However, that play would be ruled a forward pass — something that annoyed former eight-time Super Bowl winner, current North Carolina head coach and all-time defensive savant Bill Belichick as he watched from his post on ESPN’s alternate Manningcast.

The legendary coach did not hold back his frustration over a pivotal referee decision during the Wild Card clash between Minnesota and Los Angeles.

Belichick has moved on to coaching at the collegiate level, but the six-time Super Bowl champion is still willing to aim at NFL officials.

Mike Priefer, former coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings, is returning to football by joining Bill Belichick's staff at North Carolina.

In the second quarter of the Los Angeles Rams' wild card matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, the quarterback was being sacked and—without looking—decided to flick the ball out as a pass attempt to avoid a loss of yards. The play was originally ruled a fumble returned for a touchdown. After review, it was changed to an incomplete pass.

The NFL rules and officiating are seemingly skewed in the offense's favor for years but fans, analysts, and even coaches like Bill Belichick haven't stopped complaining about it.

After one season as a member of the sports media -- and he was seemingly *everywhere* -- legendary NFL head coach Bill Belichick is heading back to

Bill Belichick is adding another seasoned NFL coach to his staff at North Carolina. Mike Priefer will be the new special teams coordinator for the Tar Heels, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Priefer, 58, coached special teams for more than two decades across the NFL.

Bill Belichick continues to fill out his coaching staff at North Carolina, as longtime NFL special teams coach Mike Priefer and veteran SEC offensive line coach Will Friend are expected to finalize deals,

Legendary head coach Bill Belichick weighed in on the Hall of Fame chances for New York Giants QB Eli Manning on Monday night.

Monday’s broadcast of the Rams’ 27-9 win over the Vikings was the final time Bill Belichick will appear on “ManningCast,” ESPN’s broadcast of “Monday Night Football,” hosted by Eli and Peyton Manning. And Eli took the opportunity to make a little dig at the coach he beat in two Super Bowls.

On Wednesday, Belichick made two more additions to the staff for next season. Belichick brought in former NFL special teams coach Mike Priefer as North Carolina's new special teams coach and then hired Will Friend as the new offensive line coach, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.