Bill Belichick is one of five coaching candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2027. Joining him are Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan. The list was announced Thursday by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The coaching subcommittee selected these five from an original field of 14 nominees. One candidate will be considered when the selection committee determines the new class in early 2027.
Belichick, a six-time Super Bowl champion, has been a finalist before. He was not elected in his first year of eligibility last year, a result criticized by Tom Brady as "ridiculous." Belichick won six titles with the New England Patriots and two as a defensive assistant with the New York Giants. His career includes the Spygate sign-stealing scandal and a $500,000 fine. He is currently in his second season coaching at North Carolina.
Coughlin won two Super Bowls with the Giants, defeating Belichick and Brady twice. He finished his 20-year career with a 182-157 record. Holmgren led the Packers to a Super Bowl and finished 174-122 over 17 seasons. Reeves was 201-174-2 in 23 seasons with the Broncos, Giants and Falcons. Shanahan won back-to-back Super Bowls with Denver and finished 178-144 in 20 seasons.
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