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Bill Belichick back as a Hall of Fame finalist a year after shocking snub

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Ehalt, M. (2026, November 5). Bill Belichick back as a Hall of Fame finalist a year after shocking snub. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/05/sports/bill-belichick-back-as-a-hall-of-fame-finalist-a-year-after-shocking-snub/

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Bill Belichick, one of the greatest football coaches ever, is back as a finalist for the Hall of Fame after being notably snubbed last year. He is among five finalists selected from 14 candidates this year, with the final decision scheduled for November 17. Belichick's previous disappointment stemmed from falling short of the required 40 votes despite his six Super Bowl victories and third-most regular-season wins in NFL history. The Hall of Fame has since revised its voting process to address such controversies.

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Bill Belichick is once again among the five coaching candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2027, a year after he was surprisingly snubbed despite being widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. Alongside Belichick are Tom Coughlin, Dan Reeves, Mike Holmgren, and Mike Shanahan. The list of candidates was announced by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on November 5, 2026, after a subcommittee narrowed down an initial field of 14 nominees. Belichick's exclusion last year sparked intense criticism across the NFL, with former player Tom Brady calling it "completely ridiculous." The coaching subcommittee will meet again on November 17 to select one candidate from this group for final consideration by the full selection committee.

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Bill Belichick may have to settle for a second-ballot Hall of Fame berth.

2026-11-05 · mixed framing · Bill Belichick back as a Hall of Fame finalist a year after shocking snub

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Bill Belichick may have to settle for a second-ballot Hall of Fame berth. uncertain

Belichick → have → berth

The legendary football coach is one of five coaches that have advanced in the process to potentially be included in the 2027 Hall of Fame class, the governing body announced Thursday. asserted

body → advance → class

Belichick famously did not make the cut last year despite being arguably the greatest football coach ever, which led to some changes in the voting process. asserted

which → make → process

The current North Carolina coach, along with former Giants coaches Tom Coughlin and Dan Reeves, former Packers coach Mike Holmgren and former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan advanced from a group of 14, and the coaching subcomitee will meet Nov. 17 to choose one candidate to be presented in front of the full voting committee to be included in the 2027 class. asserted

subcomitee → advance → class

Belichick advanced in 2026 to be placed in front of the committee, but did not meet the 40-vote cutoff from the group of 50 to be enshrined in Canton, Ohio. asserted

Belichick → advance → Canton

He is seeking to become the first coach inducted since Don Coryell in 2023, and the Hall of Fame notes that between three to seven members will be inducted this year. asserted

members → seek → Fame

Belichick’s snub last year drew plenty of criticism, and it left him “puzzled” and “disappointed,” according to ESPN. uncertain

it → draw → ESPN

The 74-year-old won six Super Bowls leading the Patriots, plus two as a Giants defensive coordinator, and won 302 regular-season games in 29 seasons, third-most in NFL history. asserted

old → win → history

“Six Super Bowls isn’t enough?” Belichick asked an associate, according to ESPN. uncertain

Belichick → ask → ESPN

“What does a guy have to do?” asserted

guy → have → What

The Hall of Fame announced last September notable changes to the process that coincided with Belichick’s snub and a multiyear review of its process. asserted

that → announce → process

The group of voters is being sliced from 50 to 28, along with changes to the presenters for each candidate and an in-person voting system after remote setups. asserted

group → slice → setups

“The Hall of Fame’s selection process has always been guided by integrity, thoughtful deliberation and a commitment to honoring those most deserving of football’s highest individual honor,” Hall of Fame president and CEO Jim Porter said in a release in September. asserted

Porter → guide → September

“We believe these changes both augment what has worked well while addressing opportunities to further strengthen a tradition that means so much to the game and everyone who loves it.” asserted

who → believe → it

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