Former Patriots star Asante Samuel calls Bill Belichick a 'hypocrite' over relationship with Jordon Hudson

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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 spoke about Bill Belichick's transition to college football amid his first season with the UNC Tar Heels. 

New England Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel (22) reacts in the second half against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Jan. 20, 2007. (David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports)

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. 

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"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 that the infamous "Belichick way," which resulted in great success for the coach during his lengthy NFL career, has – and should – change. 

"Obviously, he has to grow out of his ways." 

North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick and girlfriend Jordon Hudson look on from the sideline vs TCU at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on Sept. 1, 2025. (Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

But the conversation sparked a moment of reflection for Samuel, who noted that Belichick has not held himself to the same