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Michael Lombardi Speaks Loudly on Bill Belichick's Behalf

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)

Garrick McGee Expected to Become North Carolina's New Wide Receivers Coach

Louisville wide receivers coach Garrick McGee is expected to join Bill Belichick's staff at UNC under the same role, according to multiple sources close to the situation. McGee spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Cardinals under Jeff Brohm. McGee will join Matt Lombardi and Will Friend as the other offensive position coaches on Belichick's staff. (Inside Carolina)

Chansky’s Notebook: Ad Infinitum

With Bill Belichick, the only bad publicity is no publicity. For UNC's new football coach, the news keeps coming ad infinitum. Every day there is another spin on the same story. With absolutely no verification, the Belichick-back-to-the-NFL rumors keep coming ever since the Hoodie said at his introductory press conference that "I didn’t come here to leave." (Chapelboro.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Joel James Interview, UNC Basketball Preview, Jacolby Criswell To Transfer

A terrific defensive effort helped North Carolina cruise past Cal and now the Tar Heels host Stanford on Saturday (7:34). Joel James joins to discuss overcoming adversity, his time at UNC, and his new role at Carolina (43:20). Plus: ACC weekend preview (25:00), Jacolby Criswell enters the transfer portal (29:22), and more. (Listen To Podcast)

UNC QB Situation, Top Transfer Additions, and Portal Updates

It was my feeling that Bill Belichick and the UNC Football staff is going all in on incoming transfer Ryan Browne, as far as their quarterback. Everything that I was hearing from people close to the situation was that Browne became the guy. Incoming freshman quarterback Bryce Baker also has a chance to come in and actually compete for the starting job. (Inside Carolina)

Video: UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi Talks Tar Heels On The Pat McAfee Show

UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi joined the Pat McAfee show on Thursday to discuss Bill Belichick's time on the recruiting trail, rumors about Belichick's commitment to the Tar Heels, their contract status, building the program, the coaching staff, and much more. (View Video)

Method to his madness: Mack Hollins uses NFL rules to his advantage

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins has made NFL rules a priority, and it’s paying off. He’s second-best among all receivers with at least 50 targets this year at drawing pass interference penalties. The offseason is prime research time for Hollins, as he often has lunch with officials, talking through scenarios. A big key: knowing when refs are watching. (Rochester First)

Michael Lombardi shuts down rumors about Bill Belichick’s unsigned UNC contract

On Thursday, CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones reported Bill Belichick has yet to sign a finalized contract with UNC. However, UNC General Manager Michael Lombardi quickly shut down the rumors. "Bill is recruiting in DC today and Baltimore tomorrow. His focus is on North Carolina football...The NFL isn't an option, so please stop making it one. Thank you." (Sporting News)

UNC QB Jacolby Criswell Enters Transfer Portal

North Carolina quarterback Jacolby Criswell has entered the transfer portal, the second time he has done so after playing for the Tar Heels. Criswell spent three seasons at UNC before transferring to Arkansas where he played in the 2023 season. Criswell returned to Chapel Hill last summer, where he started the final 10 games, including the Fenway Bowl. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Bill Belichick expected to add Mike Priefer, Will Friend to UNC Football coaching staff

Longtime NFL special teams coach Mike Priefer and veteran SEC offensive line coach Will Friend are expected to finalize deals to join Bill Belichick's North Carolina Football staff. After coaching nearly a decade in college, Priefer was a special teams coordinator in the NFL from 2006 to 2022. Friend has a long history of developing college linemen for the NFL. (ESPN.com)

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