Why the Pro Football Hall of Fame Is Broken | Kirk Buchner & Paul Lawrence Tell All

24 Feb
2026
Not in Hall of Fame
In this candid and insightful episode of The Buck Stops Here, Kirk Buchner sits down with Hall of Fame expert Paul Lawrence to dissect the evolving—and controversial—selection process of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. From rule changes and vote-splitting chaos to the overlooked legends of the pre-Super Bowl era, this conversation pulls no punches.

They explore:
• Why the 2025 class was the smallest in decades
• The math behind the voting system
• The impact of Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft’s eligibility
• The fading recognition of senior candidates
• The economic ripple effect on Canton

? Don’t miss this deep dive into the politics, passion, and pitfalls of football’s most prestigious honor.
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