
PFT Live with Mike Florio Bill Belichick falls short for Pro Football HOF induction + HOF GM Bill Polian denies telling voters Belichick should have to “wait a year” (1/28 Hour 1)
Jan 28, 2026
They dig into Bill Belichick missing first‑ballot Hall of Fame induction and the fallout around the leak of the vote. The conversation examines accusations about Bill Polian, voter strategy, and whether politics or pettiness shaped the result. They debate whether the controversy was staged, how voting rules distort outcomes, and whether Belichick might use the snub as theater.
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Belichick Snub Undermines Hall Credibility
- Mike Florio argues Bill Belichick's exclusion on first ballot undermines the Hall of Fame's credibility.
- He says voters acted petty and violated the Hall's core assignment to identify the most worthy inductees.
Firsthand Encounters With Belichick
- Michael Holley recounts personal experiences with Belichick's generosity and eccentricities from his long coverage.
- He stresses he wrote books about Belichick and traveled with him, illustrating firsthand familiarity.
Controversies Shouldn't Trump Achievement
- Mike Florio and Michael Holley highlight the role of Spygate and other controversies in voter judgment.
- They emphasize such off-field issues shouldn't determine Hall worthiness.



