The most talked about coach of the NFL is now making some loud noise in college football. Yes, if you are guessing who that is, it has to be the ex-New England Patriots HC Bill Belichick. Thanks to the University of North Carolina for showing interest in him as the new HC. The university confirmed Belichick’s name on Wednesday, December 12, after agreeing to a five-year deal. But no matter how easy it might sound for the ex-NFL mentor, he needs to take care of certain things at first.

That’s when a college football analyst gave him a heads-up to tackle the first-order business. Meanwhile, Belichick had hit up a legend for some advice before accepting the offer. Interestingly, he wasn’t someone from football. 

A reality check for Bill Belichick

It’s time for a whole new era for Belichick. The 72-year-old has made a return to college football after his divorce from the Patriots. Initially, the Belichick x Tar Heels collab seemed impossible. But finally, they agreed to a five-year deal worth $50 million. Looks like, Belichick has some old connection with the program. After all, his father Steve spent some time as an assistant. So, you can sense the excitement. Taking up the role, Belichick’s first words were, “I didn’t come here to leave.” Here’s when analyst Steve Wiltfong came up with a reality check for the ex-NFL HC. On the On3 podcast with Josh Newberg, he said that Belichick’s initial focus will be on “Transfer portal roster retention and recruiting some of the players that didn’t sign.” And who’s that?

Wiltfong was ready with the answer. That’s none other than their QB recruit, Bryce Baker. As the analyst stated, “Bryce Baker who’s been committed to North Carolina for two years but did not sign during the early signing period because of the transition from Mac Brown to the new coach.” Mind you, it has got to do nothing with Belichick, as confirmed by the conversation with Baker’s dad, Michael. 

Rather the coaching roster that he would be curating for North Carolina. “Bill Belichick’s a legend, and obviously he would be the one running the program, but the time spent will be with the OC and the quarterback’s coach,” pointed out Wiltfong. So, it’s obvious, as the analyst stated, “he loves North Carolina; that’s been the vision for two years.” However, Belichick will have to do some groundwork as “Bryce is about relationships.” Looks like the old OC is already geared up to swap wagons. 

A new urgent situation for Bill Belichick to address  

Turns out that Belichick is a sincere student. After all, he had started doing his homework by reaching out to UNC’s legendary alumni. That included Pro Football Hall of Famers and UNC alums Lawrence Taylor and Julius Peppers. All that the new UNC HC said from the conversation is that they’ve been “very supportive.” In the process, Belichick also divulged in a conversation with the UNC legend and the former Chicago Bulls basketball star, Michael Jordan.

After all, the basketball legend went to UNC and grew up in North Carolina before establishing an identity for himself as arguably the greatest basketball player of all time. Amidst Belichick’s excitement to take up the new role and his hearty conversations, a new fear is plaguing the Tar Heels hood.

The former Troy HC who has been UNC’s OC, Chip Lindsey, is set to shake hands with Sherrone Moore’s Michigan Wolverines. Well, that was expected. After all, UNC had the nation’s No.7 offense in 2023. And Lindsey coached quarterbacks like Drake Maye and Jarrett Stidham who landed as top picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. So, let’s hope now Bill Belichick knows what’s the need of the hour!