An interaction between Belichick, his girlfriend Jordon Hudson, and CBS reporter Tony Dokoupil gained traction this week, but former Patriots Julian Edelman defended his former coach.

In a statement through the University of North Carolina, Belichick says CBS did not honor the expectations set for the interview. When the unrelated topic of how they met was introduced, he said Jordan Hudson,

Belichick's statement comes after segments of the interview posted to social media focused attention on the 73-year-old's relationship with his girlfriend, 24-year-old Jordon Hudson.