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Bill Belichick hires three-time Super Bowl champion as general manager at UNC

Bill Belichick will take on the role of college head coach for the first time in his career, prompting him to hire a three-time Super Bowl champion as general manager for his new journey with the UNC Tar Heels.

Bill Belichick has been hired as head coach for the UNC Tar Heels
© IMAGO / Icon SportswireBill Belichick has been hired as head coach for the UNC Tar Heels

A new era is beginning for Bill Belichick. The legendary NFL coach has decided to take on a new challenge as the head coach of the UNC Tar Heels, hiring a three-time Super Bowl champion as general manager to assist him on this journey.

Bill Belichick is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. While his most successful years were with the New England Patriots, his coaching career began long before his tenure with the AFC East powerhouse.

Despite his extensive experience, Belichick has never coached at the college level. Now, he faces the significant challenge of elevating the UNC Tar Heels to new heights in the highly competitive ACC.

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Bill Belichick names general manager for the UNC Tar Heels

Earlier this year, the New England Patriots ended their decades-long partnership with Bill Belichick. Since Tom Brady’s departure, Belichick struggled to maintain the team’s competitive edge, leading to their parting ways.

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Belichick was close to joining the Atlanta Falcons, but negotiations fell through due to disagreements over his demands. He briefly stepped into a role as a football analyst but remained eager to return to coaching.

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Recently, rumors began circulating about Belichick potentially joining the University of North Carolina. This speculation became reality when the Tar Heels officially announced his appointment as their new head coach this week.

Reports suggest that Belichick requested control over several key decisions as part of his agreement with UNC. One of his first major moves was to appoint a new general manager to bolster his staff.

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Bill Belichick, six-time Super Bowl champion

Bill Belichick, six-time Super Bowl champion

Michael Lombardi, a seasoned football executive, has been named the new general manager for the UNC Tar Heels. Lombardi’s impressive résumé includes Super Bowl XIX with the 49ers as a scout and Super Bowls XLIX and LI with the Patriots as an assistant to the coaching staff.

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The decision to hire Lombardi is no coincidence. Unlike Belichick, Lombardi has experience in college football, having served as the recruiting coordinator for UNLV from 1981 to 1984.

Is Michael Lombardi related to Vince Lombardi?

The Lombardi name is one of the most iconic in football history. Vince Lombardi, widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time, led the Green Bay Packers to five NFL championships, winning three of them consecutively.

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However, Michael Lombardi is not related to Vince Lombardi. Vince does have a grandson, Joe Lombardi, who is currently the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos.

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