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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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Dec 28, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) rushes for a gain during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi
Dec 28, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) rushes for a gain during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi /

Losers: San Francisco 49ers

What’s the plan here? I understand that Jim Harbaugh wore his welcome out but three out of four years he made the playoffs as well as the NFC Championship game. Of course, he also made the Super Bowl.

All that wasn’t enough to overcome what appears to be a terribly abrasive personality. Understandable. If you can choose to avoid people who are jerks, you do that.

However, that means you had better have a plan because the guy who replaces him is going to have a high bar. There is no way that most Niners fans will settle for anything but playoffs and possibly Conference Championship games.

A step back will be disastrous for the team, as fans could riot. Harbaugh didn’t go out a winner, but the expectation is that his replacement will start off as one immediately.

Next: Winners: Baltimore Ravens

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