Chargers Hire Jim Harbaugh: Three Reasons for and Against Dean Spanos’ Decision

Jim Harbaugh is back in the NFL. The Los Angeles Chargers hired Harbaugh Wednesday as their new head coach. While many speculate that this decision is not good, some — like owner and chairman of the board Dean Spanos — have some reasons to explain why Harbaugh is a good fit for the team.

The Chargers fired their head coach, Brandon Staley, in December. Since then, they have been searching for a well-experienced coach for the HC role. Among interviews of several candidates like Todd Moken and Ben Johnson, LA chose their top target, Harbaugh, for the team soon after his Falcons’ second round of interviews. But is this decision wise? Here are people’s for and against reasons for the Chargers’ decision.

Is Jim Harbaugh a perfect choice?

The Chargers have hired Jim Harbaugh as their new coach for the next season after reportedly signing him to a $90 million contract. But is he the correct coach for LA? Well, owner and chairman of the board, Dean Spanos, highlighted some of the reasons why the decision to hire him was correct. He said, “Jim Harbaugh is football personified, and I can think of no one better to lead the Chargers forward.” Spanos further added, “The son of a coach, brother of a coach, and father of a coach who himself was coached by names like Schembechler and Ditka, for the past two decades Jim has led hundreds of men to success everywhere he’s been — as their coach.” However, that’s not all!

The main three reasons for the motion are Michigan’s 15-0 record in college football, the Harbaugh Coaching tree legacy and past success, and the Chargers’ dismal season and need for an experienced head coach. Further, Harbaugh spent the last nine years coaching Michigan. Under his leadership, the team achieved significant success. They won three consecutive Big Ten Championships and the 2023 National Championship with a perfect 15-0 record.

Furthermore, regarding his coaching legacy, his impressive career includes leading the 49ers to three NFC championship games and Super Bowl XLVII. Harbaugh builds winning teams and develops talented players. These characteristics will be valuable to the Chargers organization, especially since their last season ended with just five wins.

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As the Chargers required an experienced coach to guide the team to their ultimate goal, they might have achieved this objective with Harbaugh as a strong candidate.

However, Harbaugh has some issues, which is why many, including Skip Bayless, were against the decision.

How can the Jim Harbaugh decision cause trouble in the future?

Earlier in his “The Skip Bayless Show,” Bayless, although calling him one of the “rarest” football coaches, admitted that he doesn’t like Jim Harbaugh. Like him, many other people think the Chargers’ decision on Harbaugh might have been wrong. The opposing reasons are Harbaugh’s past issues with the 49ers before his NFL exit, the second is, whether the Chargers needed a better offensive coach like Ben Johnson or an experienced hand like Bill Belichick, and the third is the deal, which is reportedly worth at least $90 million. So, should the Chargers go that route with such a considerable amount?

The tussle between Harbaugh and San Francisco goes way back to 2014 when the team was experiencing in-house conflicts and arguments between him and the team’s leadership and officials. Many suggest it was related to the team’s not reaching the playoffs, while some also highlight the conflict and money issues for Harbaugh’s exit. Besides this, leaving coaches like Lions’ OC Johnson and now-free coaching agent Belichick could be a poor decision, as they both lead one of the high-powered offense strategies in the league. And so bringing Harbaugh on the team while giving him a huge contract could be risky for Los Angeles.

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