Heel Tough Blog: Bill Belichick Press Conference Takeaways- 8/6

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Wednesday was an off day for the Tar Heels from on-field practice, but that didn’t stop the head coach of the team, Bill Belichick, from speaking to the media for the second time this month. Here is a look at our biggest takeaways from what he had to say in his second press conference in the last five days.

Acclamation Period Still Commencing in Camp

This was easily the most significant thing that Belichick said on Wednesday and seems to be just a part of the process. He said that because of the fact that they are still in this stage, it’s hard to really piece together a depth chart, especially in the trenches. According to Belichick, the battles will begin once they start getting into full contact practices, which should be happening soon. Let’s hope that is the case so that some of these battles can start to play themselves now and not have to extend into the season.

Moses Cabrera Is An Important Part of the Operation

Cabrera was one of the first hires that Belichick made and he explained on Wednesday why he is so important to the operation. Not only has he been impactful in shaping the guys in the weight room, but also in developing chemistry between holdovers and transfers on the roster. The hope is that the chemistry that was built in the weight room this summer can translate onto the field quickly here in fall camp, especially on the defensive side of the ball, where there is a significant amount of spring transfers in each room.

Older Players are Showing Confidence

With so much overhaul to the roster, the Tar Heels are in need of new leaders and it seems like some of those guys are starting to emerge. Belichick pointed to the veterans as the guys who are really carrying the weight right now in this area, something that shouldn’t be unexpected with where the team is at in camp. The hope is that some of the younger guys will step up as well and give this team a steady leadership core that this staff can lean on, especially in the middle of the field defensively.