Harbaugh left a team of Stanford University was rebuilt in a BCS winner to take the reins of a franchise once-great that it has sunk into the depths of the NFL over the past eight years. Jim Harbaugh's 49's joined as head coach on Friday. TITLE By Kyle Terada, USA Presswire
"I can feel the excitement coursing through my veins right now," Harbaugh said, calling the 49ers a "perfect" opportunity.
"I accept this challenge willingly competitive."
Harbaugh signed a five-year contract NFL.com reported a $ 25 million. Courted by several other professional and collegiate teams, including his alma mater Michigan, Harbaugh said he was confident he made the right choice.
"I feel very honored and I feel very fortunate to have had teams that were interested in both college and professional level," Harbaugh said.
John Elway Denver Broncos executive at a time this week he wanted to talk to Harbaugh, and there was speculation that the Stanford coach met with the Miami Dolphins Stephen Ross, owner of Thursday. However, Harbaugh declined to discuss details of the releases that entertaining.
"This is the shot, and the organization wanted to do," he said.
The 49's was the 60-10 season with coach Mike Singletary, who was fired after Week 16. Harbaugh, a professional QB Bowl once in a career in the NFL for 14 years, inherits a team without a proven QB. Troy Smith Alex Smith and rotate the position of the 49ers this season, but neither is guaranteed to be next year.
Harbaugh, whose Stanford path of San Francisco reflects a route through the former winner of the Super Bowl, coach Bill Walsh, said Walsh's offense was going to install brand with the 49's.
"Of course we will use the West Coast offense in San Francisco, the birthplace of West Coast offense," Harbaugh said.
Harbaugh led Stanford to its first season in the history of 12 victory after victory in the Orange Bowl on Monday, but it discourages others to compare it to Walsh.
"There is a phrase that can be put Bill Walsh and Jim Harbaugh," said the coach. "I have a long way to go before any comparison can be made."
Harbaugh said there are coaches Stanford team would like to take with him, but declined to identify them. Said he would meet with the current 49's assistants before and consider the possibility of keeping.
Harbaugh will inform the new general manager Trent Baalke, who was promoted this week. Baalke said keeping control over the list of 53 players, but said he and Harbaugh plan to work cooperatively.
LT 49's Joe Staley said he was delighted with the hiring of Harbaugh. "The decision of the Great," said Staley. "He brings a lot of passion and excitement to the 49ers.'s Going to be a great fit."
Harbaugh is the brother of Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh. The Ravens are scheduled to host the 49ers in Baltimore next season.
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