Overview
- Belichick told reporters he is preparing for Wake Forest and said that has been his only message to players and recruits who have asked about the Giants talk.
- The Giants created the vacancy by firing head coach Brian Daboll on Nov. 10, with offensive coordinator Mike Kafka serving in the interim and GM Joe Schoen overseeing the search.
- Belichick is in his first season at North Carolina on a reported five-year, $50 million deal, and the Tar Heels are 4-5 after back-to-back wins that kept bowl hopes alive.
- His history with New York includes two Super Bowl titles as the Giants’ defensive coordinator under Bill Parcells, a legacy that fuels renewed interest whenever the job opens.
- Speculation from media and insiders, including a claim by Gary Myers, has not been matched by any confirmed outreach or offer, and earlier buyout reports were publicly denied by Belichick and UNC’s athletic director.