“Can't wait for Jordon Hudson to take over his media availability”: NFL fans reacts as Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft become 2026 Hall of Fame finalists

Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft both advanced to the final stage of Hall of Fame consideration on Wednesday. The former Patriots coach was named as the coaching finalist, while the team owner was the contributor pick for the Class of 2026.

Fans shared their reactions to the news on X.

"Can't wait for Jordon Hudson to take over Bills media availability during HOF week. Let the painfully awkward moments continue," one fan wrote.

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@AdamSchefter I can't wait for Jordon Hudson to take over Bills media availability during HOF week Let the painfully awkward moments continue

"How many nominees can win? Is it just one? Because I think Bill and Robert are kind of a packaged deal," a fan commented.

"Kraft gonna get an extra wig, spray tan and massage," another fan wrote.

Here are more fan reactions.

"Bills girlfriend said he's not going," one fan tweeted.

"Bob Kraft - for being rich," a fan said.

"What an interesting group," another fan commented.

Wednesday's announcement came from the Blue-Ribbon Committees, which handle selections for coaches, contributors and senior players. Ken Anderson, Roger Craig and L.C. Greenwood made the cut from the seniors group. The selection committee will gather in early 2026 to decide who gets in.

The voting timeline and Bill Belichick's chances

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Fifty voters will pick three candidates from the group of five. The candidates need 80% backing to get inducted, and no more than three can make it.

The final decision goes down right before the 2026 Super Bowl, when the full selection committee gathers to vote on all 20 finalists. It includes the five Blue-Ribbon picks announced on Wednesday, along with 15 modern era players who'll be revealed later.

Bill Belichick grabbed his first head coaching job with Cleveland before landing in New England in 2000. He won six championships with the franchise before things went sideways.

The relationship turned cold after Tom Brady left town. The Patriots struggled, and Belichick exited following the 2023 season. He is now coaching the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Meawhile, Robert Kraft has run the organization since 1994, guiding it to 10 Super Bowls.

Some voters might hold Spygate against them. The NFL hammered Belichick with a $500,000 fine in 2007 after New England filmed New York Jets signals. Belichick won more playoff games than anyone in history and is only behind Don Shula in total victories as a head coach.