Could Bill Belichick’s tenure at Chapel Hill already be coming to a close?
According to Andrew Jones of 247Sports.com — a subsidiary outlet of CBS — “potential exit strategy discussions” have started at the University of North Carolina over Belichick’s future as head coach of the program amid an underwhelming 2-3 start.
Jones noted that while those discussions may not result in Belichick being ousted, “preliminary conversations” about the possibility of the Tar Heels parting ways with the longtime Patriots head coach remain on the table.
As noted by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk — referencing Jones’ report — the focus for UNC in these discussions “would be to eliminate or minimize Belichick’s buyout” after the university signed him to a five-year, $50 million contract.