Belichick takes over North Carolina, and Tom Brady speaks with rare clarity about the hire, calling Belichick the most prepared, hardest-working coach he’s been around. Brady believes UNC will drill fundamentals, raise expectations, and push players toward NFL readiness. The move sits against a backdrop of NIL, transfer portals, and college rosters, where recruiting and retention are constant threads. The Tar Heels open the Belichick era on Sept. 1 vs. TCU, a live test of the new regime.

The piece notes the inherent challenge of coaching 17- and 18-year-olds versus late‑teen to early‑20s players, plus a potential learning curve as Belichick navigates college rosters, development, and roster turnover. It also touches on Brady’s broader Patriots context, including rookies turning heads in the preseason as a reminder of the program’s track record for turning potential into NFL futures.