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06-05-2025
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Could Bill Belichick be headed for trouble with the Tar Heels?
National Football League Could Bill Belichick be headed for trouble with the Tar Heels? Published May. 6, 2025 9:42 a.m. ET share facebook x reddit link Bill Belichick is not for everyone. That's a part of what made him a difficult match for any of the other 31 NFL teams after the New England Patriots fired him following the 2023 season. Remember that — after Belichick led the Patriots organization for two decades — the players, staffers, media and fan base in New England were accustomed to Belichick's idiosyncrasies like no one else. Belichick played nice at his introductory press conference with North Carolina last December, answering all the questions — even the difficult ones — with a smile. But at the end, they handed him a UNC hoodie. And it was like that snapped the spell. The real Belichick was back. He has since operated like the guy who won six Super Bowls, without the humility of a guy the Patriots fired after a 4-13 season. ADVERTISEMENT In other words, Belichick is doing what he's always done. The coach deployed many mottos throughout his New England tenure: "Do your job" and "No days off." He printed "Ignore the noise" onto the exit door for every player to see as he left the facility. It's Belichick who is now ignoring the noise. What are the expectations for Bill Belichick in his first season at UNC? He has been mostly radio silent with the local media, speaking to them only once at spring practices and declining media requests to speak with players and coaches. The NFL has more rules that require interaction between the team and the media. College doesn't. And so Belichick and his GM, Matthew Lombardi, might say that UNC is the "33rd NFL team," but they conduct business like a pro team only when it's convenient. Most importantly, the Tar Heels "Practice Like a Pro," a motto that hung over the field as the team went to work at spring practices. While the NFL requires players to have numbers on their jerseys at training camp, Belichick would often send a message to his rookies by assigning them. Those rookies could pick their numbers only if they made the team. In the case of UNC, Belichick didn't allow the players to have names or numbers on their jerseys. Presumably, it's a similar message. But that made the practices almost completely unwatchable for the media and fans, who had no idea which players were on the field at any given moment. WRAL's Brian Murphy wrote that "the coach is substance over style." These no-nonsense on-field sessions serve Belichick's football-based purposes. But they failed to build any hype or momentum for the program, which is drawing good-but-not-great results on the scouting trail. Nick Saban, Belichick's best friend, once leaned into the pageantry of the spring sessions, drawing crowds of 92,000 fans . Belichick had just 2,000 watching on April 12. It looked a bit like a rookie mistake. Or, at least, a missed opportunity. And for the record, we've seen offshoots of The Patriot Way fail in just about every stop. From Romeo Crennel to Josh McDaniels to Matt Patricia to Joe Judge, there's a long list of Belichickian disciples who failed to successfully lead an NFL franchise. Charlie Weis' stint with Notre Dame wasn't exactly a roaring success either. And Belichick himself failed with the Cleveland Browns in his first coaching stint. With the Patriots, Belichick focused on the process of winning games, which included shutting out the media as best he could. In college, you cannot simply ignore the noise. It's dangerous to do that. It's the way things work after NIL brought a plot twist to college football that put "Shutter Island" to shame. Belichick can't afford to be boring. The Tar Heels can't afford to be boring. And they were at spring practice. Can Bill Belichick do in two years what Deion Sanders has done in two years at Colorado? I think all of Belichick's blandness led to his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, becoming the most interesting person in Chapel Hill. Hudson, 24, has taken on a role as personal publicist and operations manager for Belichick. That has given her a weighty opinion on a number of UNC football projects. She has built a major presence adjacent to Belichick. But some have taken offense to Belichick's professional and personal relationship with Hudson. As someone who covered Belichick for almost 10 years in New England, I'll share some context on Belichick and Hudson's professional relationship. She seems to have filled the shoes of Belichick's former right-hand man, Berj Najarian, whose title was Director of Football/Head Coach Administration. Najarian, now working for Bill O'Brien at Boston College, was a do-everything employee for the Patriots. He managed every request for an interview with Belichick. Najarian stood in the back of the room for every press conference. He also handled the seating on the team plane and corporate speaking requests for assistant coaches, per The Boston Globe . There was no job too big or too small for Najarian. And yet no one knew who he was or the full extent of what he did, because he never once gave quotes on the record. Najarian often wore a team-issued blue tracksuit. It might be an overstatement to say his presence was understated. He was almost invisible. By design. Berj Najarian was by Belichick's side for much of his tenure with the Patriots. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Working in a similar role for Belichick, Hudson showed up to a spring practice in a snakeskin trench coat. So when she mic'd up Belichick on the field for a social media project, many saw her and posted about her on social media. Over the past few months, Hudson has grown more polarizing. She played an instrumental role in stopping production on "Hard Knocks" at UNC, per The Athletic . She managed an interview with CBS, shutting down questions about her and Belichick's relationship. Belichick asked that UNC attach her on all his emails. All these duties sound quite similar to Najarian's. The differences are obvious. 1) Hudson is dating Belichick. 2) While Hudson has a role leading Belichick's production company, she is not a UNC employee. (Najarian was a Patriots employee.) While Belichick didn't want to discuss his relationship with Hudson in the interview with CBS, they have made their relationship public on social media and with red carpet appearances. Her growing persona has led to growing curiosity, which is how we've learned that, since Hudson met Belichick, she has reportedly amassed millions in real estate assets . She and Belichick were also the butt of a joke on "Saturday Night Live." They are now a part of the celebrity conversation, in part because of their 49-year age gap. This is the unintended consequence of ignoring the noise. Conversation about Hudson has filled the vacuum. And so Belichick's early days at UNC have gone awry. But he should be able to get things back under control. It would be extremely hasty to proclaim this the end of Belichick. He has weathered controversies much worse than this one, after all. Remember when he benched Drew Bledsoe for Tom Brady? Remember Aaron Hernandez's arrest? Remember Spygate and Deflategate? Maybe Belichick has already learned that the noise is what college football is about, because he has reportedly explored hiring a PR specialist. A PR specialist could help lower Hudson's profile by taking her out of a public-facing role — if that's what Belichick and Hudson decide they want. A PR specialist could help in a number of ways. But we all know that Belichick isn't looking to a PR specialist for the real answer to get his program back on track. He knows that there's really only one thing he can do: Win. It's about winning. It always has been for Belichick. And now for Chapel Bill to drown out the rest of the noise, the growing doubt about his leadership, he needs to win immediately. Before joining FOX Sports as an NFL reporter and columnist, Henry McKenna spent seven years covering the Patriots for USA TODAY Sports Media Group and Boston Globe Media. Follow him on Twitter at @henrycmckenna . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! share
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21-04-2025
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2025 NFL mock draft 5.0: Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart going earlier than expected
The deepest and most talented positions available in the 2025 NFL Draft are along the defensive line and running back, but the order those prospects come off the board will be dictated — as always — by where the quarterbacks go. It was much the same back in 2018 when I authored the most accurate mock draft of my life, correctly predicting the landing spots for all five quarterbacks of that celebrated class — Baker Mayfield to the Cleveland at No. 1 overall, as well as Sam Darnold to the New York Jets, Josh Allen to Buffalo, Josh Rosen to Arizona and Lamar Jackson to Baltimore. I'm projecting some big splashes with quarterbacks in this year's mock, as well, with their ripple effects shaking up the entire first round. 1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (Fla.) Ward is not among the true blue-chip prospects in this draft, but he has the most upside of the year's quarterback class and one need only look to how Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix and CJ Stroud immediately changed the trajectory of their respective NFL franchises to understand why the Titans will swing big at No. 1. Ward has a lightning-quick release and a strong arm, and he's dangerous when the play breaks down, showing the real gunslinger mentality that can excite a fan base. 2. Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado Owner Jimmy Haslam's admission of the Browns' "big swing and miss" on Deshaun Watson suggests that his club could also be in the mix for a quarterback early in the draft. However, depth at quarterback is good enough that I don't think Cleveland will pass on the opportunity to land Hunter, the most elite player in this class. 3. New York Giants: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado I'm tempted to just plug in Penn State's Abdul Carter here — especially with the Giants seemingly torn on whether to pick up the fifth-year option on Kayvon Thibodeaux — but I see Sanders as uniquely suited for New York, given his pinpoint accuracy and comfort in the spotlight. 4. New England Patriots: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State Sure, Drake Maye could use an improved offensive line, but I have a hard time imagining New England passing up the opportunity to land Carter if he were available here. His burst and bend off the edge make him an immediate double-digit sack candidate for defensive-minded head coach Mike Vrabel and a franchise seeking to rebuild "The Patriot Way." 5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State Liam Coen was brought to Jacksonville to do two things: unlock Trevor Lawrence's potential and get the Jaguars back to the playoffs. The Jaguars rushed for just 13 total scores last season, with Lawrence scrambling for more touchdowns (three) than Jaguars lead running back Trevor Etienne (two). Jeanty might just be the best overall player in this class. 6. Las Vegas Raiders: Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia The moment the Raiders rewarded star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby with the biggest deal ever given to a non-quarterback, most presumed Las Vegas was finished addressing its pass rush. But I could see Las Vegas doubling down at the position given the superstar quarterbacks in the AFC West. New head coach Pete Carroll loves speed, versatility and leadership. Walker checks those boxes as much as anyone in this class. 7. New York Jets: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State In his previous two stops in Chicago and Pittsburgh, new Jets quarterback Justin Fields often relied upon his playmaking tight ends. Further, new head coach Aaron Glenn saw firsthand the impact that Sam LaPorta had on the Lions. The fit with Warren, one of the top prospects in this class, is just too clean to ignore. 8. Carolina Panthers: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas Bryce Young showed encouraging signs of growth in his second season, but GM Dan Morgan and the Panthers cannot make the mistake of leaving him without weapons. Pairing the speedy Golden with 2024 first-rounder Xavier Legette would give Young and offensive-minded head coach Dave Canales a set of playmakers to build around. 9. New Orleans Saints: Will Campbell, OL, LSU With Derek Carr reportedly in danger of missing the entire 2025 season due to a shoulder injury, this is a potential landing spot for a quarterback. With the two best passers off the board already, however, I could see longtime general manager Mickey Loomis pivoting to a safer selection. Pairing Campbell with last year's top pick, Taliese Fuaga, would give the Saints the bookend tackles to protect whoever is fielding the snaps for the Saints in 2025 and beyond. 10. Chicago Bears: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan Graham is among the safer prospects in this class, but his lack of eye-popping athleticism and the depth of this year's defensive tackle class could push him down the board slightly. Because of its proactivity in filling needs through free agency, Chicago is perfectly positioned to take the best available player. 11. San Francisco 49ers: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri I think the 49ers are planning on taking a defensive lineman with this pick, but I can't imagine GM John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan choosing one of them over Membou. He's starred the past three seasons at right tackle for Missouri and might push incumbent starter Colton McKivitz at that spot. Membou also possesses the physicality to slide inside, perhaps taking over at left guard for free-agent defection Aaron Banks this season before succeeding Trent Williams on the blindside in the future. 12. Dallas Cowboys: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona With all due respect to Jalen Tolbert and the rest of the Cowboys' supporting cast at wide receiver, Dallas needs more juice opposite superstar wideout CeeDee Lamb. Like Lamb, McMillan lacks elite straight-line speed, but his 6-foot-4 frame and polished ball skills could make him an ideal complement. 13. Miami Dolphins: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan Cornerback was a position of concern for Miami even before the Dolphins announced that Jalen Ramsey was on the trading block, and now it feels like a gaping hole that must be addressed early in the draft. Johnson's stock is in flux after a disappointing and injury-marred final season at Michigan, but like Ramsey, his combination of size and playmaking ability warrants a big investment. 14. Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan Whether it's Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones throwing the passes, the Colts need to surround their quarterbacks with more weapons, especially one with Loveland's Pro Bowl-caliber combination of size, body control and ball skills. 15. Atlanta Falcons: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia Last season was the third since 2020 in which the Falcons finished either 31st or 32nd in the NFL in sacks. While I like the additions of Leonard Floyd and Morgan Fox in free agency, neither is a long-term solution. Similar to how Atlanta signed Kirk Cousins only to draft Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons could double down on the defensive front, as the popular, hard-charging Williams possesses all the traits needed to become an impact NFL player. 16. Arizona Cardinals: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon The Cardinals could use upgrades on both sides of the line of scrimmage, but the burly, blue-collar Harmon would appear to be a perfect fit for Jonathan Gannon's defense. Massive, strong and surprisingly quick, Harmon could play up and down the defensive line. 17. Cincinnati Bengals: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M As the Bengals' de facto general manager since 1999, Duke Tobin has made a career out of gambling on prospects with exceptional upside. Few offer more of that in this class than Stewart, who could be either the complement or replacement the Bengals need with star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson a candidate to be traded. 18. Seattle Seahawks: Kelvin Banks Jr., OL, Texas This feels too simple for GM John Schneider, who, like the aforementioned Tobin a pick earlier, has typically prioritized splashy athletes rather than interior offensive linemen with his top picks. But if Sam Darnold is going to live up to expectations in Seattle, the Seahawks must make protecting him a high priority. Banks was money the past three years at left tackle for the Longhorns, but he projects better at left guard for Seattle. 19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jihaad Campbell, ILB, Alabama Addressing a secondary that surrendered 27 touchdown grabs (with just seven interceptions) against the below-average quarterbacks of the NFC South would seem to be the top priority for Tampa Bay, but Campbell might be too talented to ignore if available at this point in the draft. The Bucs still boast one of the league's legends in Lavonte David, but Campbell would allow GM Jason Licht to reset the clock. 20. Denver Broncos: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina Normally, it isn't as simple as replacing one former Tar Heels running back with another. But that could be the case in Denver, where Hampton's size, speed and reliability in the passing game could be a better fit in Sean Payton's offense than Javonte Williams (now with the Dallas Cowboys) proved to be. 21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss Frankly, regardless of whether Pittsburgh signs Aaron Rodgers before the draft, I expect this pick to be used on a quarterback. Consider that the only two quarterbacks currently on Pittsburgh's roster are Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson and the team no longer has a second-round pick after trading it to Seattle for DK Metcalf. Dart has all of the traits needed to be an NFL star, but he'll need patience to acclimate to the complexity of the pro game after excelling in a relatively simple scheme at Ole Miss. He seems to be the consensus third quarterback in the media, but some scouts prefer Louisville's Tyler Shough, Ohio State's Will Howard and Alabama's Jalen Milroe. 22. Los Angeles Chargers: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall Joey Bosa's struggles with durability made him less of a loss than some might think, but there is no denying that if the Chargers are going to take the next step on defense, they need more juice (and production) off the edge. Playing with one of this year's better combinations of speed and violence, Green led the country with 17 sacks a year ago. He comes with some off-field baggage, but Jim Harbaugh (and Khalil Mack) might have the ideal leadership combination to help Green maximize his immense potential. 23. Green Bay Packers: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky Like the Dolphins 10 picks earlier, the Packers might see Hairston as the perfect candidate to replace disgruntled veteran Jaire Alexander, who reportedly is on the trading block. Like Alexander, Hairston wins with pure man-to-man cover skills and big-play flair, returning half of his six career touchdowns back for touchdowns. 24. Minnesota Vikings: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas Few were bolder in free agency than the Vikings, and this included plenty of work in the secondary. Regardless, Barron's awareness, ball skills and versatility would be a fun fit in defensive coordinator Brian Flores' scheme. 25. Houston Texans: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss Given Houston's struggles protecting C.J. Stroud a year ago and the subsequent trade of left tackle Laremy Tunsil, much of the national perception is that the Texans need more beef up front. They do, but more so on the defensive side of the ball than on offense following free agency. Nolen is a disruptive menace who could pop in Houston with opponents focusing their blocking schemes on the Texans' talented edge rushers. 26. Los Angeles Rams: Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State It is pretty remarkable that the Rams won the NFC West a year ago, given the club's struggles with maintaining a healthy offensive line. Zabel played up and down the line of scrimmage at North Dakota State, and he starred at both the Senior Bowl and combine. He could be the ultimate "glue guy" to help wherever Sean McVay and the Rams feel he's most needed. 27. Baltimore Ravens: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama The Ravens are a frequent Draft Day winner, largely because they let the draft fall to them rather than reach to fill needs. More mauler than mover, Booker isn't a fit for everyone, but his massive frame and physicality certainly would make sense in Baltimore. 28. Detroit Lions: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College The loss of Aidan Hutchinson to injury last year sapped much of the speed and ferocity from the Lions defense, and finding another defender to complement that should be their top priority. Ezeiruaku offers both, turning heads at the combine with his burst and bend and registering an ACC-leading 16.5 sacks and 21 tackles for loss last year. He plays with the fire Dan Campbell demands. 29. Washington Commanders: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State Trading for Deebo Samuel was an important first step to help Jayden Daniels build upon his spectacular rookie season. But GM Adam Peters shouldn't stop there, especially given all the multiple receiver sets required in offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury's scheme. Either Egbuka or Missouri's Luther Burden III would be terrific fits, with the former currently being the more polished route-runner. 30. Buffalo Bills: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia It isn't easy to do so when picking this late, but the Bills need to find some defensive stoppers to help catapult this club to the Super Bowl. A burly defensive tackle (like Michigan's Kenneth Grant or Ohio State's Tyleik Williams) would fit the bill, but the savvy, versatility and championship pedigree Starks offers just makes too much sense for GM Brandon Beane to pass up. 31. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State I strongly considered Missouri wideout Luther Burden III here, but Andy Reid's system is considered especially difficult for young receivers to master. Potentially protecting Patrick Mahomes with a rookie left tackle would also be concerning, but that's why the Chiefs spent big on Jaylon Moore in free agency. Between Simmons, Josh Conerly Jr. and Aireontae Ersery, the Chiefs could have their choice of talented tackles to develop, with the former Buckeye offering the best combination of upside and versatility of the trio. 32. Philadelphia Eagles: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina Emmanwori has the tape and upside to warrant top-15 consideration, but with many teams expected to prioritize the line of scrimmage in this year's draft, he could slide a bit. Howie Roseman stole Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean a year ago and could find himself in a position to steal another star for his secondary here. Rob Rang is an NFL Draft analyst for FOX Sports. He has been covering the NFL Draft for more than 20 years, with work at FOX, Sports Illustrated, USA Today, Yahoo, and among others. He also works as a scout with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. Follow him on X @RobRang . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
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11-04-2025
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Bill Belichick gives blunt and honest opinion on the 'Patriot Way'
Bill Belichick gives blunt and honest opinion on the 'Patriot Way' Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick made a shocking admission in his book 'The Art of Winning.' According to the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach, the "Patriot Way" isn't a real thing. The 'Patriot Way' had become synonymous with success and discipline over the course of Belichick's tenure with the organization. It was viewed as something that propelled the team to success and set them apart from the rest of the competition. Advertisement "Someone came up with the phrase, 'The Patriot Way.' I think they made some money off it. Good for them. Here's something you should know: The Patriot Way does not exist," Belichick wrote, via the Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy. The Patriots and Belichick parted ways in January 2024. New England moved quickly to hire Jerod Mayo as the next head coach, but that experiment only lasted a year before they fired him and moved on to Mike Vrabel. Meanwhile, Belichick has taken his talents to the college ranks as the new head coach at the University of North Carolina. Even if the "Patriot Way" isn't real, the Patriots would surely love to get back to that point after three consecutive losing seasons. There has been no way for the team after finishing 4-13 in the last two years. Advertisement Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook. This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Bill Belichick gets uncomfortably honest about the 'Patriot Way'
USA Today
11-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bill Belichick gives blunt and honest opinion on the 'Patriot Way'
Bill Belichick gives blunt and honest opinion on the 'Patriot Way' Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick made a shocking admission in his book 'The Art of Winning.' According to the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach, the "Patriot Way" isn't a real thing. The 'Patriot Way' had become synonymous with success and discipline over the course of Belichick's tenure with the organization. It was viewed as something that propelled the team to success and set them apart from the rest of the competition. "Someone came up with the phrase, 'The Patriot Way.' I think they made some money off it. Good for them. Here's something you should know: The Patriot Way does not exist," Belichick wrote, via the Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy. The Patriots and Belichick parted ways in January 2024. New England moved quickly to hire Jerod Mayo as the next head coach, but that experiment only lasted a year before they fired him and moved on to Mike Vrabel. Meanwhile, Belichick has taken his talents to the college ranks as the new head coach at the University of North Carolina. Even if the "Patriot Way" isn't real, the Patriots would surely love to get back to that point after three consecutive losing seasons. There has been no way for the team after finishing 4-13 in the last two years. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
Fox News
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Bill Belichick does not mention Robert Kraft in new book: report
If you're looking for more information on the Bill Belichick-Robert Kraft relationship, it doesn't look like you're getting any — although, that may be addition by subtraction. Belichick's new book, "The Art of Winning," is set to be released next month, but according to The Boston Globe, there is no mention of New England Patriots owner Kraft. "Two hundred and eighty-nine pages of Bill telling us about the secret sauce of 24 seasons at the helm in Foxborough. I couldn't wait to read what he really thinks of Bob Kraft and how he'd explain Malcolm Butler not playing in the February 2018 Super Bowl against the Eagles in Minneapolis. Sorry, it's not in there," wrote The Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy. "As an author of many books, I'd estimate this one's about 80,000 words. Two words not in the book: Robert Kraft." Shaughnessy noted that the legendary coach may have paid homage to Kraft in one excerpt, but still didn't mention him by name. "Bill's lone reference to Kraft in this book appears to be this: 'Somewhere, someone came up with the phrase, 'The Patriot Way.' I think they made some money off it. Good for them. Here's something you should know: The Patriot Way does not exist.' There you go," Shaughnessy wrote. He added, "The Belichick-Kraft feud is real." Belichick, of course, coached the Patriots for 24 seasons and won six Super Bowls with them. But later in his tenure, the writing had been on the wall for his departure, and he had a highly-publicized exit that was said to be a mutual decision. It's also been said that Belichick and former star quarterback Tom Brady have had beef since Brady left the team after the 2019 season, but Belichick did appear at Brady's Pats Hall of Fame ceremony, and Belichick was also at the roast of Brady on Netflix. Belichick, the Globe reported, thanked his girlfriend and Malcolm Butler, along with 361 others — but not Kraft. Belichick joined the University of North Carolina in December after the Tar Heels moved on from head coach Mack Brown. Belichick interviewed with at least two NFL teams in last year's NFL head coach hiring cycle, but never found a job. He even reportedly checked in on potential positions in the NFL for the upcoming season, but landed in Chapel Hill instead. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
