Rob Gronkowski Criticizes Bill Belichick Girlfriend Distraction At North Carolina

Rob Gronkowski, the former New England Patriots tight end, has publicly commented on Bill Belichick's relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson, Belichick's girlfriend. During a Fox upfronts event, Gronkowski joked about Hudson not being born when Belichick began coaching and later expressed concerns that Hudson is a "distraction" to Belichick's new coaching role at the University of North Carolina (UNC). Gronkowski referenced the Patriots' culture of eliminating distractions and suggested that such distractions are ongoing at UNC due to Hudson's involvement. While Gronkowski initially defended Hudson as acting as a representative for Belichick during a controversial interview interruption, he later criticized the impact of her presence on the football program. UNC denied reports that Hudson was banned from football facilities, stating she continues to manage activities related to Belichick's personal brand. Julian Edelman, another former Patriots player, has offered a more sympathetic view of Hudson's role, highlighting differing perspectives on the situation.