Bill Belichick won’t be returning to the professional NFL world this season. Naturally, it is sad owing to his immense contribution to football. Notably, in 2000, his decision to draft Tom Brady created a formidable head coach-quarterback duo in the sport’s history for the following two decades. However, the New England Patriots ex-coach’s absence hasn’t stopped him from staying relevant in the sporting world and the news.

The 72-year-old has been making waves for quite some time now. And no, it has nothing to do with his longstanding career. Instead, Belichick’s romantic life is getting all the spotlight, and there’s a good reason for that. The former head coach is currently dating Jordan Hudson, a 24-year-old former cheerleader, making him a hot topic of discussion on various sports shows and social media. Subsequently, this has prompted Dave Portnoy to comment on his ongoing relationship.

Bill Belichick goes on a bicycle date with his girlfriend

After dedicating his life to football and with it, working tooth and nail to help deliver impressive results for the Patriots, Belichick is enjoying life on his terms. He has been frequently spotted relaxing with his new girlfriend on several social media handles.

On July 9, 2024, a tweet grabbed the attention of Dave Portnoy. The post uploaded on X, containing multiple snaps of Belichick with his girlfriend Jordan, elicited a cryptic one-word response from the American businessman. Though his tweet read “#goals”, it is uncertain whether the Barstool Sports owner’s reaction was constructive or not. It is worth noting that the ex-coach celebrated the 4th of July with his GF. The couple was witnessed riding bicycles that featured small US flags on the bikes.

For the uninitiated, the duo’s age gap has sparked a series of discussions amongst multiple NFL personalities. While some members condone the Patriots ex-coach’s decision, some have been critical of it.

Bill Belichick’s relationship receives mixed response from the NFL

It is no surprise that Belichick’s relationship has urged NFL personalities to voice their thoughts on the ex-coach’s latest romantic commitment. For instance, Cam Newton wasn’t particularly enamored with this arrangement. While talking on his podcast, ‘4th & 1’, the quarterback launched a tirade against Belichick’s GF, Hudson.

In his statements, the QB called out Belichick’s girlfriend and addressed the circumstances of her relationship. “Jordon, stop your s**t. It’s nothing about Belichick that you really like outside of his resume. Call me crazy, but somebody has to say this, and whoever her parents, whoever her friends are, are telling her the same thing.”

Apart from the 35-year-old quarterback, Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo did not particularly favor the NFL coach, either. While discussing the topic, Russo mentioned that the 24-year-old was a “bit much” for Belichick. However, support for the veteran came from Jason McCourty, who highlighted that the Super Bowl-winning personality isn’t married, so he can do as he pleases.

Despite the disagreements, the couple seems to be having a lovely time as they’re likely unfazed by people’s opinions!