Bill Belichick, without hesitation, persuaded Tim Tebow to forfeit $1 million only to later release him.
Bill Belichick, the legendary coach of the New England Patriots, is set to make his college football debut as the head coach of the University of North Carolina (UNC) on Monday. Belichick took over the role in September 2025, following a successful career in the NFL, where he led the Patriots to an impressive six Super Bowl victories.
As UNC prepares to face TCU, there is uncertainty surrounding Belichick's coaching style, with Sonny Dykes, the coach of TCU, expressing his doubts. Dykes admitted he is unsure what to expect from Belichick, given his extensive experience in the NFL.
One figure who is familiar with Belichick's coaching style is Rob Gronkowski, a former player for the Patriots. Gronkowski believes that Belichick has lost one of the skills that made him so successful at the University of North Carolina. He cites constant distractions and lack of football talk as potential challenges for Belichick in the college environment.
Despite these concerns, Belichick's tenure at UNC begins with a significant connection to the college football world. Tim Tebow, the College Football Hall of Fame inductee in 2023, had a brief stint with the Patriots. Tebow signed with the team in 2013, working behind Tom Brady, but was eventually cut by August.
Before his NFL career, Tebow was taken with the 25th overall pick by the Denver Broncos. He also spent time with the Jets and the Eagles before retiring from football for the second and final time in 2021. Tebow left the NFL with almost $10 million in career earnings.
After being cut from the Patriots, Tebow signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets in 2016. He also joined ESPN as an analyst in 2013. Belichick, during Tebow's time with the Patriots, asked him to avoid media attention and "go under the radar."
John Gruden, a renowned coach himself, described Tebow as "the strongest human being that's ever played the position" and "is the kind of guy who could revolutionize the game." However, Tebow's time with the Patriots was short-lived, and he started only two preseason games for the team.
As Belichick prepares for his college debut, speculation regarding his personal life has also arisen. There has been talk about the role of his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, in his affairs.
With Tebow now an analyst and Dykes leading TCU, the focus is on Belichick and UNC as they embark on a new chapter in college football. The outcome of this game will undoubtedly be a testament to Belichick's adaptability and ability to succeed in a new environment.
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