Jim Harbaugh Contemplating Return to NFL?

It doesn't seem to be working out at Michigan, so it only makes sense for Jim Harbaugh to start thinking about what may be next.

And according to ProFootballTalk, that's exactly what Harbaugh is doing, with his eyes on an NFL return.

"At Michigan, Harbaugh has lasted six years," PFT's Mike Florio wrote. "There’s a growing belief that he won’t be back for a seventh season, perhaps choosing to walk away before they make him run."

The report went on to say that Harbaugh is drawing interest from the NFL. (Detroit Lions, anyone?)

Harbaugh has gone 49-23 record at Michigan in six seasons. That's a pretty good record for most programs, but not necessarily at Michigan -- especially when you're 0-5 against Ohio State, like the Wolverines are under Harbaugh. They are also 1-4 in bowl games and 1-10 against top-10 opponents with Harbaugh at the helm.

Michigan has always expected better, and frankly, Harbaugh is used to even more success. He directed the San Francisco 49ers to a 44-19-1 record in four seasons, including the Super Bowl in 2012-13, when he lost to brother John and the Baltimore Ravens.

Today, the Wolverines are a meager 2-4. Saturday's game against Ohio State remains up in the air. Harbaugh has lost to Indiana this season, which almost never happens at Michigan. It's hard to envision this being anything but his final run there.

But at least he seems to have a backup plan, and that plan seems to have its eyes on him as well.

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