The North Carolina Tar Heels are looking for something to establish as a success in the Bill Belichick era. Over a year into the regime, Belichick’s program has been under constant criticism and negative press, thanks to a broken promise as the “ 33rd franchise ” for NFL teams despite not having a single Tar Heel selected in the NFL Draft. North Carolina should be a better program than they were last season, and all signs point to that being the case. Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick addresses the media after the second half of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images | Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images However, if the Tar Heels want to sit here this time next year and think of any positives from Belichick’s first two years, it comes down to finding that standout player on either side of the ball that resembles resilience, production, and selflessness.…