Legendary New England Patriots head coach and current UNC head coach Bill Belichick has firmly endorsed retired kicker Adam Vinatieri as a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer. During a discussion on The Pat McAfee Show, Belichick praised Vinatieri's career, highlighting his pivotal contributions to the Patriots' early Super Bowl dynasty and his sustained excellence during his tenure with the Indianapolis Colts.
“Adam Vinatieri has gotta be a first-ballot Hall of Famer,” Belichick said. “He made so many big kicks. As great of a career as he had in New England, he had just as great of a career in Indianapolis.