Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick may turn his back on NFL coaching for good as his relationship with cheerleader girlfriend Jordon Hudson continues to blossom.
The US Sun spoke to two sources close to the six-time Super Bowl-winning legend, who say being with his 24-year-old girlfriend has given Belichick a new lease on life.
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Belichick, 72, has not returned to the NFL sidelines since leaving his beloved New England Patriots in January after 24 years.
He flirted with the Atlanta Falcons earlier this year, but his only job appears to be as a commentator for ESPN — and as his new boyfriend’s boyfriend.
ROMANTIC TRIPS
Meanwhile, Belichick and Hudson were photographed together enjoying a romantic getaway at Belichick’s Nantucket residence, and even started wearing matching rings.
Sources claim the pair are in love despite the huge age difference, with Belichick enjoying the “simple life” after more than two decades working in the Patriots’ pressure cooker.
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“This is another chance for youth,” said a former Patriots teammate who spoke on condition of anonymity.
He claims that after “years of making the Pats his priority,” Belichick now has full license to enjoy his freedom and the “simple things in life.”
“I don’t know if he intends to go back to coaching, I could be wrong, but I think he is realizing that there is more to life than just football,” the source added.
OPPORTUNITY MEETING
Belichick met Jordon on a flight from Boston to Florida three years ago and stayed in touch.
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The NFL legend, who split from his ex-girlfriend Linda Holliday last year, has not spoken publicly about his new relationship.
But those close to him and Hudson are fully aware of their blossoming romance.
The close friend says he now sees a “refreshing” side of Belichick, whose steely determination and work ethic set him apart in the pantheon of legendary coaches.
According to TMZ, the couple has “been living together for months,” with our source claiming this is anything but a quick fling.
“I see this going a long way,” he admitted.
PURE CONNECTION
Hudson, who was a competitive cheerleader at Bridgewater State University, is said to have moved into Belichick’s home in Hingham, Massachusetts, around New Year’s.
The disadvantages of being in a relationship with a large age difference
Dr. Jenn Mann, MFT, a licensed therapist, reveals the main problems experienced by romantic partners with a huge age gap between them.
Mann said it can initially be exciting when one partner is much younger than the other, like Bill Belichick, 72, and Jordon Hudson, 24, who share a whopping 48-year age difference.
“When people get older, they may think it’s refreshing that a young girl is looking at them adoringly and is attracted to them and is interested in him,” he said. Dr. told The US Sun.
“[But] there is a huge gap in life experience – in just a few years on this planet, in how it helps us evolve, develop and mature.”
“Even the most mature young person, when there is a 40-year age difference, the older people are incredibly immature.
“You are not in the middle when it comes to development and life experience.”
Dr. Mann said a common consideration for older male partners would be the younger woman wanting a father figure.
“Typically, younger women are attracted to much older men because of unresolved issues with their parents,” Dr. Mann added.
“This could be a lack of attention, a lack of love, someone not being there, or even someone being in the house but not being there as they would like them to be.”
Dr. Mann noted that sexual and intimacy issues may begin to come into play as the older partner may not have as much energy.
What’s more, for older men, “it typically becomes more difficult to get and keep an erection,” she said.
“There are issues related to sexual performance, which can create other risks when it comes to taking medications for sexual performance.”
Socially, Dr. Mann suggested that problems can arise between a couple when they mix with friends from different generations.
“In this case, if they are with Bill’s friends in their seventies or even sixties and fifties, a 24-year-old woman at that table will probably have a hard time finding common ground socially,” she said.
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She joined Belichick on a recent trip to Croatia and appears to be sticking around despite the huge age difference.
“She loves his jokes,” another friend of Belichick revealed.
“You can see the connection. They’re a solid duo, two peas in a pod.”
He said his old friend “doesn’t care” what others think and thinks Jordon has been a “breath of fresh air” following his dismissal from the Patriots after so many glory-filled years.
ROMANCE
With few coaching options available, Belichick signed with ESPN to appear on the Manningcast during Monday Night Football.
There will always be a clamor for one of the game’s greatest tactical minds to return to the big time.
But now that love is in the air, Belichick’s friends say his attention is elsewhere.
“Bill is not stressed about getting another coaching job or not, and just living his best life,” his friend said.
“To be honest, I don’t think he would be frustrated if he didn’t get a coaching job again.
When you have a simple life and someone you enjoy spending time with, it’s hard to break that dynamic.
We’ll see, but it’s hard for me to see him training again.”
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