The legendary head coach was not selected for Hall of Fame induction during his first year on the ballot, coming as a surprise to many football figures.

Since it was announced that Bill Belichick would not be entering the Hall of Fame as a first-ballot nominee, there has been a search for who, why, and how this happened.

Sources reportedly told ESPN that Belichick was both “disappointed” and “puzzled” by the decision, a reaction that has been shared by many prominent voices within the sport.