BILL BELICHICK has been tipped to join a new NFL team.
The six-time NFL winner has been out the league since his 23-year New England Patriots reign ended 18 months ago.
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Belichick is currently in charge of UNC’s Tar Heels after agreeing a $50m five-year contract.
But PFT’s Mike Florio reckons if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers come calling, the 73-year-old may move away from collegiate level.
He said: “Much of it depends on what the Bucs do (or don’t do) in 2025, and what the Tar Heels do (or don’t do) in 2025.
“Still, with Belichick’s buyout down to $1 million as of last Sunday, let’s not assume no one at the NFL level will want Belichick.
“The Bucs have the talent; if ownership decides that an excellent game-day coach could get them back to the top of the mountain, it’s not as nutty as it may seem.
“We’re not saying Todd Bowles shouldn’t keep the job.
“We’re just trying to stay ahead of the curve. And the curve could indeed bend in unexpected ways in Tampa.”
The $1m buyout mentioned means Belichick will have to pay that figure to the university to leave.
That figure was at $10m before June 1, with the clause included to ensure he did not jump back to the NFL quickly.
He appears fully committed to UNC after stepping back from his media career.
Belichick will not feature on ManningCast or be co-host of Inside the NFL.
