On Monday, the Giants fired coach Brian Daboll. On Tuesday, North Carolina coach Bill Belichick didn’t conclusively slam the door on the possibility of pursuing the job.

On Friday night, Belichick issued a statement conveying a far more clear message.

“I have great respect and genuinely care for the New York Giants organization and both the Mara and Tisch families,” Belichick said in a statement released by the program. “The New York Giants played an important role in my life and in my coaching journey. It was a privilege for me to work for the Mara family and be a member of Coach Parcells’ staff for over a decade. However, despite circulating rumors, I have not and will not pursue any NFL head coaching vacancies .

“Since arriving in Chapel Hill, my commitment to the UNC Footbal

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