Belichick rebuffs Giants rumors, reaffirms commitment to UNC

Rumors swirled this past week that North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick may be making a return to the National Football League after the New York Giants fired their head coach, former Belichick prodigy Brian Daboll.Belichick, however, said he’s not going anywhere.The Patriots legend took to Instagram Friday night to reaffirm his commitment to the university.”I have great respect and genuinely care for the New York Giants organization and both the Mara and Tisch families,” Belichick wrote. “However, despite circulating rumors, I have not and will not pursue any NFL head coaching vacancies.”Belichick won two Super Bowls as the Giants’ defensive coordinator in ’86 and ’90.After an up-and-down first season with the Tar Heels, rumors percolated that the 8-time Super Bowl-winning coach could be a one-and-done in college.Belichick says his commitment to the UNC football program “has not wavered,” and that he remains committed to improving the team and developing his players.”We’re on to Wake Forest,” Belichick concluded.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. —

Rumors swirled this past week that North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick may be making a return to the National Football League after the New York Giants fired their head coach, former Belichick prodigy Brian Daboll.

Belichick, however, said he’s not going anywhere.

The Patriots legend took to Instagram Friday night to reaffirm his commitment to the university.

“I have great respect and genuinely care for the New York Giants organization and both the Mara and Tisch families,” Belichick wrote. “However, despite circulating rumors, I have not and will not pursue any NFL head coaching vacancies.”

Belichick won two Super Bowls as the Giants’ defensive coordinator in ’86 and ’90.

After an up-and-down first season with the Tar Heels, rumors percolated that the 8-time Super Bowl-winning coach could be a one-and-done in college.

Belichick says his commitment to the UNC football program “has not wavered,” and that he remains committed to improving the team and developing his players.

“We’re on to Wake Forest,” Belichick concluded.