Jim Harbaugh has remained at Michigan in recent years despite some serious flirtation with a return to the NFL, but many feel the time is right now for him to make that jump. The Falcons have a job available, but not everyone feels he would fit well with Atlanta considering the front office roles and balance of power.
Brandon Adams of DawgNation explains that he believes Harbaugh "wants to go (to the NFL) but that he wants total control. He's almost always grown to dislike his boss," says Adams, "so he wants a lot of say-so. I don't think he wants a GM looking over his shoulder."
Much was made about the role or input that Falcons GM Terry Fontenot would have after he was not part of the press conference on Monday featuring Owner Arthur Blank and CEO Rich McKay, and brining in a control-freak like Harbaugh would only increase those questions regarding current Falcons GM Terry Fontenot.