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Harbaugh: Don't count out the Vikings

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New rumor this week is Harbaughs chances of returning to the NFL are slimming, but to not count out the Vikings to make a surprise push for him. More could come this week. This according to a reporter who used to work for the Detroit Free Press and has connections in Ann Arbor. Stay tuned 

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https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/01/29/vikings-interview-jim-harbaugh/

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@"JustinTime18™" said: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/01/29/vikings-interview-jim-harbaugh/
 harbaugh was mg white whale going in to this. if we land him, with forward thinking GM, it will be great!  also harbaugh will pull in top notch staff. 
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@"JustinTime18™" said:
Per source, the Vikings are interviewing Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh

I'll take my crow lightly breaded with a side of sacracia...


Wait...so your neighbors cousins dog sitter was on to something then!? Sounds like a dude in the know

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@"supafreak84" said:
@"JustinTime18™" said:
Per source, the Vikings are interviewing Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh

I'll take my crow lightly breaded with a side of sacracia...


Wait...so your neighbors cousins dog sitter was on to something then!? Sounds like a dude in the know



Apparently

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We can now almost certainly put the pieces together on Kwesi Adofo-Mensah not answering the question about having control of the 53. If Harbaugh is the choice, he almost certainly would demand final say on the roster. If it's another choice, that's probably not the case.
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@"Vikergirl" said: https://twitter.com/LukeBraunNFL/status/1487537116288794624?t=bfjxBsyyFJXkySWc8O6LQg&s=19
I'd lose all respect for Kwesi if less than a week on the job he knowingly allowed himself to be used for a buddy to get a pay bump. The HC search could be a career defining moment for him. I'd hope he'd put his own legacy and the team ahead of getting an already successful coach a few million more. 
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IF we hire Harbaugh, the excitement level for the direction of this franchise will be the highest it's been in a LONG time.

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@"PurpleCrush" said: IF we hire Harbaugh, the excitement level for the direction of this franchise will be the highest it's been in a LONG time.

Out of all the candidates linked to our job he is by far the best coach and that's not even disputable. He's won everywhere and has a reputation for turning things around quickly and installing a physical brand of Football. If this happened look for a reunion of Vic Fangio as our D-coordinator and Pep Hamilton as our offensive coordinator. It would be fab F'n fantastic 

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@"JustinTime18™" said:
Per source, the Vikings are interviewing Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh

I'll take my crow lightly breaded with a side of sacracia...



Daaaang. That's big. 

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Cooperation.
Ego supression.
Building for sustained long term success.

Harbaugh embodies none of the above.

Now, we pair this with another move that looks like pure cronyism.

My bride just sharted in her wedding dress at the reception after making out with the best man.

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@"bigbone62" said:
@"Vikergirl" said: https://twitter.com/LukeBraunNFL/status/1487537116288794624?t=bfjxBsyyFJXkySWc8O6LQg&s=19
I'd lose all respect for Kwesi if less than a week on the job he knowingly allowed himself to be used for a buddy to get a pay bump. The HC search could be a career defining moment for him. I'd hope he'd put his own legacy and the team ahead of getting an already successful coach a few million more. 

I wouldn't.  If he helped Harbaugh, I am sure Harbaugh will, in return, help Kwesi out with info about Michigan draft eligible players.

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@"VikingOracle" said:
@"bigbone62" said:
@"Vikergirl" said: https://twitter.com/LukeBraunNFL/status/1487537116288794624?t=bfjxBsyyFJXkySWc8O6LQg&s=19
I'd lose all respect for Kwesi if less than a week on the job he knowingly allowed himself to be used for a buddy to get a pay bump. The HC search could be a career defining moment for him. I'd hope he'd put his own legacy and the team ahead of getting an already successful coach a few million more. 

I wouldn't.  If he helped Harbaugh, I am sure Harbaugh will, in return, help Kwesi out with info about Michigan draft eligible players.



You don't think Harbaugh would help him regardless of that? If not they don't have much of a relationship. Beyond that what you outlined is part of a college coaches job to begin with. Relationship or not. Get kids drafted and it raises your program's stock with recruits.

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And you don't think he would help out Harbaugh if asked?  If not they don't have much of a relationship.

Yes, I am sure Harbaugh pumps up all his draft eligible players.  But does he tell the scouts the negative stuff?

Finally, the interview process also helps the team, as the interviewee will be assessing the team.  Interviews can produce valuable insights.  So, it is a win for everyone.

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Really don't want Harbaugh as our HC.

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@"VikingOracle" said: And you don't think he would help out Harbaugh if asked?  If not they don't have much of a relationship.

Yes, I am sure Harbaugh pumps up all his draft eligible players.  But does he tell the scouts the negative stuff?

Finally, the interview process also helps the team, as the interviewee will be assessing the team.  Interviews can produce valuable insights.  So, it is a win for everyone.


Harbaugh wouldn't do this regardless? Again, if they have a relationship it wouldn't require some sort of tit for tat. And would, as you say, be a win for everyone. 

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@"bigbone62" said:
@"VikingOracle" said: And you don't think he would help out Harbaugh if asked?  If not they don't have much of a relationship.

Yes, I am sure Harbaugh pumps up all his draft eligible players.  But does he tell the scouts the negative stuff?

Finally, the interview process also helps the team, as the interviewee will be assessing the team.  Interviews can produce valuable insights.  So, it is a win for everyone.


Harbaugh wouldn't do this regardless? Again, if they have a relationship it wouldn't require some sort of tit for tat. And would, as you say, be a win for everyone. 


I am sorry, but I was responding to you writing this: "I'd lose all respect for Kwesi if less than a week on the job he knowingly allowed himself to be used for a buddy to get a pay bump."  Now, you are agreeing with me that interviewing Harbaugh would be a "win for everyone."  Confused. 

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Odd that this hasn't hit the NFL Network crawl yet.

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@"minny65" said: Really don't want Harbaugh as our HC.
I'm not sure what to think. He's easily the most qualified. And maybe the highest floor among all the others. Just not sure he has the upside of some. And I question the fit. I'm excited about the next "young, bright mind" like Mike McConnell...er Neil O'Donnell...whatever his name is. And Harbaugh is not that. 
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@"MaroonBells" said:
@"minny65" said: Really don't want Harbaugh as our HC.
I'm not sure what to think. He's easily the most qualified. And maybe the lowest floor among all the others. Just not sure he has the upside of some. And I question the fit. I'm excited about the next "young, bright mind" like Mike McConnell...er Neil O'Donnell...whatever his name is. And Harbaugh is not that. 
Harbaugh does not fit the ole - collaborative, great communicator or great character that the Vikes brass put an emphasis on in the initial presser (I understand that every team/corporate says the same)  Harbaugh was a complete dick**** as a player and nothing has changed with age.  I do like his brother much better.

I really hope Kwesi is just checking boxes with the likes of Harbaugh and the Giants DC.  

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