“Why Bill Belichick’s Unconventional No-Show at North Carolina’s Pro Day Could Signal a Major Shift for the Patriots”

Bill Belichick—the name rings bells not just in the NFL but now resounds through the halls of college football as he takes the helm at North Carolina. But before we dive into that, can we just take a moment to wonder what it’s like to juggle being a legendary coach while also managing personal life headlines? Recent reports have highlighted that Bill missed a significant Pro Day event—one that 31 out of 32 NFL teams attended—because of early morning meetings. Talk about dedication! While the scouts missed seeing the iconic strategist in action, his absence didn’t derail the day. Instead, it showcased the balancing act that has become Belichick’s new reality post-Patriots. As he gears up for the 2025 season, set to kick off against TCU, he’s left us all with one intriguing question: Can this coaching mastermind translate his NFL success onto the college gridiron? Buckle up, because it’s shaping up to be an exhilarating ride. LEARN MORE.

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North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick is a busy man these days.

He’s doing his best to run the program despite missing Monday’s Pro Day. The Athletic’s Joe Person reported that he had to miss the event since he was leading a bunch of meetings that started at 7 a.m. ET.

Scouts from 31 of the 32 NFL teams were in attendance but didn’t get to see one of the best head coaches of all time.

Even though he wasn’t there, the Pro Day went on without any issues. He’ll get to see some of the same scouts during future Pro Days leading up to the NFL Draft.

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 12: Head Coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels smiles prior to a press conference on December 12, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

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Pro Days are super beneficial for NFL teams since they get to see prospects have on-the-field workouts and do drills. It helps teams determine if they want to take players once the NFL Draft comes around in April.

Belichick got by UNC in December after the school parted ways with Mack Brown. Brown was in his second stint with the school and had been the head coach for the previous six seasons. He finished the 2024 season with a 6-6 record and his second tenure with a 44-33 record.

Belichick took the 2024 season off and did a lot of media after he and the New England Patriots parted ways after the 2023 NFL season ended. The two sides felt it was best to go their separate ways after Belichick helped the Patriots win six Super Bowls during his tenure.

He will try to help North Carolina reach the top of the mountain in college football when the 2025 season starts in late August. Belichick’s first game on the sideline will be on August 30 against TCU.