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    Loophole in Bill Belichick’s Contract With North Carolina Opens Easy Path for Legendary HC’s Return to NFL

    Bill Belichick’s contract with North Carolina just became the NFL’s wild card. A loophole no one saw coming now opens an unexpected door for the legendary coach’s return to the NFL. Belichick, known for his razor-sharp tactics and iconic stoic demeanor, could swap college sidelines for NFL battlefields with surprising ease. It’s like a chess game where even the chessboard changes shape mid-play.

    NFL fans and analysts are now watching closely, as this loophole could mean the return of a coach who’s crafted dynasties and shattered records. Belichick’s next move? Only time (and that loophole) will reveal it.

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    Bill Belichick’s UNC Buyout Loophole: A Cheap Shortcut Back to the NFL?

    College football analyst Brad Crawford laid it out on X: “Bill Belichick’s buyout at UNC drops from $10M to $1M after June 1, 2025. I read it again to make sure. He could leave for an NFL job at minimal cost before he even coaches his first game with the Tar Heels.”

     

    Belichick’s contract at UNC is a hefty five-year deal, averaging $10 million annually. That salary places him among the top earners in college football.

    Only seven college coaches earned $10 million or more last season, showcasing UNC’s commitment. Meanwhile, former UNC coach Mack Brown earned $5 million for 2024 — he boasts national championship pedigree.

    Belichick, already a giant in NFL history, could follow in the footsteps of coaches like Pete Carroll, Jim Harbaugh, and Nick Saban, who’ve made the jump between the NFL and NCAA. Carroll and Harbaugh eventually returned to the pros after college stints, while Saban circled back and forth in a career that saw him coach in both realms.

    Belichick’s NFL future remains open-ended, but with this loophole, the legendary coach’s return to the NFL could happen sooner and cheaper than anyone anticipated.

    Belichick Returns to His College Roots, Honoring His Father’s Legacy

    NFL analyst Colin Cowherd has a bold prediction: Bill Belichick’s stint at UNC might last just one year because of legal fine print
    North Carolina Tar Heels new head coach Bill Belichick at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

    Belichick’s back where it all started. The 72-year-old joined UNC with a personal touch, honoring his dad, who coached with the Tar Heels in the ’50s. In his intro, he lifted a vintage UNC sweatshirt that once belonged to his father — a cool nod to his deep college ball roots.

    “I’ve always wanted to coach in college football,” Belichick said. “It just never really worked out. But now? This is a dream come true.”

    Growing up with a dad entrenched in college football for 50 years, Belichick ate, slept, and breathed the game before ever hitting NFL sidelines. Now, he’s bringing that grit and passion back to Carolina — not just as a coach but as a man reconnecting with the roots that sparked his love for the game.

    Belichick’s move isn’t just about strategy and playbooks; it’s about full-circle storytelling. A coach who built his NFL legend is now back where he belongs — chasing a different kind of glory but with the same relentless spirit.

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