One of the biggest football controversies of 2026 so far is Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub. The legendary NFL coach was fully expected to be inducted in the Class of 2026 on his first ballot, but his voting numbers shockingly fell short.
Belichick isn’t the first legendary coach to be snubbed on his first HOF ballot, and he certainly won’t be the last. But, out of all the coaches in recent history, Belichick seemed like the biggest lock for making it to Canton on his first ballot.
