Just the thought of Bill Belichick having any interest in participating in a “Hard Knocks” chronicling the machinations of his North Carolina squad is compelling but hard to believe.

Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels won't end up on "Hard Knocks" after all.UNC's deal to be featured on "Hard Knocks: Offseason" has fallen through, a spokesperson for NFL Media confirmed to CBS Sports on Tuesday.

After NFL owners declined to have their teams featured on “Hard Knocks: Offseason,” they are now upset with the decision to pivot to Bill Belichick.

Mike Florio reports the deal was spiked in part because multiple owners weren't happy with Belichick getting an NFL Films spotlight.

Bill Belichick's move to bring Hard Knocks to UNC angers NFL owners, sparking backlash over his continued influence in football.

The Buffalo Bills passed on re-signing a former draft pick, who struggled in Year 1 with the Jacksonville Jaguars

The harder he tries, the harder it is for Bill Belichick to return to the NFL — directly or indirectly. Tuesday’s statement from NFL Media regarding the failure of NFL Films and North Carolina to reach an agreement regarding offseason Hard Knocks comes a day after rumors began to spread that the deal was off,