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NFL Week 17 Winners and Losers: Harbaugh, Chargers, Browns, Lions, Watt and more

By Andrew Garda

Dec 28, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 28, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh claps during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi
December 28, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh claps during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi /

Winner: Jim Harbaugh

Say what you will about Harbaugh’s tenure in San Francisco, but he certainly walked away looking like the better person in what could have been a nasty divorce. Now that the 49ers have officially announced Harbaugh has been set free, allegedly to head off to Michigan and coach his alma mater, something we’ve all assumed was happening for a long time.

So Harbaugh gets to head to his old school and rescue the program, doing what he wants rather than allowing the Niners to dictate his future.

Further, he stays employed and relevant for a few years while he waits for the perfect spot for him in the NFL to open up. Because it’s hard to imagine him not ending up back at the pro level at some points. It may not be for three years or so, but he’s going to want to prove he can win the Super Bowl down the road like his brother has.

Until then though, the Wolverines should be an interesting team to watch.

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