"Whatever perceptions may exist about any personal differences between Bill and me, I strongly believe Bill Belichick's record and body of work speak for themselves. As head coach of the New England Patriots for more than two decades, he set the standard for on-field excellence, preparation, and sustained success in the free agency and salary cap era of the National Football League. He is the greatest coach of all time and he unequivocally deserves to be a unanimous first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer."
"Kraft hit the nail on the head here with his statement. It's absolutely absurd that Belichick, who helped lead the Patriots to nine Super Bowls and six Super Bowl wins during his 24 years in New England, will not make it into the Hall of Fame on his first attempt. What more could he have done to convince voters that he deserves to be in?"
Bill Belichick did not receive enough votes to be a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. He led the New England Patriots to nine Super Bowl appearances and six titles over 24 seasons. Patriots owner Robert Kraft called Belichick the greatest coach of all time and said Belichick unequivocally deserves to be a unanimous first-ballot Hall of Famer. The snub surprised and angered many Patriots supporters. Some voters may have been influenced by controversies such as Spygate and Deflategate. Observers will watch whether Tom Brady receives similar scrutiny when he becomes eligible.
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