Bill Belichick’s offensive coordinator search focusing on Chip Kelly, Bobby Petrino

Posted Dec 20, 2025
UNC Football coach Bill Belichick is focusing on two other former NFL head coaches to replace fired UNC offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens. Chip Kelly, who was fired last month as Raiders offensive coordinator, previously coached the Eagles and 49ers. Petrino coached the Falcons in 2007, abruptly leaving to become head coach at Arkansas. (NBC Sports)

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