Bill Belichick showed interest in unlikely coaching gig before taking UNC job: reports [Video]

Nearly 25 years after infamously resigning as head coach of the New York Jets, Bill Belichick apparently considered that job again.

In 2000, Belichick was about to take over as the next head coach of the New York Jets. But during his introductory press conference, he resigned and wrote it on a napkin.

Belichick cited questions he had about ownership for his decision. He then went to the New England Patriots and made Jets fans’ lives a living hell for the next two-plus decades.

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Now, Belichick is the head coach of UNC, but it reportedly didn’t happen without him first showing interest in … the Jets.

A couple weeks before going to Chapel Hill, The Athletic says, Belichick’s “inner circle” had informal talks with some NFL teams, including the Jets. However, there were no formal discussions, and the UNC opportunity came about.

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