Chargers, Raiders have interest in Jim Harbaugh; Maxx Crosby in full support of Antonio Pierce
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After months of speculation, things are about to ramp up on Jim Harbaugh's potential return to the NFL.
Sources say it's believed the Chargers will speak next week with Harbaugh, who has indicated to associates there's a real possibility he could leave the University of Michigan to become Los Angeles' head coach.
The Las Vegas Raiders also continue to weigh a potential pursuit of Harbaugh, who led his alma mater to its first national championship in the College Football Playoff era on Monday night. However, sources say there remains support among many in the extended Raiders family for interim coach Antonio Pierce -- including in the locker room, with All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby expressing he will explore a trade request if Pierce isn't retained, according to sources.
Meanwhile, sources say negotiations are ongoing with Michigan as the school makes an effort to sign Harbaugh to a contract extension, particularly in light of other recent movement within college football.
As the NFL hiring cycle picks up, Harbaugh remains a big chess piece on a board full of them, with Bill Belichick, Pete Carroll and Mike Vrabel all becoming available in recent days, in addition to the likes of Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. Others receiving multiple interview requests include: Ravens DC Mike Macdonald, OC Todd Monken and assistant head coach/defensive line coach Anthony Weaver; Bengals OC Brian Callahan; Lions DC Aaron Glenn; Rams DC Raheem Morris; Texans OC Bobby Slowik; and 49ers DC Steve Wilks.
Few candidates are as intriguing as Harbaugh, who has interviewed for NFL jobs the past two
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