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North Carolina coach Bill Belichick announced his initial staff for his first season in Chapel Hill. The staff boasts plenty of recognizable names, along with heavy hitters from both the collegiate and professional levels.
The staff is highlighted by Belichick’s sons, Steve (defensive coordinator) and Brian (defensive backs) in key defensive roles. Quarterbacks coach Matt Lombardi is the son of general manager Michael Lombardi. Matt was an analyst working with quarterbacks at Oregon, including Heisman finalist Dillon Gabriel.
The staff comes with high expectations as North Carolina delivered Belichick a $10 million per year contract that makes him one of the highest-paid coaches in the sport. The $5.3 million assistant salary pool also ranks high, especially in the ACC.
Offensive Staff
Freddie Kitchens, Offensive Coordinator/Tight EndsWill Friend, Offensive LineMatt Lombardi, QuarterbacksGarrick McGee, Wide Receivers Natrone Means, Runnings BacksCaleb Pickrell, Offensive Assistant
Defensive Staff
Steve Belichick, Defensive Coordinator/LinebackersBob Diaco, Defensive LineBrian Belichick, Defensive Backs/SafetiesArmand Hawkins. CornerbacksJamie Collins, Inside LinebackersTy Nichols, Outside Linebackers
Special Teams Staff
Mike Priefer, Special Teams CoordinatorBilly Miller, Special Teams Assistant
Officially, Belichick’s staff has 14 listed assistant coaches, above the limit of 10. However, the limit primarily applies to recruiting; analysts are now able to work with players. Inside Carolina previously reported that Pickrell, Nichols and Collins could join in analyst roles.
Family ties
Belichick is considered the best coach in NFL history, and the staff is filled with connections from his career. Defensive coordinator Steve Belichick…
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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah
Publish date : 2025-03-03 22:35:00
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