Invoice Belichick explains in an sometimes awkward new interview why there isn’t a point out of Patriots proprietor Robert Kraft anyplace in his upcoming new e book, “The Art of Winning.”
The six-time Tremendous Bowl-winning head coach break up with Kraft and the Pats after 24 years collectively in New England after the 2023 NFL season, and the 73-year-old Belichick since has taken a school job as the top coach at North Carolina.
“Correct,” Belichick stated flatly when requested by “CBS Sunday Morning” interviewer Tony Dokoupil if Kraft shouldn’t be “even in the acknowledgment section” of the e book. “He’s not [mentioned].
“Well, again, it’s about my life lessons in football, and it’s really more about the ones that I experienced directly.”
The edges parted methods following back-to-back shedding seasons and a 12-22 mixed document in 2022-23.
Requested if he felt like he was “treated with dignity and respect when you were let go by Robert Kraft,” Belichick responded, “Yeah, well, it was a mutual decision for us to part ways.”
Knowledgeable that Kraft has since used the phrase “fired,” Belichick repeated, “It was a mutual decision.”
ceremony in February. Getty Photographs
Belichick, who wore a tattered and light Navy sweatshirt throughout the sit-down interview, additionally appeared uncomfortable discussing his relationship with 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson, who he refers to within the e book, to be revealed Could 6, as his “creative muse.”
“I’ve never been too worried about what everybody else thinks,” Belichick replied. “Just try to do what I feel like is best for me and what’s right.”
When Belichick was requested later for particulars about how the couple met, Hudson interjected from off digicam: “He’s not talking about this.”
Nonetheless, Hudson has featured Belichick in a number of latest Instagram posts, together with one photograph of the legendary coach dressed as a fisherman together with her as a mermaid and one other wherein Belichick is laying on his again and balancing Hudson on his ft.
“Yeah, so I’m on some of those social media platforms, but I honestly don’t follow,” Belichick stated.
As a substitute, he careworn, he stays centered on his new gig and the discharge of his new e book, which additionally covers his relationship along with his father, Steve, and with former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
“I try to capture some of the ups and downs and the preparation and the dealing with star players and the big moments,” he stated. “My title choice would have been, ‘How I Did My Job,’ or ‘Lessons From My Life In Football,’”
“I enjoy football. I enjoy the whole process of it. It’s hard to win, and it’s hard to beat other good coaches, good teams. I appreciate the grind. I appreciate the competition. But coaching’s fun, and honestly, I feel like I haven’t worked a day in my life.”
