With rumors swirling about Bill Belichick potentially interviewing for the University of North Carolina’s head coaching job, the idea of the legendary NFL coach transitioning to college football has sparked plenty of debate. On Sunday morning, Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and Julian Edelman weighed in on the topic during a segment on FOX NFL Kickoff—and their reactions left no room for doubt.
When asked if they could envision their former New England Patriots head coach taking the reins of a college program, Brady didn’t hesitate.
“No,” he said bluntly, shaking his head.
“Absolutely not,” Edelman chimed in, as Gronkowski silently nodded in agreement with his teammates.
Edelman, never one to shy away from stirring the pot, turned to Brady and posed a follow-up question: could Belichick really recruit 18-year-old college players? That’s when Brady stole the show, delivering a spot-on—and hilarious—impression of how he imagined the famously no-nonsense Belichick would handle recruiting.
“Listen, you really wanna come here?” Brady said, scrunching his face into a stern snarl to mimic Belichick’s signature demeanor. “I mean, we don’t really want ya anyway, but I guess you could come. We’ll figure out if you’ll play.”
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The set erupted in laughter, with Edelman and Gronkowski clearly amused by Brady’s impersonation. However, Brady went on to strike a more reflective tone about Belichick’s unique talents.
“There’s no doubt he could excel in a lot of different areas,” Brady said. “Obviously, he’s tremendous—even when he lets his personality shine. But getting out there on the recruiting trail? Dealing with all these college kids and their families? That would be… frightening.”
While the idea of Belichick pitching himself to high school prospects might sound amusing to his former players, the reports surrounding the UNC job are serious.
According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, Belichick has already met with UNC officials twice and is reportedly expected to accept the position if it is formally offered. The potential move has sparked intrigue across both the NFL and college football landscapes, as fans wonder how one of the greatest football minds in history might adapt to the world of NCAA coaching.
For now, it seems Brady, Edelman, and Gronkowski aren’t convinced—but they’re more than happy to provide the comedy as the speculation unfolds.
