re: Let's go over the Harbaugh/Michigan timeline/questions...

I would still bet my house on Harbaugh coaching the Raiders next year.

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The NFL Network reported this morning there is “mutual interest” between the Raiders and Harbaugh

The Raiders (1-11) have a recent history of ineptitude, but that hasn’t deterred Harbaugh in the past. When he arrived at Stanford, the Cardinal was coming off a 1-11 record and had endured five straight losing seasons. The 49ers hadn’t reached the playoffs for eight straight seasons when Harbaugh was hired in 2011.

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Raiders ESPN writer posted this tonight:

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So, yes, crank up that Jim Harbaugh talk now. With Gruden off the board, there is no doubt Harbaugh will be the primary target both by the Raiders and in the fanbase.

Frankly, I think Harbaugh is a better fit.

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Adam Schefter ? @AdamSchefter

Oakland preparing for sweeping changes that involve its GM Reggie McKenzie, according to league sources. Mark Davis getting ready to spend.

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First, Al Davis gave Harbaugh his first official coaching job (under Callahan in 2002) and Harbaugh has always held Davis in high regard. Second, Harbaugh loves the Bay Area and if he left the 49ers probably would love it even more if he won big right next door to the 49ers.

Harbaugh will want a ready-made situation, and that’s not the Raiders, but they do have Derek Carr, a clean cap situation and a potentially very good draft choice coming up.

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