Bill Belichick signs three-time Super Bowl champ with Patriots for the UNC Tar Heels

The UNC Tar Heels recently added Bill Belichick as their new head coach. In recent days, he has been revealing his coaching staff, and now a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots is joining him in this new quest.

Last year, the New England Patriots made the decision not to continue with Bill Belichick. The head coach gave six Super Bowl rings to a franchise that was not regarded as a successful one at all.

Nevertheless, the departure of Tom Brady in 2020 changed everything for Bill Belichick. The head coach couldn’t find success without the legendary quarterback, leading to his exit from the Patriots after a remarkable 24-year tenure.

Bill Belichick welcomes a three-time Super Bowl champion to the UNC Tar Heels

A new era will begin for the UNC Tar Heels. In recent days, the University of North Carolina was rumored to be interested in hiring Bill Belichick as head coach, suggestions that became a reality almost immediately.

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Bill Belichick is one of the most successful coaches in NFL history. He led the Patriots to six Super Bowl victories, but he failed to find a landing spot after being released by the club last year.

After not being signed by any NFL team, Belichick started a broadcasting career. Nevertheless, his desire to coach was still there, which is why he didn’t hesitate to take the job offered by the UNC Tar Heels.

Since accepting the offer, Bill Belichick has been adding several members to his staff. Now, a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots is joining him to create a formidable group of coaches.

Steve Belichick, new defensive coordinator for the UNC Tar Heels

Steve Belichick, son of Bill, will become the defensive coordinator for the UNC Tar Heels, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. He won three Super Bowl rings while being his dad’s assistant coach with the New England Patriots.

What is Steve Belichick’s experience?

Steve Belichick was the assistant coach for the Patriots from 2015 to 2018. He then coached several specific positions such as safeties, linebackers, and defensive backs before joining the University of Washington this year as defensive coordinator.

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According to rumors, Bill’s idea to hire Steve is to give him the head coach position once his tenure is over. The legendary coach wants to create a smooth transition once he retires in the future.