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Adam Vinatieri mocks Bill Belichick during Hall of Fame induction speech

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Adam Vinatieri mocks Bill Belichick during Hall of Fame induction speech
Summary

Adam Vinatieri delivered a humorous induction speech on August 8 in Canton, Ohio, during his Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony. The former kicker for the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts lightheartedly teased coach Bill Belichick about missing the event to judge his girlfriend's cheerleading competition. Vinatieri also made jokes about other notable figures, including Peyton Manning and Pat McAfee, while expressing gratitude to coaches and teammates. His speech concluded with an emotional moment as he reflected on his 24-season NFL career.

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By the Numbers
  • •Vinatieri roasted Belichick for missing the ceremony on August 8.
  • •He joked about Belichick judging his girlfriend's cheerleading competition.
  • •The speech included humor directed at Manning and McAfee.
  • •Vinatieri played 24 seasons in the NFL and is a four-time Super Bowl champion.
  • •Canton, Ohio hosted the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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  • 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Adam Vinatieri poked fun at Bill Belichick in Hall of Fame speech
  • 6:50 PMBleacher Report — Adam Vinatieri Shades Bill Belichick, References Jordon Hudson in Pro Football HOF Speech - Bleacher Report
  • 6:26 PMNBCSports.com — Adam Vinatieri pokes fun at Bill Belichick in Hall of Fame speech - NBC Sports
  • 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Adam Vinatieri pokes fun at Bill Belichick in Hall of Fame speech
  • 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Adam Vinatieri roasts Bill Belichick, girlfriend in Hall of Fame speech
What they're saying
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Former Patriots and Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri entered the Hall of Fame on the same day that former Patriots and Browns coach Bill Belichick should have been getting his own bronze bust.

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Former Patriots and Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri entered the Hall of Fame on the same day that former Patriots and Browns coach Bill Belichick should have been getting his own bronze bust.

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Legendary NFL kicker Adam Vinatieri poked fun at longtime New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech on Saturday.

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