Nick Saban is one of the best head coaches in football history. His success at the college level, especially with the Alabama Crimson Tide, was nothing short of amazing. After taking a full season off from coaching, rumors have started circulating about Saban’s future. Could he consider making a comeback to coaching? He enjoyed working in the media during his off year, but he’s still capable of being an elite level head coach. With that in mind, questions have started coming up about where Saban could coach if he did decide to open up to a return to the sideline.
Most college programs would likely love to have a chance to hire Saban. There are only a few teams across the country who would have no interest in the coaching legend.
However, there is also the possibility that Saban could look to take his talents back to the NFL. Paul Finebaum, one of the most notable reports in college football, has now weighed in on Saban’s future. He doesn’t see a return to the college game for Saban.
“I think it’s impossible to believe he will come back to college football,” Finebaum said. “Nick Saban walked away two years ago for a specific reason. He had had enough of it. I think if Saban ever returned to working in sports, it would be to the NFL. That could happen; I don’t think it will. I think mostly this was a non-starter [on Monday]. “
Saban has coached two seasons in the NFL throughout his career. Both of those years came with the Miami Dolphins. He compiled a 15-17 record during the 2005 and 2006 seasons with the Dolphins. His college career boasts a much more impressive resume. Saban ended his college coaching tenure with a 292-71-1 overall record. He won seven total college football national championships as well.
Fans would love to see Saban coaching again. A return to college doesn’t seem likely with his distaste for the NIL and transfer portal changes, but the NFL could be an option. More than likely, the scenario of Saban returning isn’t going to become a reality. Finebaum is likely correct with his opinion on the matter.
