
Eric Mangini on Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub and "gate" scandals
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · FS1 · Jan 30, 2026 · 4m 4sSign Up NowAlready a subscriber?
Colin Cowherd and Eric Mangini discuss Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Mangini calls the snub "ridiculous" despite Belichick's controversial "gate" scandals (Spygate, Deflategate) and perceived lack of personality. Cowherd mentions the NFL's previous warnings to Belichick about rule violations, while Mangini believes the continued success after these incidents makes the snub illogical. Colin compares the coach-quarterback relationship to a marriage, emphasizing open communication.