Bill Belichick is now thought to be nearing a return to coaching after leaving the New England Patriots early this year.
According to Inside Carolina, the legendary coach is nearing a deal to take charge of the football program at the University of North Carolina, with the school said to be finalizing his contract approval.
“The NFL legend is regarded among the preeminent coaches in the history of the sport, if not at the top of the all-time greatest list. UNC’s Board of Trustees is working on setting up an emergency meeting to approve Belichick’s contract, according to sources,” the outlet reports.
“Pending approval from UNC’s Board of Trustees, he replaces the fired Mack Brown, who was dismissed 15 days ago by athletics director Bubba Cunningham.”
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Belichick has never coached at the college level, and it appears he’s set to tread uncharted territory. But the Tar Heels will immediately become favorites for silverware once he’s hired.
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Cunningham told Inside Carolina the school would look for “creativity and adaptability” as key elements from their next head coach after Brown was fired.
Sources revealed that Belichick, who went to nine Super Bowls as a coach, was interviewed by UNC last week. Follow-up reports noted he was open to taking the job, suggesting it was up to the school to decide whether or not he would become their new head coach.
It does appear that Belichick will indeed be handed the reins.
The 72-year-old is only bested by Don Shula and George Hallas in the wins category and coached the Pats to six Super Bowls. However, his quest to become the NFL’s winningest head coach may be over, or at least on hold, given this development
