North Carolina general manager Michael Lombardi, who was new Tar Heels head football coach Bill Belichick‘s first official staff addition, is embracing the “professional” side of college football. Specifically,

A report emerged from CBS Sports on Thursday morning that North Carolina coach Bill Belichick hasn’t signed a contract with the program yet, potentially leaving some wiggle room in his buyout should the NFL come calling.

North Carolina general manager Michael Lombardi is trying to shut down speculation that new Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick could return to the NFL. Bill is recruiting in DC today and Baltimore tomorrow.

The North Carolina Tar Heels football general manager told OutKick's Ricky Cobb that Bill Belichick will be staying with the program despite rampant rumors to the contrary.

North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi laid out what the next head coach of the Cowboys needs to do with team owner Jerry Jones.

The general manager of the North Carolina Tar Heels has defiantly claimed Bill Belichick will not abandon college football for an immediate return to the NFL, after the 72-year-old

Some suggested after former Lions OC Ben Johnson rejected the Raiders to become the next HC of the Bears that Raiders minority owner Tom Brady could reach out to Belichick regarding the club's HC opening.

Bill Belichick currently holds third place all-time in professional football wins by a coach, with 302 regular season wins in the NFL. He is 26 behind Don Shula (328 regular season wins) for the top spot, which is something Belichick has been vocal about wanting over the years.

But to combat the rumors, UNC general manager Michael Lombardi appeared on "The Pat ... "And I think to understand the North Carolina system—it is a state institution—it takes awhile to ...

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick and school officials have signed his official employment contract, formalizing last month's hiring after speculation that the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach might opt instead for a return to the NFL.

The formal contract, signed by Belichick on Wednesday and approved by the school, outlines a slew of bonuses and perks for the 72-year-old first-time college coach.

Taking an NFL job is "not an option" this offseason for new North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick, Tar Heels general manager Michael Lombardi said Thursday in attempting to quash rumors.