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North Carolina has not named a starting quarterback to replace first-round pick Drake Maye, but coach Mack Brown says the Tar Heels have a chance to be a better team no matter who wins the competition. Texas A&M transfer Max Johnson and Conner Harrell head into fall camp vying for the starting job. It is the second time in four years the Tar Heels must replace a quarterback who has gone off to the NFL -- Sam Howell in 2022 and Maye to the New England Patriots in April with the No. 3 pick. Given the way both Howell and Maye played at North Carolina, the offenses tended to be more quarterback focused. Now, there could be a massive shift -- with first-team All-ACC running back Omarion Hampton returning. "I think we can have a better chance to have a better team without as much hype at quarterback,