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After Bill Belichick was fired by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, after 24 seasons as head coach of the team and six Super Bowl trophies in nine appearances, the expectation around the NFL was that the legendary coach would have little trouble finding a new job at the helm of a different NFL franchise.

Bill Belichick's longevity at UNC doesn't matter. He was hired to get the Tar Heels really good, really fast, and he might pull it off.

"Sources tell CBS Sports — and UNC confirmed this week — that there is no fully-executed and signed contract between Belichick and UNC. And industry sources say that could lead to a legal gray area about how much, if any, of a buyout there would be if Belichick left for the pros.

On Wednesday, Belichick made two more additions to the staff for next season. Belichick brought in former NFL special teams coach Mike Priefer as North Carolina's new special teams coach and then hired Will Friend as the new offensive line coach, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick has decided not to return to the NFL, opting instead for a new challenge as head coach of the University of North C

Stanford ranked No. 15 in the ACC in scoring offense (22.8 ppg.) and dead-last in scoring defense this fall (33.7). The Cardinal signed the No. 49 high school recruiting class and didn't spark much hope for instant improvement next season with the nation's No. 63 transfer portal class.

Chinedu Onyeagoro becomes the 12th member of the 2025 UNC football haul. Bill Belichick's first recruiting collection, now checking in at No. 76 in the country yet still last among ACC schools, includes two other edge rushers in Cooper High School (Ky.) four-star Austin Alexander and McDonogh School (Md.) three-star Kamden Laudenslager.

Bill Belichick was the topic of discussion when the legendary NFL coach announced that he’d be the next head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels, moving down a notch to college football. Bill Belichick’s Girlfriend Jordon Hudson Gives Assurance to UNC Faithful Since then,

Mike Priefer, former coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings, is returning to football by joining Bill Belichick's staff at North Carolina.

Despite recently agreeing to become UNC's next head coach, Bill Belichick has not been able to escape rumors that he could still return to the NFL, and a