Bill Belichick is in the headlines again, and it's not about football. The 73-year-old coaching icon is said to be engaged to 24-year-old Jordan Hudson, and fans, media, and even retired players have taken issue.

Their relationship is drawing major attention and not all of it is flattering. The move is raising eyebrows and putting his coaching comeback into question.

Is Bill Belichick really engaged to Jordon Hudson?

According to The New York Times via Chad Graff of The Athletic, Jordan Hudson has reportedly disclosed to at least one individual that she and North Carolina coach Bill Belichick are engaged.

Hudson has appeared in a Super Bowl commercial, an interview for Belichick's new book, The Art of Winning: Lessons from a Life in Football, and on the North Carolina spring practice pitch.

Why is their relationship causing controversy?

The six-time Super Bowl champion head coach hasn't looked good with the extra publicity, even though Hudson doesn't work for North Carolina, a point Belichick and the school have emphasised heavily in recent weeks.

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Ted Johnson, a former linebacker for the Patriots, even suggested that North Carolina should think about firing Belichick.

The cause is Hudson's alleged outburst during a CBS interview, during which she allegedly interrupted several times.

She also made public a fiery, private email that Belichick sent to his camp members regarding the book's promotion. Another is that she has been spotted on the pitch during team practices.

Johnson stated on "WEEI Afternoons" that he believes the Carolina Tar Heels ought to think about firing Bill Belichick. "They ought to think about releasing him now... I simply believe what you have seen thus far.

She kind of just embarrassed Bill, in his opinion, with her actions with Jordan, that dynamic, and her presence on the football pitch."

The course of events will depend on the circumstances surrounding North Carolina. This might be forgotten if Belichick's Tar Heels win football games, but it might become a problem if they have a bad season during his first year in the program. Belichick has a five-year contract with the university that includes a base salary of $10 million annually.

How did the people react?

The NFL community is responding to the engagement news in a number of ways, including remarks regarding Belichick and Hudson's 49-year age difference.

The @nytimes report by Bill Belichick and Jordan Hudson has a lot of embarrassing details.
"Their status is "engaged to be married" – At the Miss Maine contest, Belichick was seated next to Hudson's 49-year-old father.

Hudson targeted small companies with the "Chapel Bill" t-shirt slogan.

"Heard about this, folks? Have you heard of this one, Kev? According to reports, Bill Belichick, 73, and his girlfriend, Jordan Hudson, 24, are engaged. The age difference is 49 years. Forty-nine years! Yes, he will simply atrophy while she will become a trophy wife.

While some Twitter users have expressed disbelief and disappointment, others have praised Belichick's dedication to his wife and the possible effects on their relationship.

FAQs

Are Belichick and Hudson officially engaged?
According to reports, Hudson confirmed the engagement with at least one person, but neither has made a public announcement.

Why are people upset about their relationship?
The age difference, Hudson's behaviour at media events, and her presence at team practices have all drawn criticism.