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Bill Belichick is now the head coach of the University of North Carolina’s football team. This news seems surprising, and even the school’s fans aren’t quite sure what to think about it yet.
The Athletic’s Brendan Marks reported a different contract length initially.
Belichick signed a five-year deal worth $50 million with UNC, although there was some confusion at first. People thought it was a three-year contract for $30 million. Despite this mix-up, the annual pay was correct. The strange start might hint that this partnership won’t last long.
HC Bill Belichick's UNC Contract
— Spotrac (@spotrac) December 12, 2024
▪️5 years, $50M
▪️$30M (3 years) guaranteed
▪️$3.5M of annual bonuses tied to:
Final Rank, Wins, ACC Champ, CFP Games
He gets $10M to allocate to assistant coaches, & UNC has agreed to increase NIL spending from $4M to $20M
UNC is offering big money and resources to support Belichick in his new role. This is a significant move for a school that struggled under Mack Brown’s leadership recently.
Yet, there’s doubt about Belichick sticking around for the full term. He’s getting older and might be tempted back to the NFL or media work. The initial contract error could be a sign of what’s to come.
Remarkably, Belichick is just 15 wins away from breaking Don Shula’s all-time NFL wins record. If an opportunity arises in professional football again, would he seize it?
After leaving the Patriots, Belichick has dabbled in TV work. What if a major network offers him a lucrative position?
Belichick addressed these concerns at his first press conference. He assured everyone he plans to fulfill his commitment at Chapel Hill without any escape plans in mind.
