Bill Belichick may be enjoying life away from the NFL sidelines, but according to recent reports, his 23-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, is urging him to explore a return to coaching. While the legendary coach has been keeping busy with media work and his blossoming relationship, there’s still a desire to return to football, and Hudson is reportedly pushing him to consider his options for next season.
According to the Daily Mail, Hudson wants Belichick to look into potential coaching opportunities that could be available to him in the near future. However, there’s a twist—Belichick is also deeply invested in his relationship with Hudson, which he reportedly believes is heading toward marriage.
“There is still a drive to coach again and break the wins record,” the Daily Mail reported, “but his life now isn’t that bad as he has been enjoying doing TV and absolutely enjoying his relationship with Jordon. He wants to be with her all of the time, but she is encouraging him to explore coaching options because she knows that’s what makes him happy.”
Despite Hudson’s encouragement, Belichick appears to be at a crossroads. The report suggests that after taking time away from the game, the 71-year-old coach may find himself with even more enticing coaching offers if he decides to come back for the 2025 season.
His decision, however, may not be entirely his own. It’s believed that Belichick wants to ensure Hudson is happy with whatever path he chooses, making her opinion a significant factor in his future plans.
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“After a year removed from the game, he’s going to have more options,” the report continued. “But it looks like he will be making any decision not just for himself, but with Hudson in mind, as he wants her to be happy with whatever offer he considers.”
Among the coaching possibilities floating around is a high-profile opportunity: the Dallas Cowboys. Rumors suggest that if current head coach Mike McCarthy were to be fired, the Cowboys’ top job could be Belichick’s for the taking.
“If Jerry [Jones] fires Mike McCarthy, the Cowboys job is Bill’s if he wants it,” the report claims. “However, if Belichick were to take any job, it would be for next season, not an immediate fill-in this year.”
While coaching the Cowboys could be a prestigious offer, sources close to Belichick’s thinking suggest that dealing with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones might deter him from accepting the role. “Bill is leaning toward not taking the Cowboys job because he would have to deal with Jerry Jones,” one source noted. “Even though the Cowboys need a new direction, working with Jerry could be more of a headache than Bill wants to handle.”
Still, the allure of the Cowboys job may provide Belichick with leverage. If the Cowboys express interest, Belichick could potentially use it as a bargaining chip to negotiate a more desirable position elsewhere. “He might use teams against each other to land where he really wants to go,” the source added.
With Belichick weighing both personal and professional factors, it seems his future remains uncertain.
Hudson’s push for him to consider coaching again adds another layer to the decision-making process, but with potential opportunities like the Cowboys looming, the football world will be watching closely to see what the future holds for the legendary coach.