Bill Belichick’s storied coaching tree has finally withered. Two years removed from the league, his ventures both in college and the pros have faltered. His brief college stint at UNC has already gone off the rails. The Tar Heels sit at 4-5, but the latest blow comes from the NFL. The New York Giants’ decision to fire head coach Brian Daboll on Monday signals a major setback for Belichick’s once-dominant legacy.

Daboll, who compiled a 20-40-1 record over three-plus seasons, was the last active NFL head coach directly connected to Belichick. His dismissal follows a string of failed tenures from former Belichick assistants, including Jerod Mayo, Josh McDaniels, Brian Flores, Bill O’Brien, Matt Patricia, and Joe Judge. On Monday, Seth Wickersham shared the news on X: “Brian Daboll’s dismiss

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