These current Tar Heels would be fully justified in exploring the options that are out there for them.
The rumors are swirling, the buyout discussions have been ongoing, and the locker room is complete chaos right now in North Carolina.
Bill Belichick's stint with the UNC football program is progressing toward being just that: a short-lived nightmarish situation. While there's still plenty to be sorted out, it's never too early to start thinking about what current players could be heading to (or back to) the transfer portal at some point, either immediately after any changes occur or during the offseason.