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Brady Backs Belichick’s NFL-Modeled Rebuild at UNC and Warns of Coaching Younger Players

Brady’s remarks highlight NCAA practice limits as a key test for Belichick’s famed preparation methods.

Jan 20, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrate the win over the Kansas City Chiefs during overtime in the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels new head coach Bill Belichick walks to his seat for the announcement of his hiring at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Tom Brady said Belichick will instill pro-level fundamentals and techniques to prepare Tar Heels for the NFL.
  • Brady cautioned that coaching 17- and 18-year-old athletes presents a learning curve due to their physical development and limited college film study time.
  • UNC’s NFL-style overhaul under Belichick and GM Mike Lombardi has driven the program into the top 20 of 247Sports’ composite recruiting rankings.
  • The university has poured significant NIL funding and staffing into the ‘33rd team’ concept, fueling sold-out ticket sales and heightened media scrutiny.
  • On-field results when North Carolina opens at home against TCU on Sept. 1 will shape perceptions of the experiment’s success.