Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick held his opening press conference Thursday in Chapel Hill <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/12/11/north-carolina-announces-5-year-deal-with-bill-belichick-to-take-over-as-coach-of-the-tar-heels/">after being named</a> the University of North Carolina’s new head coach.

During the nearly 45-minute presser, Belichick was asked what he would say to people who believe he could leave his job as head coach of UNC for the NFL if he succeeds at the college level.

“I didn’t come here to leave,” Belichick said.

The 72-year-old was all smiles during Thursday’s session. He joked after one long answer that he tends to “ramble” in press conferences.

Belichick signed a five-year contract. He leaves the NFL <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/12/12/bill-belichicks-son-not-surprised-to-see-dad-take-unc-job-he-loves-coaching/">14 wins short</a> of Don Shula’s all-time record.

Bill Belichick is not planning a return to the NFL after signing a five-year contract at UNC. “I didn’t come here to leave.”{ai:summary}<p>Bill Belichick, the former Patriots head coach, held his introductory press conference as the new head coach of the University of North Carolina. He emphasized his commitment to the college program, stating, “I didn’t come here to leave,” despite speculation about a potential return to the NFL.</p><p>Belichick, 72, signed a five-year contract with UNC and expressed enthusiasm for his new role, joking about his tendency to "ramble" during press events. He is 14 wins shy of breaking Don Shula’s all-time coaching record in the NFL. #sports</p>

UNC’s Bill Belichick not planning return to NFL: ‘Didn’t come here to leave’

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