Bill Belichick provided a winning quote on Thursday during his introductory press conference as the new head coach at North Carolina. When asked if the NFL remains an option should he enjoy immediate success in Chapel Hill, Belichick had a quick response.

Bill Belichick may be an unconventional hire for North Carolina, but that doesn't mean he is doomed to fail at the college level. Just ask Deion Sanders, who has already stamped his seal of approval on this move by the Tar Heels.

Get over the shock of Bill Belichick going to coach at North Carolina after a career as arguably the greatest NFL coach of all time. Get your jokes off now — and, really, all throughout the next few seasons, too. Yes, this is going to be awkward. It’ll probably even be uncomfortable.