twistd said:
Paulymaggs said:
Does anyone really thing there is a chance that Harbaugh comes to Chicago? I would love to see it, but I don't think it is likely. They would have to give up a draft pick and pay him a lot of dough. That on top of paying Trestman to go away.
Way too expensive for Bears and too much personality for the ownership.
I think you are right. I'm curious what the problem is between Harbaugh and management in SF.
There is also a big logistical difficulty with the bears this year. With Harbaugh not in the playoffs, if he is released, teams will go after him quickly. If the bears actually do fire the GM, we will need to get a management staff in place before they can begin looking at coaches. That could make it difficult to get some of the coaches that will go in the first week or so.
Unless you give him complete control.
Harbaugh is a great coach, but has never been a NFL personnel guy. I don't think that is a chance you make, and if you want to build this team right, I think you need to build mgmt. down, not try and force a new coach on your football mgmt.
So here is another question, if you had to move quick to get Harbaugh, would you be willing to keep Emory as GM if that would allow you to get him? Interesting question there.