Jim Harbaugh's bold bet on himself pays off after Chargers clinch playoff spot
The Los Angeles Chargers bet on Jim Harbaugh when they hired him. He was an older option, but he was also a proven winner. Since his arrival in LA, he's done exactly that. The first-year head coach for the Chargers has quickly turned around a team that frustrated fans to no end just a season […]
The Los Angeles Chargers bet on Jim Harbaugh when they hired him. He was an older option, but he was also a proven winner. Since his arrival in LA, he's done exactly that.
The first-year head coach for the Chargers has quickly turned around a team that frustrated fans to no end just a season ago. Many folks expected the Chargers to win around six or seven games, most likely. Instead, they've already got ten with a game left to play.
With their recent clinching of a playoff berth, Harbaugh got a nice Christmas present after the holiday as well.
Harbaugh gets bonus
The Chargers head coach received a $1 million playoff bonus after Los Angeles earned a playoff spot in Week 17.
Of course, the bonus is incredibly deserved for Harbaugh.
The Chargers play with energy and grit that they did not possess under Brandon Staley. Not to mention, Justin Herbert is playing the best football of his career, and he's doing it alongside impressive rookie WR Ladd McConkey.
Harbaugh has gone viral on multiple occasions this season for his post-win antics or pre-game hype moments for his players. His commitment to injecting his team with belief that they can accomplish all of their goals is a sight to see.
The veteran HC chose to carve out that sort of playoff incentive into his deal, alongside his agent. It's paying off in year one for Harbaugh and the Chargers.
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A great addition for Justin Herbert.
