Michael Lombardi Speaks Loudly on Bill Belichick's Behalf

Posted Jan 17, 2025
As much as some in the national media continue to push the notion North Carolina Football Coach Bill Belichick has his eyes out for NFL jobs, it’s simply not true. None of it. Those are the words from Michael Lombardi, who serves as Belichick’s general manager at UNC and won three Super Bowls working under Belichick with the New England Patriots. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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