Bill Belichick tries to cool Giants head-coaching rumors

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Bill Belichick did his best to cool rumors of his alleged interest in the New York Giants’ head-coaching job as the North Carolina Tar Heels' season heads into the final stretch.

The rumor mill linked Belichick’s name to the coaching vacancy almost immediately as the team dismissed Brian Daboll earlier this week. He was asked about the job during his media availability on Tuesday afternoon.

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Then-defensive coordinator Bill Belichick of the New York Giants, circa 1985. (Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

He said his focus was on Wake Forest.

"I mean, I’ve been asked about it from time to time," he told reporters. "Look, I’ve been down this road before. I’m focused on Wake Forest. That’s it. And that’s my commitment to this team. And next week it’ll be to our next opponent and so forth. But I’m here to do the best I can for this team."

Belichick is considered to be one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time. He won six Super Bowl titles as head coach of the New England Patriots and two more as the defensive coordinator of the Giants under Bill Parcells.

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North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick smiles as he walks the sidelines before the Stanford game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

NFL writer Gary Myers, the author of "Once a Giant" and "Brady vs. Belichick: The Dynasty Debate," had