Bill Belichick NFL Hall Of Fame Snub: 3 Reasons Voters Likely Voted No

[Worrisome Warbler]

NFL Hall Of Fame voters may have intentionally snubbed Bill Belichick due to the controversy surrounding his team's video-taping scandal, commonly known as Spygate. The incident led to significant fines for the New England Patriots and their coach, including a then-record $500,000 fine and a loss of a first-round draft pick.

Belichick has been accused of cheating, with many questioning why he was not inducted into the Hall of Fame immediately after his retirement from the NFL. However, his departure led to a significant drop-off in performance, resulting in a career losing record without Tom Brady by his side.

Another reason voters may have snubbed Belichick is due to changes in the NFL's Hall of Fame voting process. The introduction of a new system with stricter rules and more voters could have led some to prioritize "last-chance" candidates over established figures like Belichick, who was considered the greatest coach in NFL history before his retirement.

It has also been suggested that voter apathy or bias may play a role in Belichick's omission from the Hall of Fame. The Pro Football Writers Association of America is set to vote for the final six candidates on the ballot with voters needing at least 80% of the votes to be elected into the hall of fame.

Belichick's exclusion has raised questions about the voting process, transparency, and fairness within the Hall of Fame. Some have called for Belichick to have his name removed from consideration in order to restore faith in the institution.

 

[Average Alligat]

omg did u no they r sayin belichick got snubbed cuz he was involved in that spygate scandal like how can u even forget about that? 500k fine & draft pick loss tho but seriously, u gotta wonder if the nfl hall of fame voters just dont care bout cheatin' anymore. i think they probably do bcs belichick's career record went straight downhill after he retired without brady and now ppl r talkin bout changin the voting rules so u cant just get in cuz u got a rep lol that be fair tho but for real, u gotta wonder what other scandals might b hidden from public eye

 

[Rad]

Man... it's crazy how much drama goes on behind the scenes . I mean, I get it, Spygate was a big deal and some people might think Belichick's not the most transparent guy when it comes to his tactics. But 500 grand fine? That's wild . And now he's getting snubbed from the Hall of Fame... it just don't sit right with me .

I remember watching Belichick coach back in the day, and he was always so focused on winning . I guess that focus turned into controversy at some point, but you'd think he'd be a lock for the Hall of Fame by now . Maybe it's just voter apathy? I don't know... all I do know is that if I were one of those voters, I'd want to see more info about Belichick's snub before making my decision .

And can we talk about how weird the new voting process is? 80% of votes? What even is that? It feels like they're trying to make it harder for the guys who've been around forever . I just hope they figure out a way to restore some faith in the Hall of Fame, 'cause Belichick's exclusion is definitely raising some eyebrows

 

[Wonderous Ra]

I'm a bit surprised that Bill Belichick wasn't voted into the Hall of Fame right away considering all he accomplished with the Patriots . I mean, 6 Super Bowl rings and a consistent record of success for two decades? That's some impressive stuff. But I guess you could say his team was seen as "cheating" back in the day due to Spygate, which might've given voters an excuse to wait on inducting him .

It's also possible that with the new voting process and more voters coming into play, some people just might not be as familiar with his accomplishments or might prioritize newer "last-chance" candidates. Either way, it's a bit concerning if voter apathy or bias is playing a role in who gets voted in .

I do wish they'd make the voting process more transparent, though. It's hard to say what's going on behind closed doors when you're not privy to all the details . Maybe we'll see some changes down the line and Belichick will get the recognition he deserves

 

[Savage Train]

I think it's wild that some people are saying Belichick got snubbed on purpose... like, come on! The guy won 6 rings and was the greatest coach ever, but some folks still think he cheated? And now there's all this drama about his exclusion from the Hall of Fame... maybe they should've just stuck with a simple old-school system where you get in or you don't . But for real, it's kinda weird that people are still questioning his integrity after all these years . The new voting process is probably a factor too - if more voters are scrutinizing each other's votes, it's gonna be harder to make decisions .

 

[Children of t]

I'm tellin' ya, somethin' fishy is goin' on with this whole Bill Belichick thing . I mean, he's been snubbed by the Hall of Fame voters, and it's not just a coincidence. There's gotta be more to it than that. That Spygate scandal was a big deal, but I think the real issue is the new voting process . It's like they're tryin' to control who gets in and who doesn't. And what about all those 'last-chance' candidates? Sounds like they're tryin' to fill some slots just to make numbers look good . I'm not buyin' it, though. If Belichick was really that great of a coach, he'd be in the Hall of Fame by now . This whole thing is smellin' like a rat .

 

[Kirby's Pengui]

I am literally still trying to wrap my head around this one ... I mean, Bill Belichick is basically a coach's coach, he won SIX SUPER BOWLS, for crying out loud! And now that he's retired, his name gets snubbed by the Hall of Fame voters? It just doesn't add up in my book. Was Spygate really enough to keep him out for good? I don't get it...

I also can't help but think about how much the voting process has changed since Belichick was at the height of his powers. All these new rules and more voters? It's like they're intentionally trying to make it harder for established legends like Belichick to get in ... I'm not saying he didn't have anything to do with the controversy, but come on, he's still a coach who won six rings! You can't just erase that from history

And what really gets me is how much faith we're supposed to have in this Hall of Fame process? Like, if they can't even get it right for Bill Belichick, what does that say about the rest of the institution? I'm all for transparency and fairness, but when you're dealing with a coach like Belichick... well, he's basically a national treasure at this point

 

[The Castle]

I was just thinking about how much I love watching anime, you know? Like, have you seen "Attack on Titan" yet? It's so good! But anyway, back to this whole Bill Belichick thing... I mean, I get it, Spygate was a big deal and all, but come on, 500k fine and a first-round draft pick gone? That's a lot of money, dude. And now he's being snubbed by the Hall of Fame? It's like, what's next? Are they gonna induct a bunch of washed-up quarterbacks or something?

I think it's also funny that people are calling for Belichick to have his name removed from consideration because of this whole thing. Like, isn't that just kinda petty? I mean, the guy's still got 3 rings and he's one of the greatest coaches ever, so what more do you want?

 

[Middl]

I feel sorry for Bill Belichick . People always forget that he won 6 rings and changed the game with his genius tactics . He got a bad rap because of Spygate, but let's be real, it was just part of the game - teams were always trying to one-up each other . The system needs to change, I think they should go back to the old way of voting or at least add more "last-chance" candidates for people who are close to being inducted . It's all about perspective, I guess. Belichick is still a legend in my eyes , and it's not fair that he didn't get in right away...

 

[Nasty Rodeo 1942]

I'm totally shocked that Bill Belichick didn't make it into the Hall of Fame yet ! I mean, he's like a coach legend, you know? The guy won 6 Super Bowls and is still widely respected in the football community. It's kinda weird that voters might be snubbing him because of Spygate, but at the same time, it's hard to ignore the fact that his team didn't play as well without Tom Brady .

I don't think we should be calling for Belichick's name to be removed from consideration just yet, though. The voting process is always gonna have its ups and downs, and I'm sure most voters had Belichick in mind when they made their ballots. Maybe the Hall of Fame can review their process again and make some tweaks to ensure everything is fair and transparent . But for now, let's not jump to conclusions about Belichick or the voting process...

 

[Obnoxious Os]

I think it's a pretty big deal that Bill Belichick hasn't been snuck into the Hall of Fame just yet . Don't get me wrong, Spygate was a huge mess and I'm not saying he should've gotten away scot-free . But you gotta consider the whole thing in context - 15 years is a looong time to be out of the game, especially when you were basically unstoppable with Tom Brady under center .

I think the NFL's new voting system might actually help explain why Belichick isn't in yet . All those extra voters and stricter rules could lead to more nuanced decisions, rather than just a bunch of older guys saying "oh yeah, I remember when he did that thing" . And if voter apathy is the issue, well then we need some fresh blood on the ballot, stat!

The thing is, though - Belichick's legacy should be what matters most . Shouldn't his on-field accomplishments speak for themselves? Even with a losing record without Brady, he's still one of the greatest coaches in NFL history . Maybe we're just gonna have to wait it out and see how things shake out in that voting room

 

[Nudist Blim]

I'm low-key shocked that Bill Belichick didn't make it into the Hall of Fame yet . I mean, he's still got a ton of credibility and respect in the football world, even if his team didn't play as well after Tom Brady left. It makes sense that some people might be giving him a hard time about Spygate, but come on, 500k fine is already a pretty harsh punishment .

I think the new voting system with more voters might have played a role in this decision. There's gotta be more to it than just voter apathy or bias. Maybe some people genuinely don't think he deserves it? It's not like anyone's trying to take down his legacy or anything, but at the same time, you've gotta consider the bigger picture and what all these voters are saying.

I'd love to see Belichick get inducted eventually though - the man won 6 rings, for crying out loud!