India, Oct. 9 -- Bill Belichick's first season at North Carolina has been rocky. The Tar Heels sit 2-3 early in the season, and multiple reports say the school and Belichick have discussed exit or buyout options amid reports of internal problems. UNC and Belichick have pushed back with short, joint statements saying he is "fully committed" and that the university supports him.

If UNC did move on, these five coaches are realistic names the program might consider.

Sumrall has been a rising star in recent years and was widely discussed as a top target for Power-4 jobs before Belichick's hire. He has built winning teams at Tulane and earned praise for player development and defense-first culture. Sumrall is familiar to ADs looking for a you...