A chaotic year for the New England Patriots caused Bill Belichick to move on from his 23-year-long stint as their head coach. The Patriots saw a new low with a 4-11 final tally this regular season. While the exit was a teary-eyed affair, the impending stints for Belichick continue to intrigue. As many assumptions were made about Belichick taking a back step and enjoying a year with the media, new information that came to light complies with it. Reportedly, two-time Super Bowl Champion Peyton Manning is looking for a new association with the former head coach.
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According to a new report by The Athletic, Peyton Manning is looking forward to signing Bill Belichick for the ManningCast. The show, produced by Manning’s Omaha Productions, is no stranger to the NFL community. While the Manning brothers have been able to hold the fort with their crude humor and insider pieces, Belichick’s association might mean a new perspective with more unfiltered content.
The ManningCast already has an array of partnerships in the NFL community to boast. Some of these include notable names like David Ortiz, Sue Bird, and obviously Eli Manning. Moreover, ESPN and ManningCast also work together closely for Monday Night Football, which further enriches the mix for Belichick’s entry. Belichick has many opportunities waiting, as he famously met with NBC and CBS in relation to their studio shows. However, Belichick’s association with ESPN has more than what seems to be a reunion.
Nick Saban and Bill Belichick: United Finally?
ESPN is relentlessly working to bring together two coaching legends onboard — Nick Saban and Bill Belichick. Saban, who retired after lending 17 invaluable years of his life as his head coach for the Crimson Tide, has the potential to share invaluable insights. In such a scenario, Omaha Productions and ESPN are pulling all the strings to bring both the coveted coaches together. Notably, the media giant has already signed Saban as an analyst for College Gameday.
The Nick Saban and Bill Belichick duo have a multitude of connections that date back to their college days. To begin with, the two share Croatian heritage and came into the world of football after their initial association. Back in 1982, Nick Saban worked for Belichick’s father, leading to a friendship for the two. They worked together with the Cleveland Browns in the ’90s for three seasons. Further on, the Saban-Belichick duo became rivals when Saban moved to the Miami Dolphins helm. Again in 2019, the two appeared in the HBO documentary “Belichick & Saban: The Art of Coaching“.
Furthermore, with an opportunity brewing up for the two to appear on ManningCast, the show might have newer perspectives to offer. Saban is known as the greatest head coach in college history, while Belichick needs no introduction. Safe to say, their style and outspoken demeanor will bring more juice to the show.
