Six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick left the NFL to take on a new role as the head coach of the University of North Carolina (UNC) football team, all while signing a $50 million deal. The plot thickened when Belichick also brought his son, Steve Belichick, from Washington to join the team as defensive coordinator.
At first glance, this seemed like a family reunion, with fans drawing parallels between this new chapter and the glory days of the Patriots‘ dynasty. But then, sports commentator Colin Cowherd stirred the pot by suggesting that Belichick‘s move to UNC could be more than just a career shift. Cowherd speculated that the legendary coach might be setting himself up for a return to the NFL-one step at a time.
A potential NFL comeback
On The Herd, Cowherd made a bold prediction, claiming that Belichick‘s decision to coach at UNC could be part of a larger strategy to get back into the NFL.
“Why did UNC let Belichick bring his son? Because Bill knows there are two fascinating NFL jobs: Philly and Buffalo,” Cowherd said.
According to Cowherd, Belichick might be setting up his exit strategy from UNC by keeping a close eye on two high-profile NFL positions-those of the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills. Both teams are currently contenders, and should they underperform in the playoffs, the opportunity for Belichick to slide into one of those roles might materialize.
Belichick, who built his legacy in the NFL, would likely consider these positions carefully. The Eagles, led by MVP candidate Jalen Hurts, are riding high with a 12-3 record, while the Bills, with quarterback Josh Allen, boast one of the league’s most explosive offenses.
Cowherd speculated that if the Eagles fail early in the playoffs, Belichick could negotiate his exit from UNC and look toward an NFL return as early as next July.
“If Philly loses early in the playoffs, Belichick could get out of his contract in July,” Cowherd stated, fueling the rumors of a potential return to the NFL.
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