Summary
JJ Watt expressed surprise and disbelief after Bill Belichick did not receive enough votes to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame immediately. Despite Belichick's successful career with the New England Patriots, some past controversies may have affected the voting.
Key Facts
- Bill Belichick did not get enough votes to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
- He needed 40 out of 50 votes to qualify but fell short.
- JJ Watt publicly criticized the Hall of Fame voting process, expressing surprise at the outcome.
- Belichick coached the New England Patriots for 24 seasons, with a winning percentage of nearly 70%.
- The Patriots, under Belichick, won six Super Bowl titles.
- Before coaching the Patriots, Belichick was a two-time Super Bowl champion as an assistant coach.
- Belichick received the NFL Coach of the Year award three times and was part of two All-Decade Teams.
- Allegations of rule-bending during his career may have influenced the Hall of Fame voting.
