Second Hall of Fame voter explains choosing Robert Kraft over Bill Belichick

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Another Pro Football Hall of Fame voter who didn’t check off Bill Belichick’s name for the Class of 2026 has come forward explaining his choice.

He chose New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft over Belichick, too.

FOX59/CBS4 Sports reporter Mike Chappell, who covered the Indianapolis Colts for over 40 years, was the second voter to come forward explaining his decision on why he didn’t vote for Belichick in a column posted this week. 

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New England Patriots former head coach Bill Belichick addressed the media at Gillette Stadium about his departure. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Kansas City Star’s Vahe Gregorian was the first to do so, also penning a column.

Like Gregorian, Chappell noted that being forced to choose up to three names from the five-man group with Belichick, Kraft and three senior members made it hard. Chappell chose two of the senior candidates, believing it was their final chance of making it into the hallowed halls of Canton.

Thus, Kraft and Belichick were left. He chose the former.

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"As one of 50 selectors, I voted FOR Robert Kraft, the long-time and accomplished New England Patriots owner," Chappell wrote in his column. "I did not vote AGAINST Bill Belichick, the long-time and accomplished head coach of that dynasty. I realize that’s a difference without a distinction, but I’m comfortable with my decision."

Chappell went on to explain why he believed Kraft was deserving of this year’s class over Belichick.

"Kraft’s role in building the