NFL Insider Names "Biggest Competitors" For Jim Harbaugh

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It's that time of year again, the rumors linking Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh to the NFL are growing louder.

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Just days after Michigan's stunning loss to TCU in the College Football Playoff, several reports suggested Harbaugh is considering a jump to the NFL. In fact, he's already spoken to one NFL team.

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Multiple reports said Harbaugh had a conversation with Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper about the team's opening. There are other teams out there that need a head coach as well.

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Allbright listed the Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts.

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Coincidentally - or perhaps not - those are the only three head coaching jobs that are open right now.

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Regardless, the NFL's interest in Jim Harbaugh appears to be very real and Harbaugh appears to be entertaining the idea.Will he leave for the NFL again?

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