Bill Belichick is widely considered the greatest coach in NFL history. His six Super Bowl wins are two more than second-place Chuck Noll, and his nine appearances are three more than Andy Reid and Don Shula, who are tied for second. Belichick’s 31 postseason wins also rank first all-time, while his 302 regular-season victories rank third.
After mutually parting ways with the New England Patriots following the 2023 season, Belichick did not coach last year — marking his first season away from the sidelines since graduating college in 1974. Then, ahead of the 2025 season, he was named head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. It will be his first coaching job at the college level and his first return to the NCAA since playing for the Wesleyan Cardinals from 1971 to 1974.
On Wednesday, April 16, the future Pro Football Hall of Famer turned 73 years old. Former NFL wide receiver Julian Edelman, who spent 12 years playing under Belichick, roasted his former coach on his birthday over how he makes a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Julian Edelman Roasts Bill Belichick on His 73rd Birthday
As Belichick celebrated his 73rd birthday on Wednesday, Edelman shared a throwback video of his coach making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and had some fun at his expense.
Speaking to co-host and former teammate, Rob Gronkowski, on their “Dudes on Dudes” podcast, the Super Bowl LIII MVP said, “I YouTubed Bill, and I found the video of him making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I thought to myself, he puts peanut butter on both breads, and he puts it in between because [jelly doesn’t leak through]. I said the jelly to peanut butter ratio was so dorky. Who is this guy?
“I just remember as like a rookie watching that thing, he did his little thing where he goes on both sides, who is this dork? But he was a smart guy, I guess. It actually worked, ’cause I tried it and the jelly doesn’t come out.”
The four-time first-Team All-Pro tight end also chimed in, saying, “You just said, ‘Who is this dork?’ and then you go, ‘I guess he’s a smart guy.’ Jules, it’s his birthday, man, come on.”
According to pictures shared on social media, Belichick spent his 73rd birthday with his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. The couple has drawn public criticism, as she is just 24 years old. Nevertheless, the couple have been official since last year, and she evidently played a big role in Belichick joining UNC.