The Hall of Fame board of directors might finally be fixing their mess this weekend. Seriously, that convoluted voting process keeping former Patriots coach Bill Belichick out on his first ballot? It’s borderline criminal. You know how it goes: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Well, this thing’s been busted, and it looks like the board is finally grabbing the toolbox at their annual meeting during enshrinement weekend.
The Voting System Is Totally Busted
Here’s the deal: the current protocol shoves everyone into the same bucket. Candidates from the Coach Blue Ribbon, Contributor Blue Ribbon, and Seniors Blue Ribbon Committees all compete against each other. For 2026, we saw Belichick, contributor Robert Kraft, and senior players Roger Craig, Ken Anderson, and L.C. Greenwood all on the same menu. Fifty voters picked three. To get in, you needed 80 percent of the ballots, 40 votes. The kicker? Belichick didn’t even get a standalone, up-or-down vote. If he had, he’d be getting that bronze bust this weekend, no question. He absolutely should be in there anyway. It’s a no-brainer.
This Weekend Is About Making It Right
A source with knowledge of the situation says it’s “likely” the board will consider potential changes to the current protocol this weekend. This isn’t just talk, this is a shot at redemption for the Hall. The current system kept one of the game’s absolute legends out. Every fan knows the stakes: the integrity of the Hall itself. We need them to do the right thing and clear the path for guys like Belichick. Let’s see if they deliver.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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