Two-time Super Bowl champion and former New England Patriots defensive star Asante Samuel believes his former coach is being a bit of a “hypocrite” in the latest chapter of his career.
Speaking to TMZ Sports, the four-time Pro Bowl cornerback discussed Bill Belichick’s transition to college football amid his first season with the UNC Tar Heels. Aside from his early struggles on the field, Belichick has faced particular scrutiny off the field, including over his relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson and her reported involvement with the coach’s football dealings.
“He’s gonna go through growing pains. Man, he’s been in the NFL for so long. Adjusting to coaching kids and younger athletes with the new NIL era and things like that, it might take a while for him to adjust to the system,” Samuel noted.
Samuel also spoke about the infamous “Belichick way,” which resulted in great success for the coach during his lengthy NFL career, saying it has and should change.
“Obviously, he has to grow out of his ways,” Samuel said.
However, the conversation sparked a moment of reflection for Samuel, who observed that Belichick has not held himself to the same standards he used to hold his players to.
“Coach is being a hypocrite, man,” Samuel said. “He’s been a hypocrite the way he’s carrying on. He told us to stay off the media and don’t have family distractions and things like that. Coach’s got all this stuff going on. Coach, where did this come from? Why wasn’t we able to enjoy ourselves like this now that you want to enjoy yourself!”
When asked specifically about Belichick’s relationship with Hudson, Samuel offered some understanding.
“Find happiness. If it’s gonna be a little embarrassing, and you don’t mind, the other person doesn’t mind, and y’all are happy together and it’s authentic, I mean, go with it.”
Belichick ended his NFL coaching career in 2023 as the architect behind one of the greatest dynasties in league history, leading the Patriots to six Super Bowl victories during his tenure.
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