Julian Edelman now calls Jordon Hudson a ‘distraction’ after supporting Bill Belichick’s controversial relationship

Bill Belichick’s unexpected transition to college football has triggered a whirlwind of reactions—and not just about X’s and O’s. His relationship with Jordon Hudson has added a new dimension to the media circus now encircling Chapel Hill. With one of the most enigmatic figures in football suddenly coaching in North Carolina, attention was inevitable.But as former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has pointed out, this story isn’t as simple as people want to make it.Bill Belichick’s interview on CBS News Sunday Morning set off a wave of speculation, especially when Hudson was seen stepping in mid-conversation. While many rushed to assume personal overreach, Julian Edelman initially came to her defense, suggesting that her role might be far more professional than presumed.“She was jumping into that conversation during the interview just like any PR person would jump in when there's an unnecessary question that probably didn't go over in the pre-production meeting,” Edelman said on the Dudes on Dudes podcast. He didn’t stop there—he compared Hudson’s role to that of Berj Najarian, Belichick’s long-time trusted football operations advisor. “From what I’ve heard, Jordon is playing the Berj [Najarian] role. Handling all the football ops, handling a lot of his social, a lot of his PR.”Edelman’s comments painted a picture not of an intrusive partner, but of a competent professional managing the off-field noise around one of the game’s most successful figures. He pushed back against the narrative that Hudson was simply “Belichick’s girlfriend jumping in.” Instead, Edelman implied she was working as part of his team—managing optics, shielding from distractions, and fulfilling a behind-the-scenes role typical for public figures in sports.However, fast forward to Edelman’s recent appearance on The Herd with Colin Cowherd, and his tone shifted.“The No. 1 thing we used to talk about all the time in New England was distractions,” Edelman said. “Let’s not make distractions. The game’s already as hard as it is. To prepare for it, to play, to coach.”He acknowledged the gravity of the growing media storm, calling it a distraction in itself: “This is becoming a distraction. We gotta practice what we preach here.”“Anytime we do behind-the-scenes this, that, you’ve got someone that represents you, they’re gonna jump in, but now that it’s gained and it’s snowballed to what it’s become right now, where we’re talking about it three weeks later, it’s becoming a distraction. That’s what we all think right now."It’s a candid reminder that in football—especially under the Belichick regime—distractions are the ultimate enemy. Yet, in Chapel Hill, escaping the spotlight was never going to be easy. Belichick’s presence alone is enough to spark headlines. Add an intriguing personal dynamic, and the narrative spins even faster.The truth likely lies somewhere in between the headlines and the hot takes. Hudson may very well be a strategic asset to Belichick’s operation, yet the optics of their dynamic are bound to fuel speculation—fair or not. As Belichick reshapes his football identity on the college stage, his every move, both on and off the field, will be magnified.North Carolina hasn’t just welcomed a legendary coach—it’s inherited the full complexity that comes with him.Also Read: “Horrific situation!”: Erin Andrews shocks fans with surgery horror story on Calm Down podcast with Charissa Thompson