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Belichick Admits Brady Departure Was a Mistake

5/6/2025

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Bill Belichick's candid email, revealed by girlfriend Jordon Hudson, has ignited fresh debate about his complex bond with Tom Brady. In it, Belichick confesses that allowing Brady to leave the Patriots was a misstep. Bill Simmons weighed in, hinting that lingering tensions could shape both Brady's legacy and Belichick's future as the new season approaches.

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Bill Belichick's candid email, revealed by girlfriend Jordon Hudson, has ignited fresh debate about his complex bond with Tom Brady. In it, Belichick confesses that allowing Brady to leave the Patriots was a misstep. Bill Simmons weighed in, hinting that lingering tensions could shape both Brady's legacy and Belichick's future as the new season approaches.