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#3 - San Francisco 49ers
It may seem like a bold claim to say that the San Francisco 49ers should seek a reunion with Jim Harbaugh. But is it a bad idea as the franchise looks to transition to a new quarterback?
Kyle Shanahan seemed to be criticism-proof until this season. The 49ers drafted Trey Lance at No. 3 overall, but have stuck with Jimmy Garoppolo as their starter. A 6-5 record to this point is not terrible, yet the 49ers may want a new voice in charge after such up-and-down results with Shanahan. Just when everything seems great, he can't seem to maintain consistency.
Landing Harbaugh in the Bay Area again gives them a coach who reached the Super Bowl with the franchise and one who could come in and work with Lance. Shanahan does have a history of running great offenses, but he may be best served as a coordinator.
#2 - Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are in a fascinating situation right now. Head coach Brian Flores was in the hot seat just a few weeks ago, as was quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The team has now won four straight games to reach 5-7 on the year.
Rumors point toward the Dolphins still pursuing a Deshaun Watson trade in the offseason. Whether it is Watson or Tagovailoa under center, Dolphins ownership can get a proven winner in Harbaugh to chase a title. That is the exact motivation behind the pursuit of Watson in the first place.
Flores has established a solid culture within the organization. Harbaugh can capitalize upon that while also serving as the perfect coach for any quarterback to work with. That could even include an early draft pick to compete with Tagovailoa if the Watson pursuit is called off.
#1 - New York Giants
The New York Giants should give Harbaugh full control of football operations if he wants it. GM Dave Gettleman is likely gone and Joe Judge could follow if ownership wants a total reset.
Daniel Jones does not look like the future of the franchise, and major changes need to be made. Giving Harbaugh control, or at least hiring him as head coach, gives the team a high-profile addition for the first time since Tom Coughlin retired.
This is a historic NFL franchise based on the largest possible American market. There is no reason why they should settle for coordinators and unproved head coaches.
The tricky part here is figuring out how to convince Harbaugh to leave Michigan for such a dysfunctional franchise. Having a say over personnel decisions could be what it takes to get him away from what seems like a dream job now that Michigan are winning.
Pairing Harbaugh with a top young quarterback is one option for a road forward, while another is to land the coach and then try to trade for someone like Russell Wilson.
