Bill Belichick has become the focus of discussion on Boston radio, particularly on the “Felger & Mazz” show, hosted by Mike Felger and Tony Massarotti at 98.5. They’re commenting on some recent remarks he made about Patriots owner Robert Kraft, highlighted in an article by The Boston Globe published on Thursday.
Belichick has emphasized the importance of seeing him as “the owner, the owner’s son” while he gears up for his first season coaching at North Carolina alongside his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson.
“If he can go from his heart, horny, old, half nuts, old man, 10-1 and make it to the NCAA playoffs, that’s impressive,” Felger commented. “Yeah, he’s a nut, but the old man still has it, I’ll tell you that.”
Belichick’s relationship with Kraft seems strained, and there doesn’t appear to be any movement toward mending it after the coach, now 73, criticized his former boss and son, Jonathan Kraft.
The Patriots enjoyed 24 years of success under Belichick, securing six championships, but his departure after the 2024 season left many feeling frustrated.
“We don’t have an owner, we don’t have a son of an owner. No cap. It’s everything. But it wasn’t at that level,” Belichick elaborated, describing the team structure filled with various roles—owner, president, general manager, and more.
The discussion on the radio show lasted over 15 minutes, even though Felger admitted it wasn’t particularly shocking.
Massarotti shared his takeaways, expressing strong opinions about Belichick. “Bill is an ass. Seriously. He is intense, and he has been that way forever,” he stated. “He’s a brilliant coach who knew how to work with Tom Brady and led the team to victory, but he’s the butt of the joke. That’s the reality.”
He continued, reflecting on Belichick’s approach: “He tends to throw everyone under the bus and seems oblivious to the reasons for his successes. He claims that complications have arisen from ownership, making things more complex during his tenure.”
Massarotti didn’t hold back, using a Carly Simon lyric to emphasize his point about Belichick’s personality: “He’s useless if others don’t align with his vision. This feels like a message to North Carolina—don’t get in my way, or else.”
Interestingly, there was a mention of Hudson when co-host Jim Murray referred to her as “a young floozy running his life on and off the field.” Hudson isn’t mentioned in the Globe piece but has been supportive of Belichick throughout his transition to North Carolina.
While there are questions about her role within the program, it seems players have acknowledged her presence during Media Day.
Massarotti hinted at Hudson’s influence, stating that even without ownership backing, Belichick still has people to answer to in North Carolina. “At the first sign of trouble, they might toss you aside,” he cautioned.
Many, including Belichick’s past players, are skeptical about how he’ll navigate this new chapter while emphasizing the mantra to “do your job.”
This has led to speculation about whether those associated with UNC are questioning their decision to hire Belichick. “Absolutely,” Massarotti remarked.
Felger reiterated his interest in Belichick, referring to him as “horny.” He sees the buzz surrounding the legendary coach as worth following. “I’m cheering for him to succeed at UNC because it would be an amazing story. I genuinely want him to excel,” Felger added.
The North Carolina season opener is set for September 1st against TCU.
