- Bill Belichick (and owner Robert Kraft) being left out sparked major debate after his dynasty with Tom Brady — the biggest talking point from this year's class
- Eye-catching first-time eligibles to watch: Rob Gronkowski, Adrian Peterson, Ben Roethlisberger and Richard Sherman — all likely to fuel Hall chatter
- Recent voting changes and vote-splitting have made induction tougher, a factor that likely cost Belichick and will shape next year’s conversation
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