Tom Brady expressed his astonishment at Bill Belichick's unexpected decision to helm the North Carolina Tar Heels football program. During his commentary on the Eagles-Steelers game for Fox, Brady admitted to being taken aback by the news.

He lauded Belichick's coaching prowess, predicting a significant boost for the Tar Heels players. Brady emphasized the transformative impact of learning from a coach with Belichick's NFL pedigree, now applying his expertise at the collegiate level.

When asked about Belichick's recruiting prospects, Brady humorously recalled his former coach's reserved demeanor. He shared an anecdote about a post-Super Bowl celebration where Belichick's praise was characteristically understated, highlighting a moment that epitomized their coach-player dynamic.

Belichick's arrival at UNC marks a new chapter for the Tar Heels, who are 6-6 this season and heading to the Fenway Bowl under interim coach Freddie Kitchens. He succeeds Mack Brown, inheriting a program that has consistently reached bowl games but hasn't achieved a 10-win season since 1998, with one exception.