"They'll pay him more than probably Alabama would" - Jake Crain speculates $70,000,000 worth Nick Saban's next job if Alabama wins the natty

Nick Saban stands on the brink of his eighth national championship, but what will his next move be if Alabama wins it all next month? Saban has a contract until 2030 and has often laughed at retirement rumors.

Against this background, the hosts of the “Crain Company podcast” discussed three different paths Saban could take. Jake Crain speculated that the $70 million worth Saban could transition into television. Former Michigan quarterback David Cone said an eighth title could pave the way for a graceful exit.

Blain Crain suggested that Saban could coach the Crimson Tide for perhaps five more years.

Here's what Jake Crain said:

"Now, we all know that Nick Saban is the greatest college football coach of all time. He could leave right now, and that would be cemented in concrete.

“This could be Nick Saban's best coaching job. What better way to go out when you've been making appearances on ESPN every week. You know ESPN is just waiting to get.

“They'll (ESPN) pay him more than probably Alabama would to go on the show every single week, to continue to do that, or maybe even do more," Crain added.

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Will Nick Saban remain with the Crimson Tide for five more years?

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Former Michigan QB Cone speculated that achieving an eighth national championship might entice Saban to retire on a high note.

Blain Crain, Jake's brother said another title with the Alabama Crimson Tide could prompt Saban to remain with the team for the foreseeable future.

"I've seen Nick scream less this year than I've seen in the last 10 years," Blain said. "I would put five more years for him in the book."