"He's definitely considering the job": Adam Schefter drops eye-catching update on Bill Belichick's future amid UNC rumors

Bill Belichick and college football could be a match in the making if ESPN’s Adam Schefter's update on the NFL legend’s next move is to be believed. Rumors from the past three days aside, Belichick is reportedly a serious candidate for the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina.

According to Schefter, Belichick spent five hours with UNC officials. He said on the "Pat McAfee Show":

“From my vantage point, the talks with North Carolina are real. I don’t think you spend five hours after days of discussions with a university if there’s not something to it… What I can tell you is: There are ongoing conversations between Belichick and the university. He definitely is considering it.”

With UNC’s sentimental ties—Belichick’s father was an assistant coach there—this potential move feels more personal than professional. Belichick’s desire to coach remains undeniable.

“At his core, in his soul, he’s a football coach,” Schefter said.

After narrowly missing out on the Atlanta Falcons job last offseason, UNC may offer Bill Belichick the fresh challenge he craves.

Bill Belichick has big plans for college football

College football might undergo a seismic shift if the former Patriots coach takes over at UNC. The six-time Super Bowl-winning coach has confirmed discussions with the university about taking over as head coach.

After parting ways with the New England Patriots earlier this year, Belichick’s name is the hottest in college football. Speaking on "The Pat McAfee Show," Belichick said he had a conversation with UNC Chancellor Lee H. Roberts, confirming rumors about his potential return to the sidelines, this time at the collegiate level.

Belichick’s interest in college football runs deep. He believes today’s college programs mirror the NFL more than ever. From the transfer portal to NIL negotiations, Belichick sees a structure akin to pro football’s free agency and salary cap dynamics. He said:

“It's a little different version of the NFL, much more than it's ever been, I'll say that.

“Let me put this in capital letters: IF I was in a college program, the college program would be a pipeline to the NFL for the players that had the ability to play in the NFL,” Belichick stated.

With this philosophy, he could revolutionize the Tar Heels program and college football in general, transforming it into an NFL talent factory.