Video: Bill Belichick Says UNC Coaching Staff Will Have a 'Strong NFL Presence'

Legendary head coach Bill Belichick is embarking on his new life as UNC head coach, and it sounds like he's planning on bringing some familiar faces with him.

During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, Belichick revealed that he's going to start putting together his coaching staff within the coming weeks, and many of the coaches he brings in will have NFL experience.

"I'll really start to move on that this week and next week. A lot of coaches that are potentially available that'll be on the staff are either still involved in college football bowl games, playoffs or they're still involved in the NFL, which we still have another week of the regular season, and then some of them are in the playoffs as well, so we'll see how that plays out. But there will be a strong NFL presence on the staff, but not exclusively. We have some other people, too, that we're working on," Belichick said.

Belichick already announced that he will be retaining former Tar Heels interim head coach Freddie Kitchens on his staff. Kitchens, who coached the Cleveland Browns in 2019, has been with the UNC football program since 2023.

Belichick is also expected to bring his son Stephen Belichick with him to UNC. Stephen Belichick spent the 2024 season as defensive coordinator for Washington after previously working under his dad with the New England Patriots.

The 72-year-old added that his staff will be focused on establishing a winning culture and developing players at UNC.

"So, trying to put together the best that we can, coaches that'll help the players and help produce winning football at Carolina. That's what we're there for, we're there to help the players," he said.