After nearly five decades in the NFL, coaching legend Bill Belichick may be considering a surprising career shift. Reports indicate the 72-year-old has interviewed for the head coaching position at the University of North Carolina, potentially succeeding another iconic figure, Mack Brown.
Belichick's 24-season tenure with the New England Patriots, marked by six Super Bowl victories, concluded after the 2023 season. His storied career also includes two Super Bowl wins as defensive coordinator for the New York Giants. This potential move to UNC comes after Brown's announced departure from the program, a decision preceding a turbulent final regular-season game against N.C. State.
Belichick has been linked to various coaching vacancies, including interviews with the Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Chargers earlier this year. Since then, he's embraced media opportunities, appearing on the "ManningCast" and contributing to NFL Draft analysis. The UNC interview marks his first reported coaching pursuit since the offseason.
While his father, Steve, coached at Navy, a position at UNC would represent Belichick's first foray into the college coaching world. His professional football journey began in 1975 as a special assistant for the Baltimore Colts, leading to his first head coaching role with the Cleveland Browns in 1991.
