In a surprising twist, it’s been reported that Bill Belichick has interviewed to become the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Time will tell whether the potential partnership gains traction, but it appears Belichick is seriously considering the opportunity.

His close friend, former Alabama coach Nick Saban, provided some insight into why that might be the case. Saban, speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, said the lines between college and the NFL have been blurred.

Saban said the main component that would be different is recruiting, but it’s not quite as different as it used to be.

“Relationship building is not as important, not that Bill wouldn’t be good at that,” Saban said. “It’s not as important now that you pay players. I think it becomes a little bit more about the money, and the deal that you make with them. So, it is a little bit more like pro football.”

Saban said he thinks …