NFL Rumors: Jim Harbaugh Likely to Leave Stanford, Which NFL Team Will He Coach?

Jim Harbaugh might have said that he wanted to just enjoy the night after Stanford's win yesterday evening, but even the coach himself had to be thinking about his next possible move.

The hottest coaching prospect on the street is likely going to be pursued by a number of different franchises at both the collegiate and professional levels, but it's likely that he'll be more interested in taking a job in the NFL ranks.

Did anyone else notice new Denver Broncos VP John Elway patrolling the sidelines last night? Denver is just one possible landing spot for Harbaugh, but where else could he go?

Let's take a look.

Carolina Panthers

Harbaugh could go with his quarterback and accept the head coaching job with the Panthers, but does he really like Andrew Luck enough to do that?

That may be as undesirable of a situation as any in the NFL for an incoming head coach.

San Francisco 49ers

This would be an ideal landing spot for Harbaugh, as he likely wouldn't even have to move homes. He'd be able to bring in his own personnel and try to implement a successful system in San Francisco for the first time since Garrison Hearst was in the backfield.

Denver Broncos

John Elway would love to bring Harbaugh to Denver to coach up the Broncos, but the frigid Colorado air might not be too appealing to a coach who is used to warm weather.

Plus Tim Tebow has to be the starter in 2011? Harbaugh wants his own guys in there, not Josh McDaniels'.

Oakland Raiders

Al Davis is reportedly in the market for yet another head coach to be the face of the Oakland Raiders, but it's unlikely that Harbaugh lands his name in the same sentence as Art Shell and Lane Kiffin.

There is some attractive young talent on the Oakland roster, but probably not enough to convince Harbaugh of a successful future there.

Besides, they don't even have a first round pick.

Tennessee Titans

Jeff Fisher might be on his way out in Tennessee, but could anyone really imagine Harbaugh taking this job?

They have a head-case QB in Vince Young, an owner in Bud Adams who is more temperamental than a mood ring and little chance to overtake Peyton Manning in the division on a yearly basis.