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Inside Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's wedding plan —Insider says the couple is very happy and soaking in every moment
Inside Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's wedding plan —Insider says the couple is very happy and soaking in every moment

Time of India

time3 days ago

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  • Time of India

Inside Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's wedding plan —Insider says the couple is very happy and soaking in every moment

Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld are 'really excited' to get married (Imagn Images) Star actress Hailee Steinfeld and NFL standout Josh Allen are reportedly poised to tie the knot this weekend. Sources indicate their immense joy and eagerness to embark on married life since their engagement last November. The couple's strong connection and mutual support are frequently highlighted. Even Bills coach Sean McDermott has observed Allen's calm demeanor in the run-up to this significant personal event. Unflappable Josh: The QB maintains composure as his marriage day nears Renowned actress Hailee Steinfeld and Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen are reportedly on the cusp of exchanging vows this coming weekend. The couple, whose engagement was formally announced via Instagram in November 2024, are said to be tremendously enthusiastic about their imminent marriage and the prospect of starting their journey as husband and wife. An insider close to the pair disclosed that "They're both really excited about the wedding — to celebrate with family and friends." The source further elaborated on their bond, stating, "They're really settling into their lives together. They lean on each other, support each other [and] collaborate together. They really just enjoy each other a lot." Coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills recently observed Allen's calm demeanor. He remarked that Allen is "as confident and as calm, cool and collected as he always is," even with his wedding day nearing, echoing the couple's serene excitement. Though the couple has kept wedding specifics private, Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen have hinted at their excitement. In March 2025, Steinfeld told People that her engagement was "such a special time for so many reasons." She emphasized, "I couldn't be more excited. I'm so happy — we're so happy — and we're just soaking in every moment.' The couple's engagement went public in November 2024 via an Instagram post revealing Allen's elaborate proposal. He asked Steinfeld to marry him amidst a stunning display of roses and candles, crafting a truly romantic setting. Following this announcement, a family insider shared their joy, confirming, "They've been head over heels from the start. Their families are thrilled." The current date is May 30, 2025. Steinfeld and Allen's relationship first garnered attention in May 2023, with a source confirming to People at the time that the new couple was "having fun." Their initial joint public appearance occurred in October 2023 at an NHL game in Buffalo. Allen later made their relationship Instagram official in July 2024, sharing affectionate images of them in Paris. Allen, who recently celebrated an MVP-winning season with the Bills, attributed much of his success to Steinfeld's unwavering encouragement. He told reporters in December, "The morale, the support. When I get home, she's my biggest fan, my biggest supporter. She's just the best.' Also Read: Josh Allen's cool demeanor shines through as Hailee Steinfeld wedding date draws near

Evaluating mega QB contracts, from Dak Prescott to Patrick Mahomes
Evaluating mega QB contracts, from Dak Prescott to Patrick Mahomes

Fox Sports

time6 days ago

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  • Fox Sports

Evaluating mega QB contracts, from Dak Prescott to Patrick Mahomes

It has been a great few years to be a starting NFL quarterback. For all the criticism and physical abuse that signal-callers endure, they have massive paychecks waiting for them at the end of the week — and at the end of the season. Massive game checks. Massive signing bonuses. Massive guaranteed sums. The economy of the QB contract is … massive. With Brock Purdy's recent extension, no less than 15 teams now pay their starting quarterback $45 million or more per year. So I decided to evaluate those contracts in terms of value. Did the teams overpay? Get a discount? Find the right value? Let's take a look. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys Signed in: 2024 AAV: $60 million Terms: four years, $240 million If you want confirmation that Prescott is overpaid, look only at the fact that no one has exceeded his average annual value in nearly one year since he signed his deal. This offseason, Josh Allen probably could have asked for $60 million or more per year, but the QB settled for a lesser sum to prioritize winning by limiting his footprint on the salary cap. So Prescott remains at the top, even after multiple new deals for elite QBs. That speaks to the overpayment. Prescott is one of the most prolific passers in the NFL, but he's 2-5 in the playoffs and has never made it past the divisional round. The Cowboys are always a circus — and a very profitable one as a huge international brand — so in that sense, Prescott was absolutely right to demand more from the team. But has Prescott done anything to justify his pay before or after his extension? Nope. How it's aged: Overpaid Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals Signed in: 2023 AAV: $55 million Terms: five years, $275 million Ahead of the 2023 season, and after a Super Bowl appearance in 2022, Burrow reset the market. His results were mixed in 2023, and he ended his season on IR with a wrist injury. But his 2024 season was a fascinating demonstration of man vs. team. The Bengals nearly dragged Burrow into irrelevance, and Burrow nearly dragged them back to relevance. Cincinnati finished 9-8, just out of the playoff picture. And Burrow deserved serious consideration for MVP. He was that good. It's a testament to his value that — in a season that looked massively dysfunctional — he finished with 4,918 yards, 43 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Burrow is special. He is the type of name-your-price quarterback where this number, which in any other context would look seismic, is somehow reasonable. How it's aged: Discounted Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills Signed in: 2025 AAV: $55 million Terms: six years, $330 million Why didn't Allen reset the market this offseason? He signed a deal that matched what Burrow got back in 2023. If Burrow is a name-your-price quarterback, then so is Allen, fresh off his MVP-winning season. But every offseason, the QB market tends to charge forward. Allen could easily be the highest-paid QB on the planet. Instead, he took a still-massive-but-less-disruptive sum to help his team continue its push to overtake the Chiefs in the AFC. Technically, this deal hasn't aged. But it's already a discount. That's clear from the jump. There's a funny game of chicken going on between Allen and Patrick Mahomes. Both guys will be fabulously wealthy when their careers end. But their competition on the field has led them to play a game of limbo off the field, trying to cash in without massively disrupting their teams' payrolls. How it's aged: Discounted Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers Signed in: 2024 AAV: $55 million Terms: four years, $220 million There might not be another NFL quarterback who had higher highs and lower lows than Love in 2024. He suffered injuries to his MCL, groin and elbow. He also looked erratic as a thrower and decision-maker. It was a constant battle to assess how many of his ups and downs were attributable to the injuries. The picture for Love got complicated when the Packers had to play Malik Willis. The backup won both his starts by playing conservative, turnover-free football — the opposite of the way Love plays. The Packers invested in Love after one good season as a starter. The risk was what we saw in 2024. There's a good chance he'll be healthier and more consistent in 2025. He should develop. He should evolve. He should convert more of his talent into wins. But we've seen the careers of so many talented passers go awry at this phase. There's a real chance Love continues to put the ball in harm's way — and, in turn, occasionally interfere with the Packers' playoff hopes. I'm willing to give this contract more time. I'm willing to give Love more time. But I can't help but be worried about where things are headed. How it's aged: Overpaid Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars Signed in: 2024 AAV: $55 million Terms: five years, $275 million Lawrence was up there with Caleb Williams and Andrew Luck as one of the best college football prospects of the past 15 years. But since entering the NFL, Lawrence hasn't accomplished … anything. If the Packers were hasty to invest in Love, the Jaguars were borderline foolish to put all their chips on the table for Lawrence. I get it: It's the way things go in the NFL. Lawrence got a new contract, if only because he was entering the fourth year of his deal. That's when he could have held out and created negative headlines around a team that does nothing but generate negative headlines. Lawrence hasn't exactly generated positive headlines. In 10 games last year, he threw for 2,045 yards, 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He had a 2-8 record. His sack rate (5.96%) was the highest of his career. There were too many throws where he and the receiver appeared to be on totally different pages. There were too many plays where Lawrence looked exactly like the kid he was on Day 1 coming out of Clemson. He was a great prospect. But he still looks like a prospect. How it's aged: Dramatically overpaid Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins Signed in: 2024 AAV: $53.1 million Terms: four years, $212.4 million It feels almost criminal to criticize Tua's production — and for the Dolphins to invest in Tua. The two sides were in a tough situation, where Tagovailoa was managing the concussions that changed the trajectory of his and Miami's 2023 season. When he was on the field, the Dolphins were one of the most prolific offenses in the league. When he was out, Miami fell to pieces. That seemed to justify the team's decision to pay him big money. Last season, Tagovailoa was not nearly as effective as a passer. He was also not healthy, suffering yet another concussion. It's likely Tua won't get better as a QB. He'll simply stay at this plateau. At this juncture, the Dolphins are approaching a boiling point. Tyreek Hill seems to want out. Tagovailoa has only been successful with Tyreek, and that's because Tyreek gets the most out of a quick-game master like Tua. If Hill goes, might things get worse for Tua? (Hint: Yes, almost definitely.) How it's aged: Overpaid Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers Signed in: 2025 AAV: $53 million Terms: five years, $265 million I wrote during the regular season that the 49ers should stall negotiations with Purdy for the entire 2025 season. I suggested they endure the awkwardness and force Purdy to prove himself. Instead, they just paid him $265 million following a season in which he didn't look worth it. If the 49ers had waited, they might have paid him $7 million more per year. But at least they'd have had a clearer picture if he's going to be the guy we saw in 2023. Right now, it's not clear. The 49ers have invested in Purdy at a low point in his career, even if his contract doesn't exactly reflect it. Purdy is a fun story — and a fun player to watch when his supporting cast is healthy. I just worry about what will come over the next few years as the talent begins to evaporate around him, in large part because of his mega-contract. How it's aged: … it hasn't yet Jared Goff, Detroit Lions Signed in: 2024 AAV: $53 million Terms: four years, $212 million There's an interesting point where a perennial playoff contender (like the Lions) starts working quietly in the offseason. It's often because the quarterback is taking up so much cap space that the team's GM must work with fairly anonymous acquisitions. The big splashes are few and far between. It's more about getting players who are the right fit. The quarterback makes a big difference in maximizing the talent of those around him. So here comes the next phase of Goff's career. He failed to take the next step in Los Angeles. Sean McVay saw the plateau and traded Goff. Detroit, however, seems to be working out ways to make Goff better. Statistically, it's a whole new world for the pocket passer. From a salary standpoint, it's a whole new world, too. But now is the time for him to become a field general, like Matthew Stafford, Peyton Manning and — dare I say it — Tom Brady. From now on, Goff has to be the smartest player on the field. We saw some of that in 2024. We'll need to see even more in 2025. How it's aged: Just right Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers Signed in: AAV: $53 million Terms: five years, $262.5 million When last season started, few expected the Chargers to make the playoffs. But then when they did, few expected a one-and-done postseason from L.A. So it was a roller coaster of expectations for Herbert in his first year under Jim Harbaugh. Here's another example of how weird it was. Herbert had a quiet but efficient year: 3,870 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, three interceptions in 17 games. But in that postseason appearance? Four interceptions — more than his regular-season total! So here's the bottom line: Herbert is a really talented quarterback whose supporting cast is back on the upswing. Herbert and Harbaugh appear to be a perfect match. That playoff game was bad, but the other 17 games were impressive, albeit conservative. I'm giving Herbert a slight pass for the postseason meltdown. Instead, I'm saying: How did he even get the Chargers there? How it's aged: Just right Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens Signed in: 2023 AAV: $52.5 million Terms: five years, $260 million, Here's a guy who could easily be sitting up there with Prescott — or, at the very least, with Burrow and Allen. Certainly, Jackson was sitting atop those other signal-callers when he received the AP MVP for the 2023 season, his second such award. Hate on him if you want. Compare him to Mahomes if you want. Jackson is one of the most dominant football players in the league. The Ravens are enjoying all that impressive play without having to pay top dollar. How it's aged: Discount Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles Signed in: 2023 AAV: $51 million Terms: five years, $255 million Things change fast. If you had asked me about four weeks into last season, I would have said this deal was an overpay. But here we are. Hurts has a Lombardi Trophy and a Super Bowl MVP. The QB has been to two Super Bowls in three years. There's a chance this is the beginning of an Eagles dynasty . You might not like Hurts' counting stats. You might look at his passing numbers and wonder why he can't be more like Burrow. When you put Hurts at quarterback, you're thinking outside the box. Coach Nick Sirianni is getting unique value out of a unique football player, one who had 32 touchdowns (18 passing, 14 rushing) during the 2024 regular season — and 10 more during Philadelphia's four-game postseason run (5 passing, 5 rushing). Hurts' best game of the season was arguably his Super Bowl performance. He was 17-of-22 for 221 passing yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He had 11 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown. Ask any team around the league if they'd pay their QB what the Eagles paid Hurts to finish the year with a Super Bowl MVP. Every single one would sign on. How it's aged: Discount Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals Signed in: 2022 AAV: $46.1 million Terms: five years, $230 million FOX Sports' Emmanuel Acho has often called Justin Herbert "a social media quarterback." That's not how I see it. How I see it: That's Kyler Murray. He is as physically gifted as any player in the league. He plays with flair — even his scrambling is dramatic because of the way he runs. He makes highlight plays that are truly transcendent. But he can't figure out how to convert those big plays into wins. Ultimately, Murray is 1) either incapable of putting the team on his back or 2) incapable of picking the right moments to put the team on his back or 3) both. Unless he turns a corner with his decision-making and patience — this season — he might find himself on the hot seat in Arizona. How it's aged: Overpaid Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns Signed in: 2022 AAV: $46 million Terms: five years, $230 million There is no context for how bad this contract is. It's the worst. Without comparison. Without a doubt. And the financial agreement was a part of a bigger transaction, which included trade compensation. Which only makes it worse. Without comparison. Without a doubt. There might not be a single worse transaction than the Watson trade for another decade. It's not just that it was a massive, market-setting deal. It's that the Browns guaranteed every dollar to Watson, which is why they'll be dealing with the salary cap ramifications for years to come. How it's aged: Historically overpaid Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons Signed in: 2024 AAV: $45 million Terms: four years, $180 million Here's another tremendously bad deal. It doesn't quite compare to Watson's contract, but Cousins got an incredibly spendy offer last year from Atlanta, which then proceeded to select Michael Penix Jr. in the top 10 of the draft. When Cousins suffered a rough start to his 2024 season — which anyone could've predicted, given he was coming off an Achilles injury — the Falcons benched him. Now, he's sitting as a $45-million backup. It's hard to imagine he'll start the season on Atlanta's roster. I expect it's only a matter of time before he's traded. How it's aged: Historically overpaid Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs Signed in: 2020 AAV: $45 million Terms: 10 years, $450 million There aren't many athletes worth betting a half-billion dollars on, but Mahomes is one of them. He has made that clear since 2020. You know what he's accomplished: AFC Champions Games, Super Bowls, Super Bowl MVPs. If Mahomes hit the open market in free agency, what would an NFL team pay him: $80 million per year? Is that even enough? So yes, the Chiefs will happily keep him for $45 million per year (or whatever number he wants) for the foreseeable future. And given how much Mahomes can make off the field, he can keep taking discounts to help his team win more Super Bowls, which will help him keep making more money off the field. How it's aged: Historically discounted Before joining FOX Sports as an NFL reporter and columnist, Henry McKenna spent seven years covering the Patriots for USA TODAY Sports Media Group and Boston Globe Media. Follow him on Twitter at @henrycmckenna . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? 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Who is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, man who beat Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo to NBA MVP title
Who is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, man who beat Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo to NBA MVP title

Indian Express

time22-05-2025

  • Sport
  • Indian Express

Who is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, man who beat Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo to NBA MVP title

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was voted as the NBA regular-season MVP on Wednesday night, beating former MVP-winning superstars like Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Gilgeous-Alexander winning the MVP title means that for the seven consecutive year, a player born outside the US — extending the longest such streak in league history — has now been awarded the title of the best player in the league in regular season. The NBA race for the MVP title came down to two players: Gilgeous-Alexander earned 71 first-place votes and 29 second-place votes while Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic got the other 29 first-place votes and the other 71 second-place votes. Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo was third, getting 88 of the 100 possible third-place votes. Gilgeous-Alexander got 913 points overall from a panel of 100 voters — The award is voted on by media members — while Jokic had 787 points. Boston's Jayson Tatum was fourth behind Antetokounmpo, and Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell finished fifth. A global media panel of 100 voters selected the winner of the 2024-25 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award. The complete voting results ⬇️ — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 21, 2025 The ceremony was held at the ION facility where Thunder practice. He was surrounded by all of his teammates and his family. He will receive the trophy on the court before Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. But before that ceremony in front of the world, he gave a tearful MVP award speech on Wednesday night where he thanked his wife, Hailey Summers, for her role in his career. 'Thank you so much,' he said as he looked at Summers from the podium. 'Thank you for everything you are — for me, for our son, Ares. You were the first person to show me what love really meant … what sacrifice really meant. And I can't wait to spend the rest of this journey called life with you. Thank you very much. I wouldn't be the man I am, I wouldn't be the player I am, I wouldn't be the father I am, without you. Thank you.' So who is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? This season, Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 32.7 points (where he was the league leader), 6.4 assists and five rebounds per game. Thanks to him leading from the front, the Thunder accrued a 68-14 record in regular season. He also ended the regular season as the league leader in averages for free-throw attempts (7.9) and shot attempts (21.8). As noted by The Associated Press, thanks to him, Thunder outscored teams by 12.9 points per game this season, the biggest margin in league history. Oklahoma City had a franchise-record 68 victories and ended as the top seed in the Western Conference for the second consecutive season. Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the second Canadian to win MVP after Steve Nash, who claimed the honour twice. Gilgeous-Alexander was the No 11 pick in the 2018 NBA draft. He was picked up by the Los Angeles Clippers. In those early days, the 20-year-old used to travel to training games by Uber or with help from teammates who could drive because he just had a learner's permit. After that rookie season, he was traded — much to his own surprise — to Oklahoma City Thunder. His early seasons at the OKC franchise saw the team being in a rebuilding phase: they won just 46 games from 2020 to 2022.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's New Deal With OKC Thunder Could Bank Him $1 Million…PER GAME
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's New Deal With OKC Thunder Could Bank Him $1 Million…PER GAME

Time of India

time22-05-2025

  • Sport
  • Time of India

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's New Deal With OKC Thunder Could Bank Him $1 Million…PER GAME

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Image by Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 's MVP-winning season has put him in line for a record-breaking payday. The Oklahoma City Thunder star is now eligible for a contract extension that could dwarf previous NBA deals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's potential contract breakdown According to ESPN's Bobby Marks, if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander waits until the 2026 offseason, he could sign a five-year extension worth $380 million. Here's how the numbers break down: - Total contract value: $380 million - Average annual salary: $76 million - Per-game earnings (82 games): ~$927,000 For context, this deal would make him one of the highest-paid athletes in professional sports. How NBA salaries compare to other leagues Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Photo by Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images The NBA's financial dominance is clear when comparing its top earners to other leagues. For example: League Highest-Paid Player Annual Salary NBA Equivalent Rank NHL Auston Matthews $13.25M ~120th (NBA) NBA Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (projected) $76M Top 3 (NBA) Matthews' salary would rank between Daniel Gafford and Grant Williams in the NBA, highlighting the massive gap between basketball and other major sports. The growing trend of NBA super contracts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's potential deal is part of a larger trend: - Rising salary cap due to increased league revenue - More lucrative media rights deals - Global popularity driving higher player valuations If this trajectory continues, $100 million annual contracts could become the norm within the next decade. What this means for the Thunder and the NBA Oklahoma City will likely prioritize locking down their franchise player, especially after his MVP season and the Thunder's deep playoff run. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Viral Video: मृत्यू कसाही येऊ शकतो! सीसीटीव्हीत कैद झाली काळीज पिळवटणारी घटना Latest News Read More Undo For the league, these soaring salaries reflect its status as both a global entertainment powerhouse and a thriving business. What do you think—is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander worth nearly $1 million per game? With NBA salaries skyrocketing, debates over player value are hotter than ever. Should superstars like SGA command this much, or does it risk distorting the league's financial future? Drop your take in the comments: Is he underpaid, overpaid, or right on the money? And who's next in line for a half-billion-dollar deal? Let's hear your predictions and hottest NBA contract opinions below! Also read: Jaylen Brown Drops the 'White Noise' 741 Rover—And the Sneaker Game Just Got Louder While some may balk at the figures, Gilgeous-Alexander's case proves elite talent commands elite pay—and the NBA's financial boom shows no signs of slowing down. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.

Former Heisman Winner Blasts Bill Belichick's Relationship As A 'Distraction': 'This Ain't A Good Look'
Former Heisman Winner Blasts Bill Belichick's Relationship As A 'Distraction': 'This Ain't A Good Look'

Yahoo

time16-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

Former Heisman Winner Blasts Bill Belichick's Relationship As A 'Distraction': 'This Ain't A Good Look'

MVP-winning quarterback Cam Newton has criticized former NFL coach Bill Belichick over his relationship with Jordon Hudson. While most of the criticism about the legendary coach's romance with the former cheerleader has focused on their age gap, Newton rather showed his concern about how it has been a distraction to the University of North Carolina's football team. Advertisement Bill Belichick is currently the head coach of the team, which he joined in January after a successful career in the NFL. Cam Newton Says Everyone Is 'Talking More' About Jordon Hudson MBS/MEGA Cam Newton has expressed his displeasure over Belichick's romance drama overshadowing the University of North Carolina's football team. In a recent TikTok clip, Newton recalled how the coach has always been an advocate for avoiding distractions, yet now appears to be causing one himself with his relationship with a former cheerleader. "I find it extremely interesting for a person who always led with this: 'Do not be a distraction,'" the former Heisman winner said in the clip. "We talking more about Jordon Hudson than talking about who's our starting quarterback. You can't name me three players on North Carolina's roster right now besides Jordon Hudson." Advertisement Newton then pointed out that the drama would make recruitment for the team suffer in the long run. "Now you have that same situation with a 16-year-old that you're trying to recruit. And you got to talk to his momma? This ain't a good look," he added, per the New York Post. Former Patriots Star Also Called The Jordon Hudson Drama A 'Distraction' Instagram | Jordon Hudson Interestingly, Newton isn't the only footballer to have such an opinion about Belichick's age-gap relationship. Former Patriots star Julian Edelman also echoed the same sentiments during his appearance on "The Herd with Colin Cowherd." Advertisement He said, "The No. 1 thing we used to talk about all the time in New England was distractions. 'Let's not make distractions. The game's already as hard as it is. To prepare for it, to play, to coach.'" Edelman went on to say that while Belichick initially received an "unfair public opinion" over the drama that began with his disastrous CBS interview, the situation has since changed and has now become a real distraction. "But now that it's gained and it's snowballed to what it's become right now, where we're talking about it three weeks later, it's become a distraction," Edelman noted. "That's what we all think right now. This is becoming a distraction. We gotta practice what we preach here." Bill Belichick Says His Girlfriend Has No Influence On His Role At UNC MEGA Although some believe that Hudson's influence may extend into Bill Belichick's role as head football coach at UNC, the coach himself disagrees. Advertisement In an interview with ESPN host Christine Williamson on Tuesday, Belichick made it clear that his relationship with the 24-year-old beauty pageant contestant has absolutely no bearing on his current coaching responsibilities. "All the specifics aside, because a lot has come out in the last couple of days, how do you think that that impacts your ability to coach this football team, if at all?" Williamson had asked the legendary coach, per People Magazine. He then responded, "I mean, that's really off to the side. It's a personal relationship, and she doesn't have anything to do with UNC football." UNC Official Claims Jordon Hudson Is Only 'In Charge' Of Bill Belichick's Public Image Instagram | Jordon Hudson Belichick's statement seemed to be backed by an anonymous UNC official, who revealed that Hudson is only "in charge" of overseeing his public image. Advertisement "She is very, very involved in the crafting of Bill's projected image, everything you see on Instagram, all of that," the official shared, per New York Post. "I know it's hard to separate out this image of Bill Belichick and Bill Belichick the North Carolina football coach. But really the football side of Bill and now the public side of Bill have become two different things, and she is in charge of the public side," they added. Despite the distinction, the UNC official admitted that the dynamics of the arrangement were "odd," adding that the duo simply "decide what they're going to do, and they do it." The Coach's Family Is Reportedly Worried About Jordon Hudson's Influence In His Life Instagram | Jordon Hudson Belichick's family is reportedly concerned about Hudson's influence on him. Advertisement "There is deep worry for how detrimental Jordon can be for not just North Carolina but Bill's legacy, reputation — everything he has built and worked for over decades," a family source told former ESPN personality Pablo Torre, per Page Six. Torre noted that "the family has been digging into Jordon Hudson as well in a parallel way. They are also in a rabbit hole." Despite the mounting criticism, Belichick has stood solidly behind his girlfriend and has acknowledged how close they've grown since they became an item. He even referred to her as his "muse" and "idea mill" in his recently published book, "The Art of Winning: Lessons from My Life in Football."

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