Bill Belichick, Michael Lombardi and NFL

The Consigliere: How Michael Lombardi became the top adviser behind Bill Belichick's North Carolina takeover
It's an early Thursday morning and Michael Lombardi is focused on breaking down tight end tape. He knows what his boss, Bill Belichick, wants at the position but it is still an ar
North Carolina general manager Michael Lombardi working to implement NFL-style approach under Bill Belichick
Fittingly, the former NFL executive’s days sound a lot like they did in the league — so he can be forgiven if he occasionally slips up with past terms like referencing a “draft board” when discussing recruiting.
Michael Lombardi Says Bill Belichick's UNC Considers Itself the '33rd' NFL Team
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UNC football aims to be the '33rd' pro team, new general manager Michael Lombardi says
The Tar Heels' new GM spoke publicly Tuesday for the first time since assuming the position. "A lot of pride in this program."
Five takeaways from my reporting on North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi, Bill Belichick's top advisor
In college football's most interesting story in 2025, Lombardi is the consigliere to its most interesting coach
UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi press conference on vision for Tar Heels
UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi on Tuesday at the Kenan Football Center discussed Bill Belichick's vision for the Tar Heels.
Bill Belichick hires familiar face to join North Carolina staff
Continuing to finish up his coaching staff at North Carolina, Bill Belichick is expected to hire a familiar face as one of the position coaches
Five takeaways from my reporting on UNC GM Michael Lombardi, Bill Belichick's top adviser
In college football's most interesting story of 2025, UNC general manager Michael Lombardi is the consigliere to the sport's most interesting coach, Bill Belichick.
Michael Lombardi says UNC football considers itself ‘33rd team’ in NFL under Bill Belichick
UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi held a press conference Tuesday to discuss the Tar Heels' approach under Bill Belichick.
Tar Heels GM Lombardi working to implement NFL-style approach under Belichick
North Carolina general manager Michael Lombardi says everything the Tar Heels do under new coach Bill Belichick "is ...
UNC’s Bill Belichick and staff still getting feel for the college game, college ways
General manager Michael Lombardi said the first 60 days on the job were “incredible” with the caveat there’s much work still ...