Dre Bly Putting In The Time

Posted May 21, 2020
North Carolina cornerbacks coach, Dré Bly knew he'd have doubters. An 11-year NFL veteran and 2014 College Football Hall of Fame inductee, some people questioned if Bly could relate to players not of his caliber. Ultimately, such concerns proved unfounded, as Bly helped the Tar Heels' defense go from one of the ACC's worst to one of its best last season. (GoHeels.com)

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