Devastating Update Emerges On Patriots Owner Robert Kraft

“Interestingly enough, the Hall of Fame’s new voting requirements in 2025 helped pit Kraft against Belichick,” Schefter noted. “Kraft was one of five finalists among contributors, coaches and senior players who last appeared in a game in 2000 or earlier. Kraft was the contributor finalist and Belichick was the coach, with Roger Craig, Ken Anderson and L.C. Greenwood the players.

“The 50 voters each pick three of the five finalists, and between one to three make it if they get at least 40 votes. If no candidate gets 40 votes, the top vote-getter will be elected. A new rule also made coaches eligible one year after retiring instead of five. Between one and three of those finalists will be inducted into the Hall along with between three and five modern era players from a group of 15 finalists.”

Robert Kraft Criticized Bill Belichick’s Snub Last Week

Kraft said Belichick was “the greatest coach of all time and he unequivocally deserves to be a unanimous first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer” after the latter fell short of the votes last week.

His own snub should put the kibosh on claims that preference for Kraft was the reason Belichick was left out. 

“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,” Kraft also said last week. 

“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 added.

Meanwhile, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has addressed Belichick’s exclusion. 

“Bill Belichick’s record goes without saying, same with the Patriots and Robert Kraft, who is also a candidate,” Goodell said on Monday night. “They are spectacular. They have contributed so much to this game, and I believe they will be Hall of Famers.”

This is sure to spark a round of fresh criticism.