Harbaugh, Raiders didn't meet

I would hope that Jim Harbaugh is smart enough not to get sucked into the Black Hole. He has a good thing going at Stanford and when the Bears finally change coaching staffs we will welcome him back with open arms.

Well, as long as we promise him Mike Ditka won't be on the sidelines to embarrass him in front of a TV audience. I'll never forget that.

Jim Harbaugh will be the Bears coach in 2011.

Jim Harbaugh has already been on an NFL sideline once this year. The Raven were in Lambeau playing the Packers on a Monday night . Jim was there and was interviewed before the game in his "Stanford" hoody. Later in the game, John Harbaugh and several of the Ravens coaches came on to the field to protest a call. There amongst them, now in a Raiders hoody and ear warmers.......was Jim Harbaugh. If the ref was on the ball, he would have flagged the Ravens for allowing a sideline guest to enter the field of play.

Harbaugh may be ready for the Bears but lets see who else is available first. Chico Rivera and Les Frasier deserve head coaching jobs before Jim Harbaugh

Mack, those are good candidates but as a long time Bears fan I'd really like to see them go for an O guy this time. And word is that Rivera rubbed many in the organization the wrong way. Not just Lovie but those with decision making powers. Still, I would welcome him back and Leslie has a lot to offer.

They probably talked on the phone, just like Al does all the time. I can't believe grown men get paid to write this stuff. It's like TMZ, without the tits and a55.

but wait...you already reported that the Raiders interviewed and offered Harbaugh the Head Coach job and he declined. Or was it that they "back door contacted" him and he declined? Or was it that they "talked to his agent"??? Wait...you reported ALL of these things. How can NONE of these things be true? Oh, I see.... it's Oakland, let's throw everything at the wall and see what sticks.. Then we get all of the "film" watching genious commenters to believe everything you post from your high ranking "sources" and fly from there. Very nice job. Thank you.

Of course he was never offered the job - that won't happen until Cable is out.

"Interview" is a tricky word. People can have some pretty meaningful conversations with out "interviewing" anyone. To imply that the Raiders haven't been at least talking to potential head coaches (esp Fassel) is just nonsense.

Initial reports simply stated the Raiders tried contacting or making requests. Baghdad Bob Herrerra went on to say that no visit by Harbaugh occurred. That was never in doubt, the assertion was that an effort to contact was made.

He basically went around who's on first by denying what's on second.

Jack is clearing it up here at NFP. Having Bechta as an agent further elevates Harbaugh's stock, that is a silver lining to this story.
Nobody said Jim was offered a job, this patent non denial stuff would make Kissinger take complimentary tones. Was an effort made to arrange a meeting of any type? Is this really an effort to distract him from defeating USC, or has Al offered to give him a raise if he can deliver a blowout to Kiffin?

Certainly there's more to this story than there being nothing to it.

Harbaugh would be an idiot to trade sunny Palo Alto for the Black Hole, especially when he can have a real NFL head-coaching gig down the road.

Btw, my dog didn't crap on the patio today, either.

They would rather we just said thank you, placed our wagers, and went on your way to a sports bar for another round. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a helmet, and go knock heads. Either way, the league doesn't give a damn what we think we are entitled to.