Harbaugh: Don't count out the Vikings

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/01/29/vikings-interviewed-jim-harbaugh-on-saturday-night/

O'Connell, Ryans to get 2nd interviews with Minnesota.

Honestly, of the potential HC candidates, Harbaugh would be my first choice, BUT...

1. His brash style conflicts with the “happy, go-lucky, how ya doing” BS that we apparently are after. Theres nothing to smile about - until you start winning.  Win, and youll get your smiles.....Personally, I dont care if people are greeted with a middle finger each day - I want a lombardi trophy before i die.

2. It also goes against the trendy “youth movement” of coaches hired and having success. Age is just a number, frankly Id rate experience over youth, but thats not “stylish”

3. This whole thing could be “driving up his price” for wherever his intended target.

4. Kwesi, comes into a new position and throws around a few names that “shock and awe”
    to prove he is a “mover and shaker” - Doesnt necessarily mean we land ANY of them.

5. Harbaugh IMO gives us the best chance for a quick turnaround, and a championship bid, so the Vikings wont be able to lock him up....we lose him to another team, we hire another HC, and we hear the “We got our guy” mantra normally reserved for the draft.

6. It seems like the Vikings cant coach QBs with any success, Harbaugh MAY be able to instill some passion in Cousins, and take the handcuffs off of him BEFORE we are 10 to 14 points down.

Soooooooooo, after how Rick and Zim ended, we are going to go for potentially Rick and Zim part two?

I know he had issues with Baalke in SF, but maybe there was more to it than just Jimmy Boy being a dick. Apparently Byron Leftwich wouldn't accept the Jags job unless they replaced Baalke with Adrian Wilson. It might just be a case of a coach just wanting to pick who he'll be working with, or it could also mean that maybe Baalke isn't the fun one to work with.Regardless, I can't wait for the coaching hire to happen already, no matter who it is.

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/why-jim-harbaugh-is-interviewing-for-the-vikings-and-whats-next-in-the-process/
Countering the claims of being difficult to work with
Another source noted that Harbaugh is extremely positive, consistent, and honest in his demeanor and dealings with players and coaches, countering the frequently cited narrative that Harbaugh can be difficult to deal with as completely false. One source emphasized that Harbaugh — a family man with a quirky personality — has an incredible work ethic and mind for the game.
Harbaugh is friends with actor Jason Sudeikis and was a loose inspiration for the Ted Lasso character from the Emmy Award-winning AppleTV+ television program, consulting with the Big Ten Conference Coach about gameday wardrobe choices after getting to know each other when Harbaugh appeared on the television show “Detroiters.”
Harbaugh is battling a perception that he’s grumpy in a way akin to Zimmer. However, those who know him well say that is a completely false assumption.

@"PurpleCrush" said: I know he had issues with Baalke in SF, but maybe there was more to it than just Jimmy Boy being a dick. Apparently Byron Leftwich wouldn't accept the Jags job unless they replaced Baalke with Adrian Wilson. It might just be a case of a coach just wanting to pick who he'll be working with, or it could also mean that maybe Baalke isn't the fun one to work with.Regardless, I can't wait for the coaching hire to happen already, no matter who it is.

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/why-jim-harbaugh-is-interviewing-for-the-vikings-and-whats-next-in-the-process/
Countering the claims of being difficult to work with
Another source noted that Harbaugh is extremely positive, consistent, and honest in his demeanor and dealings with players and coaches, countering the frequently cited narrative that Harbaugh can be difficult to deal with as completely false. One source emphasized that Harbaugh — a family man with a quirky personality — has an incredible work ethic and mind for the game.
Harbaugh is friends with actor Jason Sudeikis and was a loose inspiration for the Ted Lasso character from the Emmy Award-winning AppleTV+ television program, consulting with the Big Ten Conference Coach about gameday wardrobe choices after getting to know each other when Harbaugh appeared on the television show “Detroiters.”
Harbaugh is battling a perception that he’s grumpy in a way akin to Zimmer. However, those who know him well say that is a completely false assumption.

So, Jim is going to give Zygi a hot dish every morning?

@"JustinTime18™" said: So, Jim is going to give Zygi a hot dish every morning?

@"AGRforever" said:

@"Hawkvike25" said: He did well with the 49ers a long long fome ago. If he’s such a QB whisperer then why have all of his QBs been average at best at Michigan? I see this as a big time gamble and idk if I want a weirdo like Harbaugh 

We dont need to whisper to QBs. We already have one of the most accurate ones around. We need a leader of men.

Take whats working on offense. Bring in new eyes on D and win a friggin championship. 

@"Hawkvike25" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"Hawkvike25" said: He did well with the 49ers a long long fome ago. If he’s such a QB whisperer then why have all of his QBs been average at best at Michigan? I see this as a big time gamble and idk if I want a weirdo like Harbaugh 

We dont need to whisper to QBs. We already have one of the most accurate ones around. We need a leader of men.

Take whats working on offense. Bring in new eyes on D and win a friggin championship. 

I was responding to someone saying he is a QB whisperer. Did he have success in the NFL? Yes, but that was 8 years ago. Why is he such a better candidate than the others we have spoke with? Because of what happened nearly a decade ago? He was one 8-4 season away from being fired by Michigan and I would bet a lot of Michigan fans would say he has not met expectations since becoming HC

@"AGRforever" said:

@"Hawkvike25" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"Hawkvike25" said: He did well with the 49ers a long long fome ago. If he’s such a QB whisperer then why have all of his QBs been average at best at Michigan? I see this as a big time gamble and idk if I want a weirdo like Harbaugh 

We dont need to whisper to QBs. We already have one of the most accurate ones around. We need a leader of men.

Take whats working on offense. Bring in new eyes on D and win a friggin championship. 

I was responding to someone saying he is a QB whisperer. Did he have success in the NFL? Yes, but that was 8 years ago. Why is he such a better candidate than the others we have spoke with? Because of what happened nearly a decade ago? He was one 8-4 season away from being fired by Michigan and I would bet a lot of Michigan fans would say he has not met expectations since becoming HC

……lol……because he’s actually had success???  We’re at best throwing out a prayer that any of the young coordinators can turn a franchise around. 

@"StickyBun" said:

@"JustinTime18™" said: So, Jim is going to give Zygi a hot dish every morning?

lol. I actually think that Harbaugh is not going to be the HC of Minnesota. But I think there is mutual interest.

Great media day yesterday, first we learned that Brady was retiring, but then we learned that he was not close to a decision.  Then we were told the Vikes interviewed Harbaugh Saturday night, but then we were told they talked to him in the afternoon to gauge his interest.  With only two NFL games this weekend it seems like the media needs to find some stories somewhere or else go cover the NBA, so understandable they would be quick to jump the gun on any NFL news :)

@"JustinTime18™" said: 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.

@"Geoff Nichols" said:

@"JustinTime18™" said: 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.

2 of those 3 are absolutely false. He's extremely cooperative, coaches but loves his players, you can question whether he wants to build for sustained success. He's always in win-now mode 

@"Geoff Nichols" said:

@"JustinTime18™" said: 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.

2 of those 3 are absolutely false. He's extremely cooperative, coaches but loves his players, you can question whether he wants to build for sustained success. He's always in win-now mode