Belichick and Hudson are dragging the CBS drama back into the spotlight - and doubling down on who's really to blame for that bizarre exchange.

The coach apparently even discussed Hudson with his players to reassure them of where his focus is. As former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has said, this is the kind of distraction Belichick once loathed.

Coverage of former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson has created a war of words between two prominent sports media figures.