Hall of Fame bylaws require opinions during selection meeting to be held in "strictest confidence"

On Wednesday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame warned its 50-person panel of unpaid, volunteer voters that they could lose their unpaid, voluntary jobs if they dare to violate the all-important "bylaws" — which apparently are carved onto stone tablets.

NFL legend slams HOF voters: ‘Just like in the White House, a bunch of idiots’

The Hall of Fame player sympathized with former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, who will not be among this year's enshrinement class.