Critics seem to forget that Jordon Hudson has the role and influence she does because Bill Belichick gave it to her, columnist Nancy Armour writes.

Meanwhile, our source’s account of the “Hard Knocks” breakdown comes after the New York Times sports site the Athletic reported on Wednesday that production on the planned series to star Belichick, 73, was halted in March — partially due to Hudson’s alleged “request to be heavily involved in the project.”