Jim Harbaugh To The Bears? Why Insider Says It's Not Happening

The Jim Harbaugh rumors have been ever present around the Chicago Bears going all the way back to 2015. It isn't a secret by now that the long-time head coach is interested in the job. His ties to Chicago run deep, having played quarterback here for several years. Getting the chance to bring the Bears back to prominence undoubtedly appeals to Harbaugh. The problem has always been the interest wasn't shared. Chicago's head coaching job has become available three times in the past eight years. Not once did they even interview him.

Some believe this time could be different. There was even an indication from insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic that the Bears have had internal discussions about it. However, another prominent insider has been quick to shoot it down. Jordan Schultz of The Score went on Bleacher Report Live to discuss the Harbaugh situation. While he does believe the coach will lean towards returning to the NFL, he doesn't think the Bears will be the destination. Why? It goes back to his relationship with team president Kevin Warren.

Albert Breer hinted the two have had a contentious relationship going back to their three years together when Warren was Big Ten commissioner. Based on what Schultz has heard, the bad blood goes deeper than people think.

Jim Harbaugh is too radioactive for the Bears.

Nobody is denying the guy gets results. He's been a winner his entire coaching career, both in college and the NFL. However, he also has a long track record of quick exits. The guy is a walking controversy. It was beefing with Pete Carroll while at Stanford. It was beefing with the 49ers GM in San Francisco. Now, it's a sign-stealing fiasco at Michigan that could lead to a suspension. The guy can't seem to stay out of trouble. That doesn't sound like somebody Bears ownership would be wild about employing.

Meanwhile, the recent report that they have an interest in Eric Bieniemy makes way more sense. He has direct ties to both Poles and Warren and has far more recent experience in the NFL. He also has two Super Bowl rings without the controversy to go along with it. Jim Harbaugh deserves credit for the success he's had. However, it sounds like the current Bears power structure isn't one that is likely to accept him and the baggage he carries.