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Are you ready for some Mannings on Monday Night?
Are you ready for some Mannings on Monday Night?
Peyton Manning is coming to Monday Night — and he’s bringing his brother, Eli, with him.
Peyton is not fully committing to following Tony Romo into the booth, but Peyton and ESPN have agreed to a contract that will see him participate in 10 alternative “Monday Night Football” broadcasts beginning this season along with Eli, the former Giants quarterback.
The deal is for three years and 30 games. The financials were not disclosed, but they would figure to be in the multiple millions.
On ESPN/ABC, Steve Levy, Louis Riddick Jr. and Brian Griese will handle the traditional broadcasts.
Peyton has been sports TV’s white whale, pursued by most of the NFL networks to be in the booth. ESPN has repeatedly tried to persuade him to join “Monday Night Football” — and he has repeatedly said no.
Amazon/NBC, the new partnership to broadcast “Thursday Night Football” beginning in 2022-23, have Peyton high on its list to potentially join Al Michaels in the booth, according to sources.
Initially, Peyton and Eli’s production will be on ESPN2 with the chance it also ends up on ESPN+. They will not have to travel to the games, as the “MegaCast” option will originate from a remote locations, where, according to a press release:
“Fans will be treated to a mix of in-the-moment analysis, big picture NFL dialogue, knee-jerk reaction, historical perspective, and more. Peyton and Eli will be joined each week by a to-be-determined host. Iconic and current athletes, as well as celebrities, are expected to appear throughout the season. Fans will never miss any of the action, as a multi-box viewing experience will ensure the game is always visible.”
The Mannings’ version of “MNF” will be on the first three weeks of the season and then seven other weeks of the year. There has been a feeling that Peyton has not wanted to call Tom Brady’s games. The Bucs do not appear on “MNF” any of the first three weeks.
The Giants are on Monday night twice — once against the Bucs and once vs. the Chiefs. ESPN would figure to want the Mannings on these games.
ESPN began its relationship with Manning’s Omaha Productions with his “Peyton’s Places,” which it recently expanded to include other sports, including Eli on college football.
This story originally appeared on: NyPost - Author:Andrew Marchand
