Well, Bill Belichick has found a place to talk about football, after all.
No, not coaching the New England Patriots, Atlanta Falcons, Washington Commanders, or some other team that may have had an interest. Instead, it will be as a regular football-talker on the Monday Night Football edition of "Manningcast," where Peyton Manning and brother Eli call the game. OK, not really "call," but talk about it.
The show features a different guest each week, at least for a segment or two. This year, Belichick will be one of them. Peyton Manning confirmed the news to The Athletic.
Manning did so at the Tom Brady Roast, which may have been the most noted Netflix sports special since the Michael Jordan-themed The Last Dance.
Meanwhile, Belichick stands to earn a decent chunk of cash to not catch football this season.
"As Belichick's full plans come into focus, the exact amount he will make is unknown, but it will be well into the millions, according to those briefed on his current and anticipated deals," wrote Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. "His book deal advance is expected to be well into the seven figures, according to media executives and publishing sources briefed on his negotiations.
"After ending his nearly quarter-century run in New England with six Super Bowl rings, the 72-year-old Belichick has been a sought-after media personality. He has made it clear in meetings with network executives that he didn't want a regular weekly desk job on any of the NFL preview shows."
But talk football with two former rivals who each beat his Patriots in big games? Yeah, Belichick is all about it, and frankly, we can't wait.
