Is Nick Saban Plotting a Shocking NFL Return?
So let’s talk about it—because it’s all over the place right now. The buzz around Nick Saban making a return to coaching is getting louder, and while some say it’s just a rumor, others—especially folks like Colin Cowherd—are treating it like the worst-kept secret in the South. I mean, when Cowherd speaks, people listen, and what he’s hinting at is more than just idle speculation. He’s connecting dots, and honestly, they’re dots worth paying attention to.
It all started when former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy mentioned that a reliable source told him Saban might be considering coaching again. That little nugget kicked off a wildfire of speculation, especially during SEC Media Days. Kristen Saban, Nick’s daughter, quickly tried to shut it down on Instagram, saying flat-out that he isn’t coming back. But here’s the thing: when you have guys like Colin Cowherd insisting there’s more to the story, you can't help but raise an eyebrow.
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Cowherd specifically mentioned the Cleveland Browns, the Manning family, and Jimmy Haslam. According to him, Haslam leans on the Mannings heavily, and Saban is close to both camps. Now, here's the kicker—if Saban were to consider coming back, it wouldn’t be for just any opportunity. It would have to be a high-stakes, high-profile scenario. And Cowherd says if a top-10 NFL pick were involved, Saban would at least take the call.
That brings us to Arch Manning. The Browns are reportedly obsessed with the young quarterback out of Texas. With Deshaun Watson likely sidelined for 2025, and a room full of unproven or aging QBs, the Browns are clearly planning for the future. Add in the fact that Saban has history in Cleveland—he was the defensive coordinator under Bill Belichick back in the early ’90s—and you start to see the full picture. It’s not just a rumor anymore, it’s a possibility.
And it's not just Cleveland in the mix. Todd McShay added fuel to the fire by cryptically suggesting the LA Rams are another team to watch in the Arch Manning sweepstakes. That team has two first-round picks next year, and the GM’s son just so happens to be close friends with Manning at Texas. Talk about a juicy side plot.
So could we really see Nick Saban return to the NFL? Could he go from college coaching royalty back into the pro spotlight—maybe even pulling the reverse-Belichick move and succeeding where he once fell short? Look, nothing’s confirmed. But when multiple analysts, former players, and insiders are all circling the same names—Saban, Manning, Haslam—it doesn’t feel like smoke anymore. It feels like something’s cooking.
And if it happens? Well, we’ll all remember this moment as the time the “worst-kept secret in the South” finally went public.
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