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.

Last off season Giants GM Joe Schoen found himself in the crosshairs of widespread criticism during the offseason version of Hard Knocks from NFL Films when he allowed Saquon Barkley - the team's best player and face of the franchise - to walk.

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

Legendary coach of the New England Patriots Bill Belichick is turning over a new leaf this fall by coaching NCAA football at the helm of the North Carolina Tar