Rob Gronkowski seems to be rethinking his views on the former head coach’s complex romantic life.
The relationship between Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson has had its share of public scrutiny. Gronkowski emphasizes how Belichick’s current situation contrasts sharply with his teachings during his nine years coaching the renowned tight end.
“You know, you’ve got to think about yourself sometimes. It’s just in the back of your mind,” Gronkowski remarked in a conversation with 98.5 The Sports Hub.
“And you shouldn’t bring any distractions into your team or locker room. Just looking at the North Carolina program feels like a constant diversion,” he continued. “We don’t even discuss soccer.”
This marks a shift from Gronkowski’s earlier comments when he and fellow former Patriot Julian Edelman discussed Hudson on the “Man Man” podcast.
During that episode, the duo tried to give Hudson some grace after her uncomfortable moments during an interview where questions about how she met Belichick arose. Gronkowski’s former teammate pointed out that Hudson behaves more like a publicist than just a girlfriend.
“People are misunderstanding what’s actually happening,” Edelman said on the podcast. “She jumped into that interview like a PR rep would, stepping in at times when it seemed unnecessary. I mean, I didn’t even attend the pre-production meeting.”
“When I see the situation and think, ‘Oh, his girlfriend is interrupting,’ that feels unfair,” Edelman added. “I honestly believe she collaborates with Coach Belichick in his professional life.”
This perspective is backed by a statement from UNC, which noted that Hudson “manages all activities related to Coach Belichick’s personal brands, aside from his obligations to Carolina football and the college.”
As Gronkowski now observes, Belichick’s association with Hudson has become something of a distraction.
Consequently, UNC is reportedly in the process of hiring a former Chicago Bears PR chief to assist Belichick in navigating through this situation involving the 24-year-old.
Perhaps Hudson will take on a more visible role in managing Belichick’s public presence while also fulfilling the duties of a supportive partner.
