[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by albany ed

You're not alone in not liking him but feeling he should have been 1st Ballot. Here's what I think:

1. Coaches, like players, should have to wait 5 years before being eligible
2. Belichick made Tom Brady, and then Tom Brady made Belichick
3. I'm not a fan of the HOF format. To me, voters that skip over someone who is deserving so that they can help a borderline candidate get in is complete bullshit.

Perhaps it should be that the top 5 vote getters should get in regardless of their percentage.

1. I use to agree with this sentiment. But, let's say a coach coaches until he's 74 and then dies before he can be inducted into the HOF. IMO, that would be heartbreaking for his family and unfair to him.

2. Chicken and egg, will be debated forever.

3. Agreed it's the dumbest format ever, and keeps deserving nominees out of the HOF.