North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick pushed back against the idea he was unceremoniously dumped by the New England Patriots and team owner Robert Kraft. In an interview with Tony Dokoupil of CBS Mornings, Belichick called his exit as a "mutual decision," doubling down when Dokoupil pointed out that Kraft described it as a firing.

Bill Belichick does not mention Patriots owner Robert Kraft in his latest book, and he explains the snub during CBS appearance

Reminded that Kraft isn't even listed in the Acknowledgements section (Belichick's girlfriend is), Belichick opted for a blank stare before shaking his head, saying "correct," and