Bill Belichick’s UNC Coaching Choices Stirring Unease Among Fans

Chapel Hill: So, is Bill Belichick’s time as the head coach at UNC already in jeopardy? That’s what folks around here are starting to think. It seems like his staff choices, or lack thereof, are raising eyebrows.

Since taking the job a month ago, he’s kept Freddie Kitchens as offensive coordinator and brought in his son, Steve, as defensive coordinator. He also hired Matt Lombardi, Chris Jones, and Billy Miller for various roles.

But here’s the kicker: he hasn’t tapped into his coaching tree at all. No Matt Patricia or Joe Judge in sight, which has some people feeling uneasy. With a $10 million budget for staff, it feels a bit thin.

The athletic director and ACC president are reportedly worried that Belichick might be waiting for an NFL offer. If that’s the case, his contract has a $10 million buyout that drops to just $1 million in the second year.

This whole situation could mean a short stay for Belichick at UNC, especially since he’s close to breaking Don Shula’s all-time wins record. Recently, there were whispers about the Raiders reaching out to him, but that fizzled out.

And now, with the Cowboys job open after Mike McCarthy’s departure, who knows what could happen? For now, Belichick is gearing up for his first season, having snagged UConn star Pryce Yates as a transfer.