Patrick Mahomes was among the first prominent voices to react after Bill Belichick was not selected as a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer.

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP, responded as news emerged that Bill Belichick had fallen short of induction in his first year of eligibility.

Now, with the decision prompting widespread debate across the NFL, Mahomes’ reaction has drawn significant attention.

Patrick Mahomes questions Bill Belichick Hall of Fame decision

Patrick Mahomes reacted shortly after reports confirmed that Bill Belichick did not receive the required number of votes for immediate induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The decision came despite Belichick’s six Super Bowl titles as a head coach and decades of sustained success.

Mahomes addressed the situation publicly on social media as the news circulated widely around the league.

“Insane… don’t even understand how this could be possible,” Mahomes wrote on X.

How Mahomes reaction reflected wider NFL disbelief

Patrick Mahomes’ response resonated across the league, with other current and former players voicing similar confusion.

The reaction underscored how Bill Belichick’s legacy is viewed by both the previous and the modern generation of NFL players.

J.J. Watt also reacted publicly, questioning how Bill Belichick could miss out on first-ballot induction and suggesting the decision did not align with his on-field accomplishments.

This decision from the Hall of Fame, one that is being linked to Bill Polian, might have significant ramifications for days and weeks to come.

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