Ex-Patriots star on whether Tom Brady could face same HOF fate as Bill Belichick: 'Crazy to think about'
Former Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola said it would be "crazy" if Tom Brady were not selected as a first‑ballot Hall of Famer, especially after coach Bill Belichick missed the first‑ballot cut. Amendola expressed confidence that Brady will be inducted when eligible in 2028 and mentioned he is preparing his suit for the ceremony. The article notes that Belichick’s omission was linked to controversies such as Spygate and Deflategate.
- ▪Danny Amendola, a two‑time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, commented on the Hall of Fame prospects of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.
- ▪Bill Belichick failed to secure a first‑ballot induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, surprising many in the football community.
- ▪Amendola said he is getting his suit ready to attend Brady’s Hall of Fame induction, believing it will happen on the first ballot.
- ▪The controversy surrounding Belichick’s coaching tenure, including Spygate and Deflategate, was cited as a factor in his Hall of Fame snub.
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New England Patriots Ex-Patriots star on whether Tom Brady could face same HOF fate as Bill Belichick: 'Crazy to think about' Danny Amendola, the 2-time Super Bowl champion receiver, said he's 'getting my suit ready' for Brady's induction one day By Scott Thompson Fox News Published August 4, 2026 7:37pm EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ex-Patriots star Danny Amendola called it 'crazy' if Tom Brady wasn't a first-ballot Hall of Famer Danny Amendola, the two-time Super Bowl champion wide receiver with the New England Patriots, believes it would be "crazy" if Tom Brady, like his former coach Bill Belichick, was somehow not voted in as a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
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