Bill Belichick just shut down the New York Giants coaching rumors with a clear-cut statement. But NFL fans aren’t buying it.
Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
They have got some gut feelings that someone else wrote the post. Majority of the fans point the finger toward his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, believing she is sitting in the driver’s seat.
Bill Belichick Explains Why He Won’t Return to the NFL with New York Giants
The legendary coach posted Friday night that he won’t pursue any NFL head coaching vacancies, specifically mentioning the Giants organization.
The Giants fired Brian Daboll earlier this week, and Belichick’s name immediately surfaced as a potential replacement. Instead of letting the speculation breathe, he cut the wire fast.
The 73-year-old wrote, “I have great respect and genuinely care for the New York Giants organization and both the Mara and Tisch families. The New York Giants played an important role in my life and in my coaching journey. It was a privilege for me to work for the Mara family and be a member of Coach Parcells’ staff for over a decade.”
That reads like classic Belichick — praising the organization, showing respect. But then came the bombshell. “However, despite circulating rumors, I have not and will not pursue any NFL head coaching vacancies,” he added, making a flat rejection.
He doubled down on his UNC commitment, stating, “Since arriving in Chapel Hill, my commitment to the UNC Football program has not wavered. We have tremendous support from the university, our alumni, and the entire Carolina community.” The statement ended with his signature line, “We’re on to Wake Forest.”
Belichick won six Super Bowls with the Patriots and two more as defensive coordinator under Bill Parcells with the Giants in 1986 and 1990. The Giants job made perfect sense on paper. But his official statement crushed those dreams. Or did it? Fans immediately dragged his girlfriend into the conversation.
NFL Fans Bring Jordon Hudson Into the Mix
Hudson has been thrust into the spotlight recently after interrupting a CBS interview and reportedly influencing his media strategy. Hudson and Belichick’s relationship became tabloid fodder in the spring and summer, with the couple generating headlines due to their significant age gap.
Recently, Torre reported with evidence that Hudson runs the show while everyone watches. The CBS interview debacle also made fans wonder who’s really calling shots in Belichick’s camp. Now they’re questioning the Instagram statement too.
One fan directly said, “One forced statement after another.”
Another bluntly asked, “Jordan write this bill?”
A third added, “Sincerely, Jordan who is not trying to spend winter in NYC.”
A fourth claimed, “Jordon wrote this.”
“Bill did your great granddaughter write this?” the fifth sarcastically asked.
The conspiracy theories took off online because fans noticed how polished and PR-friendly the statement sounded.
Belichick is 15 wins away from tying Don Shula’s all-time record of 347 victories. A return to the NFL would’ve given him a clear path to that milestone. Instead, he’s staying with North Carolina, where the Tar Heels still need wins for bowl eligibility.
Whether Hudson wrote the statement or not, fans aren’t convinced the Giants chapter is closed. In the NFL, nothing is final until ink dries on contracts.