John Harbaugh was fired by the Baltimore Ravens after serving as their head coach for 18 seasons. He has been one of the biggest names to join the list of NFL head coaches who are looking for a new job.
Since being fired, Harbaugh has been linked to several teams. His success with the Ravens makes him a desirable coach, especially for the teams that have struggled in recent years and have failed to make any real impact.
The Cleveland Browns fired Kevin Stefanski after a disastrous season run. The Browns won just five games, lost 12, and finished at the bottom of the AFC North. In the last two seasons, Stefanski went 8-26 with the Browns.
In their search for a new head coach, the Cleveland franchise has added Harbaugh to the list. They’re trying to sign Harbaugh as soon as possible because he is in high demand. However, Harbaugh has a few demands of his own.
Tony Grossi, during an appearance on ESPN Cleveland, revealed the four conditions of Harbaugh that he heard from a league insider. Harbaugh wants a $20 million per year salary, which doesn’t seem like a problem for the Browns.
He also wants a $10 million budget for assistant coaches. This wouldn’t be an issue for the Browns as well because it helps develop the team overall. Harbaugh wants complete authority over the team’s roster.
And he’d like to select his own GM. Nearly every head coach plays a very important role in deciding the team’s roster, so it’s not an absurd demand if Grossi’s source is right. However, the GM condition has the potential to be a deal breaker.
Is John Harbaugh the Right Fit for Cleveland?
Harbaugh started coaching in the NFL in 1998 when he joined the Philadelphia Eagles as a special teams coordinator. In 2008, without any prior head coaching experience, he became the Ravens’ head coach.
In the last 18 years, Harbaugh has proved that he can develop a great team. During his Ravens stint, he made 12 playoff appearances and maintained a winning record. In the regular season, he won 180 of the 293 games he coached.
He also has six AFC North Championships and a Super Bowl win to his name. A coach who provides long-term stability, wins games, makes playoffs, and has Super Bowl-winning experience. That’s exactly what the Browns need.
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