John Harbaugh believes North Carolina is ‘going to be a destination’ with Bill Belichick

Bill Belichick’s decision to become North Carolina’s head coach this week sent the sports world into a frenzy.

After winning six Super Bowls, Belichick has moved on from the NFL to college, where he will play against Duke and Clemson instead of the Ravens or Chiefs. However, head coach John Harbaugh has no doubt that his longtime NFL buddy and rival will enjoy success.

“I’m really happy for the coach,” Harbaugh said. “I texted him, haven’t heard back yet. He’s been a bit busy.

“He’s going to be great. He’s going to do a great job. He’s going to have great players. One thing about Coach Belichick. He’s going to have a bunch of guys who like football, who want to be great, who want to work hard, to think on football going home, coming to work. If you’re interested in football and want to be good at what you do, North Carolina is going to be a destination.”

Ravens outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy, who won two Super Bowls with Belichick and the Patriots, echoed those statements, saying college players who fit Belichick will “come into the NFL very, very prepared.”

Harbaugh, who hosted Belichick at the Under Armor Performance Center in May for the Harbaugh Coaching Academy Summit, said he was struck by Belichick’s strong desire to coach at the college level, reflecting the love he has for the game and for to teach it.

“He’s won how many Super Bowls, he’s got all the rings, arguably the best NFL coach in the history of the game.” Harbaugh said. “Obviously the most successful. To say I’ve always dreamed of this (coaching college football)? That’s saying something. Now he’s getting a chance to do it.”