Oakland, perhaps the most attractive NFL option for the former Wolverine quarterback, remains hopeful it can land Harbaugh, FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reported Sunday morning.
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Other than obvious, geographic advantages, Oakland has been deemed a perfect landing place for Harbaugh if he wants to stay at the professional level. With general manager Reggie McKenzie’s future in doubt, Harbaugh could come in with a duel role as coach and GM, a situation for which he has no chance in San Francisco.
Multiple reports in recent days, however, indicate Harbaugh’s return to Ann Arbor is a foregone conclusion, and he’ll head east soon after the 49ers’ season finale against the Cardinals on Sunday.
The Raiders fired coach Dennis Allen after an 0-4 start this season. They’ll have the option to let interim Tony Sparano return or find a new skipper if Harbaugh indeed goes back to college coaching.
Update: As of Monday afternoon, the Raiders and even a few other teams had not given up hope.
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