The greatest story surrounding the LA Chargers since they selected Justin Herbert in 2020 is whether or not Jim Harbaugh will take over as head coach. The idea of Harbaugh playing with Herbert is unsettling to opposing teams, so the entire NFL community is eager to see where he ends up.
Throughout the entire process, a plethora of favourable developments have paved the way for the Chargers. Everything came to a head on Tuesday when Harbaugh and the Chargers met again, supposedly with his wife in tow.
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As supporters eagerly await the news, the Bolts are now “striking distance” from an agreement with Harbaugh. Reaching the Harbaugh finish line won’t be simple, though, as the highly sought-after head coach is (perhaps purposefully) confusing Chargers supporters with his continuing drama with the Atlanta Falcons.
It was first rumoured that Harbaugh’s meeting with the Falcons on Wednesday would be postponed, if not cancelled. Fans of the Chargers thought they had their man at that point.
The excitement was dashed, though, when it was revealed that Harbaugh’s meeting would now take place on Thursday. Still, there was a chance that the meeting might not take place, which was encouraging news for Chargers supporters.
To cap off the whole ordeal, NFL insider Ian Rapoport said that Harbaugh’s interview was scheduled “for days” beforehand. It doesn’t seem like Harbaugh is cancelling, delaying, or doing anything similar in this situation. It appears that this was the case the entire time.
Fans of the Chargers shouldn’t anticipate a Jim Harbaugh decision anytime soon.
Many supporters believed that the information would be released either on Wednesday or Tuesday, following Harbaugh’s meeting with the Chargers on Tuesday. Given the numerous developments and alterations to the narrative, it is evident that this process will take a while.
Do the Chargers remain the clear front-runners to sign Harbaugh in the winter? Indeed. However, supporters will need to exercise patience as Harbaugh, understandably, takes his time in what is likely to be the most significant choice of his coaching career.
Fans would be happy to hear the news so they can finish the offseason and get ready for the 2024 season, as it is undoubtedly exhausting. However, this continuing Falcons story will undoubtedly have many more twists and turns, so it was never going to be that simple.
Fans of the Chargers, please be patient. Everything can happen until there is formal confirmation because the tale is always evolving.
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