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Bill Belichick, UNC reportedly discussed HC succession plan involving son Steve Belichick

It’s been widely reported that Bill Belichick wants to be back on the sideline with a headset next football season.

The 72-year-old is discussing finer details with the University of North Carolina regarding the football program’s vacant head coaching job, according to Ollie Connolly of The Guardian.

Coming off initial reports on Thursday that the sides have conducted an interview following former HC Mack Brown’s firing, Belichick has reportedly negotiated a succession plan if he were to be hired by UNC.

Per Connolly, the ex-Patriots head coach and general manager wants “a guarantee that Stephen Belichick will be named the school’s coach in waiting.