Some things are very clear at this point in time.
The UNC football program is a work in progress, featuring a roster that simply isn't talented enough to compete against higher-level competition.
Bill Belichick understands this more than anyone, as he's the one who helped piece this roster together, essentially behind the 8-ball. With no prior relationships on the recruiting trail and limited options to work with in the transfer portal, the UNC football program essentially filled the roster to fill the roster, putting them in a weird spot this season.
Now at 2-3 and rumors swirling about his future in Chapel Hill, Belichick was adamant that his plan is to stay and guide this ship back in the right direction.