Summary
Michael Strahan and other NFL figures expressed disappointment that Bill Belichick was not inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. Despite his achievements, including six Super Bowl wins with the New England Patriots and two with the New York Giants, Belichick did not receive enough votes. Some critics believe the voting process may be flawed.
Key Facts
- Bill Belichick was not inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot.
- Belichick has won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots.
- He also won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants as a defensive coordinator.
- Michael Strahan, among others, criticized the Hall of Fame voting process.
- Strahan himself was not a first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee despite his achievements.
- Some suggest Belichick’s absence from the Hall of Fame is due to past "cheating scandals."
- Belichick has a total of 333 wins, second only to coach Don Shula.
- Belichick will be eligible for future Hall of Fame inductions.