North Carolina football rumors: Chip Kelly, Bobby Petrino named as candidates to be Bill Belichick’s OC

Bill Belichick and North Carolina begin an aggressive OC search, with names like Chip Kelly and Bobby Petrino emerging as early candidates.

Two members of Belichick’s staff at UNC are out

UNC football “parted ways” with Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer on Friday, the first staff shake-up after a 4–8 season

UNC Making Major Coaching Changes After Bill Belichick's Disappointing First Season

Priefer spent 20 years coaching special teams in the NFL with the Jaguars, Giants, Chiefs, Broncos, Vikings and Browns before he joined Belichick's first staff at North Carolina. The Tar Heels averaged 18.3 yards per kick return which was 105th in the nation this season. They were 77th in average punt return yardage.
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