations. Getting the hell out of their jurisdiction might be important. 

But the goal is different. He's now taken Michigan back to the mountaintop. Was that his goal, or was his goal to make it his lifetime job? Like many coaches, he might be extremely challenge-driven and a little bit crazy, so maybe he knows he won't be happy unless he chases the next thing--a Super Bowl ring. 

And we all know he's certifiably crazy, and trying to predict the actions of a crazy person is always a little difficult. 

[Mdot21]

WR Darrius Clemons (6'3, 214) - a former 4* top 150 overall recruit in the 2022 class from the state of Oregon enters the transfer portal. 

He was always a bit of a curious case. Big, talented, fast WR that showed flashes in spring ball games two years in a row, but could never actually get on the field in you know- the actual games.

[Mdot21]

Jack Thaw- Michigan special teamer walk-on who has returned punts this year- has hit the portal. 

[ELA]

I thought if he left it would be for the Bears. It's a pretty good situation. A lot of draft capital. Room in the salary cap.

Personally, I just don't get the appeal for him making the jump. Is winning the Super Bowl that much better than his situation at Michigan? It probably is better for a lot of other college coaches, but his specific situation I see his job as a dream job outside of winter weather versus somewhere warmer.

I know the NBA and NFL are very different, but I keep referencing back to Beilein. Making the jump to the pros isn't always as great as it seems. Now granted, Jim also has layers in there with his brother at Baltimore so there's probably a large amount of appeal of competing against him as well.

My goggle side says he stays and should, but my gut tells me he's going to the NFL.

I can't imagine a worse job than being a college coach at this point.  Up until a couple years ago, I think you were making enough as a Saban or Dabo, to just keep the wheel turning.

With NIL and the portal, any coach with NFL options, who chooses to stay is an idiot. 

 Beileins deal was that he viewed basketball like a mad scientist, and figured if he could coach pros, he wouldn't have to recruit.  He missed the fact that when half your roster makes more money than you, they don't feel like grinding in practice to learn your system.  He was a combination of having a heart attack, and all reports were his final locker room was toxic.  No fault of his own, the kids hated each other.  That happens from time to time, see 2011 MSU, but that's what made it come to a head.

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LOL


https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/39282077/ncaa-president-says-michigan-earned-football-national-title-fair-square

[MrNubbz]

Did anyone one ask why Michigan backed down for their day in court?LOL it didn't say the investigation is thru or the coast is clear either,if anything the known cheating bought booger time.

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Did anyone one ask why Michigan backed down for their day in court?LOL it didn't say the investigation is thru or the coast is clear either,if anything the known cheating bought booger time.

LOL...fish on!