Can Hall of Fame voters really risk denying Tom Brady first ballot status after the backlash over Bill Belichick?

The Hall of Fame decision to delay Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft has raised an unexpected question about Tom Brady’s future. While experts believe Brady remains a first-ballot lock, the secret voting process has created doubt. Analysts, former players, and Brady himself agree that denying him would cause lasting damage to the Hall’s credibility.

Can Hall of Fame voters really risk denying Tom Brady first ballot status after the backlash over Bill Belichick?
The Hall of Fame decision to delay Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft has raised an unexpected question about Tom Brady’s future. While experts believe Brady remains a first-ballot lock, the secret voting process has created doubt. Analysts, former players, and Brady himself agree that denying him would cause lasting damage to the Hall’s credibility.