Bill Belichick doesn't worry about anything except North Carolinanext opponent. The UNC coach knows there's an opening in the NFL that many have linked him to, but his focus is on Wake Forest.
Belichick's name was tied up To New York Giants coaching vacancy as Daboll was relieved of his duties following New York's Week 10 loss to Chicago Bears. In classic Belichick style, he downplayed the issue while reaffirming his commitment to his current role.
“I've been asked about this from time to time, but I've been down this road before.” Belichick said. “I'm focused on Wake Forest. That's it, and that's my commitment to this team, and next week it will be to our next opponent and so on. But, you know, I’m here to do everything I can for this team.”
It's easy to see why so many people are speculating about Belichick's possible interest in the Giants, and vice versa. Before winning six Super Bowls with the team PatriotsBelichick won a pair of Super Bowls as the Giants' defensive coordinator under Bill Parcells. He was carried off the field by Giants players after New York shut down. Washington in the 1986 NFC title game en route to victory over Broncos V Super Bowl XXI.
Four years later, Belichick's defense held on to a mighty victory. 49ersThe offense was down to just 13 points, one of the biggest upsets in conference title game history. A week later, his defense made even more history with a productive game. Accounts attack only up to 19 points in the next Super Bowl ever played.
In 2009, on the way back to Giants Stadium, Belichick. burst into tears remembering his years with the Giants. Ironically, it was the Giants who handed Belichick's Patriots two of his three Super Bowl losses, including New York's shocking upset of the previously undefeated Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.
While he said he's focused on his current task as coach of the Tar Heels, Belichick also hasn't ruled out the possibility of taking over with the Giants. Until he does, or until the Giants hire another coach, don't expect this storyline to go anywhere anytime soon.
