Bill Belichick Pro Football Hall of Fame snub explained as voting changes

"The Hoodie" may finally add a gold jacket to his wardrobe come 2027.

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will have to wait at least until 2027 in order to hear his named called for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. After his snub in 2026 – and the reaction that followed – entry in 2027 felt like a foregone conclusion. However, an update in the Hall's voting process may make it a bit easier for the eight-time Super Bowl champ.

On Sept. 4, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced wholesale changes to its voting process, most notably slashing the amount of selectors from 50 to 28 (25 voters, three non-voters), allowing less wiggle room among the contingent to debate, but also weighing the voices in the room more heavily.

Depending on the committee of voters, that means that Belichick, who reportedly received 39 of 50 votes, one vote shy of induction, would almost certainly be a lock to make the trip to Canton next year.

But, why didn't Belichick make it in the first time? There might be a few reasons:

Belichick failed to receive the votes needed to earn enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall…

Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/sports/