Inside the Room: How Belichick Missed First Ballot
Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Armando Salguero pulled back the curtain on how Bill Belichick fell short of a first ballot Hall of Fame nod, and the answer was simple and uncomfortable: Spygate. Salguero confirmed Belichick reached the main selection committee, sparked real debate, and still came up short, despite winning three Super Bowls after the scandal. A full endorsement letter from Tom Brady was presented, but it was not enough. Salguero called for transparency, arguing voters who blocked Belichick should publicly explain why, especially with Brady’s candidacy looming ahead.