NFL reporter Mary Kay Cabot takes a bold dig at 72-year-old Bill Belichick over his relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson

Time of India

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At the recent Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket Dinner, legendary Cleveland beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot made headlines. Honored with the Bill Nunn Memorial Award for her exceptional NFL coverage, Cabot turned heads with a pointed joke about legendary former Patriots coach Bill Belichick and his relationship with 24‑year‑old model Jordon Hudson.
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Mary Kay Cabot's joke hits on Bill Belichick's personal life and age gap
Cabot's comments zeroed in on the huge age difference between Bill Belichick, who is in his early 70s, and Jordon Hudson. Her comment drew laughter from the audience at Canton and fueled a debate on social media afterward. Cabot took a dig at the couple's age difference and said, 'I totally understand why Bill gave me such a hard time. I was 28 at the time, and he just couldn't relate to a woman that old.'
Social media reacts with a mix of backlash and support over Mary Kay Cabot's comment
After the joke went viral on social media, reactions ranged widely.
Some fans and commentators reposted memes defending the coach and Hudson; others criticized reporters who insert themselves into stories. One tweet, which Hudson re-shared on X, read, "Not much of a laugh. No wonder so many have contempt for the media, especially those who want to be the story rather than report on the story."
Mary Kay Cabot and Bill Belichick share Cleveland roots and early NFL history
Cabot's connection to Belichick goes well beyond a Hall of Fame event. Both began their professional journeys in Cleveland – Belichick as Cleveland Browns coach, Cabot as a beat reporter covering the team.
She admitted Belichick was one of the first major coaches she reported on and their early interactions set the tone for years of challenging coverage. Cabot recalled that Belichick would privately push back when he disliked her reporting – sometimes aggressively.
Eventually, she addressed it directly.
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During her speech, Cabot touched on how she had to confront Belichick about the strain he placed on her early in her career, drawing from a place of experience and authority. Those years helped shape her reputation as one of the most seasoned NFL reporters.