Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler Don't Say "Super Bowl": Belichick Hall of Fame Debacle & Coaching News
17 snips
Jan 30, 2026 Conor Orr, NFL reporter and SI columnist, joins to unpack the Belichick Hall of Fame snub and why Canton voters might be broken. They jump through coaching headlines — Todd Monken to the Browns, new hires in Baltimore and Buffalo, and coordinator chaos in New York. The conversation closes with the Sean Payton and Bo Nix media clash and what it says about team energy.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Hall Of Fame Process Failure
- The Belichick first-ballot snub revealed structural flaws in the Hall of Fame voting system.
- The episode argues process design, not just individual grudges, created the controversy and public outrage.
Gregorian's Vote For Older Players
- Vey Gregorian publicly explained he withheld a Belichick vote to give long-deserving older players their chance.
- Marc Sessler and Dan Hanzus describe Gregorian's rationale as revealing how personal historical priorities influence votes.
Fix Voting Rules To Avoid Perverse Outcomes
- The Hall of Fame needs structural reform to avoid trade-offs that create injustices.
- Change voting rules to prevent process alterations from producing perverse outcomes.
