Regarding the NFL Network’s report that the Los Angeles Chargers really have made an “extremely strong offer financially”… I don’t have any information on the specifics of said offer, but if it’s in-line with the Harbaugh has told folks in Ann Arbor would be at least in the $16 million per year range… then I think it is a play to keep him from his second interview with Atlanta. And if they’ve come that strong, I’d be surprised if he isn’t the Chargers next head man. Short of that I think he follows through with his second interview with the Atlanta Falcons.
– As I’ve mentioned previously, If Harbaugh goes, you should expect Jesse Minter would go with him. Word from agent sources was he slow-played Jacksonville before they moved on and hired Atlanta Falcons defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen. Now I’m told Minter is fielding interest from the Giants and the Eagles (who he interviewed with last year), but that he’s waiting to see what Jim does. That could presumably give Michigan a better shot at keeping him if things go unexpectedly south with the Chargers, but it continues to be far more likely than not that he’s coached his last down at Michigan. (To be clear, Michigan will try to keep Minter if Harbaugh goes, I just believe those efforts would be futile).
The Cleveland Browns will travel out West for the first time this season when they play the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Sunday at 4:05 PM EST.
The Browns and the Seahawks enter this tilt with 4-2 records and fittingly tied for 12th on PFF’s Power Rankings. The Seahawks defense is ranked 12th in the NFL heading into Week eight. So far, the Seattle Seahawks’ run defense has been unexpectedly strong. Their passing defense has struggled at times, but primarily due to injuries.
The Seattle defense performed admirably against the Bengals, but their offense couldn’t finish the job late in the game, even though the defense kept providing them opportunities.
