Shockingly, Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh Delivers Surprising 6-Word Message After Being Snubbed for AP NFL Coach of the Year.
Jim Harbaugh was not included in the AP’s 2024 NFL Coach of the Year candidates, even though he led the Chargers back to 11 victories and a postseason trip.
Finalists for the NFL’s annual awards were announced by the Associated Press. Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins received a nomination as an AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year finalist. Although he was a nominee for an award in Los Angeles, the talk soon shifted to the well-known figure who was not nominated.
For the 2025 AP NFL Coach of the Year award, there were five finalists. The candidates were Dan Campbell (Lions), Kevin O’Connell (Vikings), Sean Payton (Broncos), Andy Reid (Chiefs), and Dan Quinn (Commanders). Notably, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh transformed a 5-12 Los Angeles team into an 11-6 playoff-bound group, but he was not included in the finalist group.
In any case, Harbaugh would not have been likely to win Coach of the Year if O’Connell or Quinn had been the frontrunners. However, Payton was swept by the Chargers head coach in two of their meetings this season. Yes, voters might have been persuaded to choose Harbaugh over an established quarterback like Justin Herbert if he had taken a rookie, Bo Nix, to the postseason.
Though Harbaugh had several victories against Payton, it could be argued that he accomplished more with fewer players on the roster than Andy Reid.
There are other Chargers coaches that have not received recognition for their efforts in 2024 besides Jim Harbaugh.
Batteries DC Additionally, Jesse Minter was not included in the assistants’ selection for Coach of the Year. Minter was passed over for DC even though his defense led the league in points per game (17.7). Vikings’ Brian Flores, DC Eagles’ Vic Fangio, DC OC Joe Brady (Bills), OC Ben Johnson (Lions), and Aaron Glenn (Lions).
In his first season with the San Francisco 49ers, Harbaugh led the team to a 13-3 record, earning him the 2011 AP NFL Coach of the Year award. The Niners made their first of many appearances in the NFC Championship game this century, and he also enjoyed playoff success that season. Shockingly Chargers Jim Harbaugh.
It is hoped that Harbaugh and the coaching staff will be inspired for the upcoming season by this debatable snub. The main pillars of the coaching staff, Greg Roman and Jesse Minter, are anticipated to return for the upcoming campaign, as Harbaugh has already stated.
