Jed York asked Jim Harabaugh directly in December if he had interest in leaving the San Francisco 49ers for Texas or USC when those schools were interested in him.

Harabugh said he wanted to stay with the 49ers.

York previously tipped his hand that if it came down to a choice between Harabaugh and Trent Baalke, he would lean toward Baalke.

Baalke is signed through 2016 and has full control over the roster.

Baalke also has "the more stable personality" than Harbaugh.