Bill Belichick makes decision on New York Giants' head coaching job

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This will shock no one, at least in the theme of it.

Bill Belichick is "on to Wake Forest."

The North Carolina Tar Heels head football coach released a statement Friday night in regards to the New York Giants' job, which will conceptually be open after the season following the firing of Brian Daboll.

Belichick has been linked to the gig, and he decided to clear things up.

He doesn't plan on going anywhere.

This was the statement:

I have great respect and genuinely care for the New York Giants organization and both the Mara and Tisch families. The New York Giants played an important role in my life and in my coaching journey. It was a privilege for me to work for the Mara family and be a member of Coach Parcells’ staff for over a decade. However, despite circulating rumors, I have not and will not pursue any NFL head coaching vacancies.

Since arriving in Chapel Hill, my commitment to the UNC Football program has not waivered. We have tremendous support from the university, our alumni, and the entire Carolina community. My focus remains solely on continuing to improve this team, develop our players, and build a program that makes Tar Heel fans proud. 

We're on to Wake Forest.

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This is Belichick's first year as a college football coach.

He didn't coach anywhere in 2024 following his end with the New England Patriots in 2023.

Belichick was on the Giants' coaching staff from 1979-1990, winning two Super Bowl rings as an assistant. That is part of the reason he's been connected to this gig.

But at least based on this, the Giants will have to look elsewhere for their next head coach.

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