"What has the reaction been like? Understandably, there is bewilderment with most observers stunned by the Hall of Fame's decision. Patrick Mahomes, JJ Watt and even LeBron James had their say, among many others. I can't be reading this right. This has to be some knock-off Hall of Fame or something, it can't be the actual NFL Hall of Fame.There is not a single world whatsoever in which Bill Belichick should not be a First-Ballot Hall of Famer. https://t.co/OXhL1Sd4FM- JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 27, 2026"
"Is there any reason why Belichick would not have been included? Belichick has not been immune from controversy during his career and ESPN reported that could have swayed the voting. But what are those controversies? 2007 - Belichick's New England Patriots were found guilty of filming opposing coaches' signals during games. Belichick was fined $500,000 and the Patriots $250,000. 2015 - Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was found guilty of requ"
Bill Belichick was reportedly overlooked for first-ballot induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, prompting widespread outrage. Belichick's coaching résumé with the New England Patriots includes six Super Bowl victories, nine Super Bowl appearances, 17 divisional championships, 31 playoff wins and 333 career wins as a head coach. Public figures including Patrick Mahomes, JJ Watt and LeBron James reacted strongly against the decision. Voting may have been affected by past controversies, notably the 2007 videotaping scandal that led to fines for Belichick and the Patriots, and a 2015 matter involving quarterback Tom Brady.
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