Edelman, ex-Patriots standout, voices opinion amidst escalating Belichick-Jordon Hudson fiasco
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Edelman Defends Belichick Amid Romance Drama: "Make The Main Thing, The Main Thing"
In a recent segment on FOX Sports' "The Herd with Colin Cowherd," three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman, who spent his entire NFL career with the New England Patriots under the guidance of Bill Belichick, called for the famed coach to refocus on football amidst the turmoil surrounding his relationship with Jordon Hudson.
Over the past few weeks, Belichick's romance with Hudson, his 24-year-old girlfriend, has drawn significant media attention, overshadowing his accomplishments during his storied football career. In an interview with "CBS News Sunday Morning," Hudson was accused of trying to exert control over the discussion, adding fuel to the controversy.
Edelman, encouraging Belichick to revert to his no-nonsense, football-first persona, spoke about the importance of minimizing distractions during high-pressure situations, such as preparing for and playing in the Super Bowl.
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Julian Edelman celebrate after Super Bowl LI win, 2017. (Robert Deutsch/USA TODAY Sports)
"We used to talk about distractions all the time in New England. 'Let's not make distractions. The game's already as hard as it is.' And regardless of what her role is, Jordon, I thought he got an unfair public opinion on the whole thing because that happens all the time," Edelman stated during the interview.
As the saga continues, with some speculating about the potential impact on Belichick's new role as a college head coach at the University of North Carolina, Edelman advocated for staying focused on football.
"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. This is becoming a distraction. We gotta practice what we preach here," Edelman emphasized.
While Cowherd called for caution in passing judgment, Edelman acknowledged the long-running nature of the media attention surrounding Belichick's personal life.
"I don't either, but once again we're talking about this three weeks later... it's on this, it's on that. It's getting to a point where we gotta start worrying about the ACC and Dabo Swinney. We shouldn't be talking about our girlfriend. And that's how coach would say to us, so that's the truth," Edelman added.
On the "Dudes on Dudes" podcast, Edelman argued that the public's view of the situation lacks context, with many failing to understand Hudson's role in the CBS interview.
"People are giving an unfair reality of what's going on. Because she was jumping into that conversation during the interview just like any PR person would jump in when there is an unnecessary question that probably didn't go over in the pre-production meeting," Edelman explained.
As the drama unfolds, the focus for many remains on football, with Belichick set to begin his coaching journey at the University of North Carolina.
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This article was written by Chantz Martin, Sports Writer for our website Digital.
- Julian Edelman, a three-time Super Bowl champion under Bill Belichick, spoke on FOX Sports' "The Herd with Colin Cowherd," urging Belichick to refocus on football amidst his relationship drama.
- Edelman emphasized the importance of minimizing distractions, specifically the drama surrounding Belichick's relationship with Jordon Hudson, as they prepare for high-pressure situations like the Super Bowl.
- Cowherd and Edelman advocated for staying focused on football as some speculate about the potential impact of the situation on Belichick's new role at the University of North Carolina.
- Edelman argued on the "Dudes on Dudes" podcast that the public's view of the situation lacks context, with many failing to understand Jordon Hudson's role in a CBS interview.
