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Cam Newton didn’t hold back.
The former NFL MVP let it rip on the latest episode of 4th & 1 with Cam Newton, and his target wasn’t just any random coach- it was Bill Belichick, the six-time Super Bowl winner now steering the ship at North Carolina. But football wasn’t the headline. Newton zeroed in on Belichick’s rumored relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson and didn’t mince words.
“You can’t name three players on UNCFootball’s roster,” Newton said. “But you’re recruiting a 16-year-old and talking to his mama? That ain’t a good look.” The sharp and direct comment sent social media into overdrive as clips from the podcast went viral within hours.
Belichick, who parted ways with the Patriots in 2024 and took the head coaching job at UNC shortly after, has seen his offseason spiral into something no playbook could prepare for. Instead of leading the Tar Heels into a new era, he’s facing a very public attention that has nothing to do with football.
Reports about Belichick’s connection to Hudson, a former college cheerleader nearly five decades younger than him, have dominated headlines in recent weeks. According to viral social media posts and celebrity news outlets, their relationship has sparked a wave of scrutiny, raising questions about the legendary coach’s priorities at this stage in his career.
Holy Sh*t: Cam Newton goes on a HILAROUS rant on the legendary Bill Belichick and his 24-year-old girlfriend Jordan Hudson 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/b7qds9jMBV
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 15, 2025
Newton, never one to shy away from controversy, made it clear he thinks Belichick’s focus has drifted. “Jordon Hudson’s effect goes beyond football,” he added. “Get your house in order, Coach!”
The commentary marks one of the most blunt critiques Belichick has faced since stepping into college football. While Newton’s words may ruffle feathers, they’ve also amplified a growing concern among fans and media alike: Is Belichick still locked in on the game, or has the noise become too loud to ignore?
Belichick hasn’t responded to Newton’s remarks, and UNC has yet to release a statement. But one thing’s certain, the attention on Chapel Hill isn’t about playbooks or practice reps. It’s about headlines, personal choices, and unwanted attention that isn’t fading anytime soon.
