Bill Belichick hasn't officially signed his contract at UNC, but those close to him say he's "committed" to the Tar Heels.

Taking an NFL job is "not an option" this offseason for new North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick, Tar Heels general manager Michael Lombardi said Thursday in attempting to quash rumors.

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Bill Belichick’s UNC deal is unofficially official. The former Patriots coach has yet to sign the five-year contract he agreed to last month to be UNC’s next head coach, CBS Sports reported on Tuesday.

Outside of the Lombardi family, the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach has hired former Browns coach Freddie Kitchens (offensive coordinator), son Steve (defensive coordinator), former CFL coach Chris Jones (defensive assistant), Billy Miller (general position assistant) and Moses Cabrera (strength and conditioning).

Bill Belichick has not yet signed his contract with the University of North Carolina, which reportedly is making school officials wonder if he's planning a departure for the NFL.

But to combat the rumors, UNC general manager Michael Lombardi appeared on "The Pat MacAfee Show" on Thursday to address what's been reported. Let's run through the biggest points Lombardi made that suggest Belichick isn't leaving Chapel Hill anytime soon.

As speculation about Bill Belichick's NFL return heats up, Michael Lombardi addresses reports of the legendary coach's unsigned contract with North Carolina and his focus on the Tar Heels.

Some higher-ups in college football were reportedly worried about Belichick taking his time to fill out his staff at UNC.