Jim Harbaugh made a triumphant return to the NFL as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. After leading Michigan to a National Championship title, Harbaugh signed an $80 million, five-year contract with the Chargers. Heading into the offseason, he is the frontrunner to win the Coach of the Year award for the 2024-25 season. The Chargers’ new coach has been given +550 odds, making him the early favorite. The Green Bay Packers’ head coach is the second favorite with +800 odds. Another new head coach, hired by the Atlanta Falcons, is the third favorite with +1000 odds.
The Chargers had a disappointing 5-12 season in 2023, but with Harbaugh at the helm, they are looking to rebuild. Oddsmakers believe that Harbaugh can lead the team to a successful season and have given them the seventh-best odds to win the AFC and the 12th-best odds to win the Super Bowl. Harbaugh’s departure from Michigan has led to the promotion of their offensive coordinator to head coach.
During Harbaugh’s suspension, the team was led by Moore, who achieved three late-season victories. Harbaugh endorsed Moore as his successor, and the Wolverines have signed him to a five-year contract with a salary of $5 million per year, increasing by two percent annually. Moore will also receive $500,000 at the end of each contract year and has the potential to earn up to $3.5 million per year in bonuses.
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