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The Pro Football Hall of Fame has issued a statement affirming its commitment to enforcing voting bylaws after reports surfaced that some voters may have improperly influenced the selection process, particularly regarding head coach Bill Belichick’s omission from this year’s class. While Belichick—widely regarded as the most successful coach in NFL history with six Super Bowl wins—and quarterback Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl MVP with a 117–117 career record, were both passed over for induction, the Hall has not disclosed individual voting results, leaving public and media speculation about the reasons behind their exclusions. CBS Sports has attempted to track which voters supported Belichick, noting that some ballots remain confidential, while also highlighting the unusual complexity of Manning’s candidacy due to his mixed statistical profile and postseason success. Sources differ in how they frame the significance of these omissions. CBS Sports presents Belichick’s snub as an unprecedented anomaly given his historic achievements, suggesting internal voting dynamics or procedural missteps may have played a role. In contrast, the same outlet frames Manning’s case as uniquely difficult to evaluate—emphasizing that while his two Super Bowl MVPs and clutch performances are celebrated by fans, his regular-season statistics and win-loss record fall below traditional Hall of Fame benchmarks. Neither source claims definitive proof of voting misconduct, but the Hall’s public vow to take “action” if bylaws were violated has intensified scrutiny over transparency in the selection process.