What Tom Brady had once privately said about Bill Belichick -- and was part of the reason why he decided to leave New England -- was now being said about him. And that said something about them both.

It's been quite the saga between Maryland football and defensive lineman Lavon Johnson. The two-year Terrapin entered the transfer portal twice in the last six months, and on Friday, he signed a contract to play for Bill Belichick and North Carolina.

Bill Belichick and North Carolina got a major addition to their roster out of the transfer portal on Thursday. South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez, considered to be a 3-star transfer prospect by 247Sports, announced his commitment to the Tar Heels on social media.

Bill Belichick has made his first big splash in the transfer portal since he took over as the head coach at North Carolina.

One legendary member of the New England Patriots has nothing but high praise for his former head coach, Bill Belichick.

Belichick's birthday comes just two weeks after Hudson's 24th. The former Bridgewater State cheerleader shared a glimpse into how she celebrated with Belichick, who appeared to gift his girlfriend a UNC Tar Heels jersey on her birthday, with "Jordon" printed on the back, likely in a fun nod to UNC alum Michael Jordan.

One month after North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick requested members of his staff to include his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, on any emails being sent to him, details about her role with the football program have come to light.