Meanwhile, our source’s account of the “Hard Knocks” breakdown comes after the New York Times sports site the Athletic reported on Wednesday that production on the planned series to star Belichick, 73, was halted in March — partially due to Hudson’s alleged “request to be heavily involved in the project.”

Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, reportedly played an "instrumental role" in North Carolina being cut from "Hard Knocks," per a report.