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ESPN: Peyton & Eli To Host Alternate MNF Telecast

Trainmaster : 7/19/2021 3:34 pm
ESPN and The Walt Disney Company have reached an unprecedented partnership with Peyton Manning and his Omaha Productions company that will result in a first-of-its kind Monday Night Football MegaCast production, featuring both Peyton and Eli Manning. Peyton and Eli, combined four-time Super Bowl champions, will headline the new additional viewing option starting with the 2021 NFL Season through the 2023 season (a total of 30 games over 3 seasons).

Each Peyton and Eli-fronted MegaCast will be distributed on ESPN2, with potential for additional distribution on other Disney properties including ESPN+, complementing Monday Night Football’s traditional telecast, which will continue to be available on ESPN and/or ABC each week. Together, the two viewing options will expand the reach and audience of the historic NFL television franchise.

Wow
ESPN: Peyton & Eli MNF - ( New Window )
Correction: "MegaCast"  
Trainmaster : 7/19/2021 3:37 pm : link
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“Offering multiple Monday Night Football viewing options for the next three seasons continues our innovation efforts and provides additional value for our fans,” said Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman of ESPN and Sports Content. “Peyton and Eli will bring a different approach, delving into conversation about broader, big-picture topics while also honing in on the game, much like fans do when watching with their family and friends.”

Produced by ESPN, in conjunction with Omaha Productions, the unique MegaCast option will originate from a remote location. 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.
that's pretty cool  
UConn4523 : 7/19/2021 3:53 pm : link
hopefully its done right and isn't a bunch of gimmicks no one cares about.
 
christian : 7/19/2021 4:00 pm : link
Easily the coolest thing the NFL has done in years
Well tits murble murble, thats pretty cool  
j_rud : 7/19/2021 4:03 pm : link
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Wonder if they’ll be unvarnished…  
trueblueinpw : 7/19/2021 4:15 pm : link
I mean, like if there’s a pick will Peyton say, “that was a terrible read, even you wouldn’t miss that read Eli”. Or will they play it straight and be like every other boring broadcast crew?

If this goes even half way decently  
Ben in Tampa : 7/19/2021 4:19 pm : link
I think Disney probably throws as much money as they can to get Peyton and Eli in the booth proper. That’s be an insanely expensive commentary team, but if they bid hard for Sunday Ticket streaming on ESPN+ they’d probably do it.
I'd Expect Both Of These Games On List Of 10 They'll Do  
Trainmaster : 7/19/2021 4:20 pm : link
Nov 1 Mon at Chiefs 8:15 PM ESPN

Nov 22 Mon at Buccaneers 8:15 PM ESPN



Probably this one too:

Week 5, Oct. 11: Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens
RE: I'd Expect Both Of These Games On List Of 10 They'll Do  
Dr. D : 7/19/2021 4:33 pm : link
In comment 15308176 Trainmaster said:
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Nov 1 Mon at Chiefs 8:15 PM ESPN

Nov 22 Mon at Buccaneers 8:15 PM ESPN


I'll definitely be watching the Manning Bros. broadcast of those games.
Playing devil's advocate here  
Blue92 : 7/19/2021 4:39 pm : link
I hope this isn't just a vehicle to inundate us unsuspecting viewers with endless Bud Light and Papa John's promos.
Also in the Devil's advocate category  
David B. : 7/19/2021 5:29 pm : link
Why would the NFL greenlight a show that's in direct competition to it's main, ad-based/paid-for broadcast?

Unless, of course, they think they can get two ad-streams running. Seems to me though that one broadcast would detract from the other.
RE: Playing devil's advocate here  
UConn4523 : 7/19/2021 5:29 pm : link
In comment 15308189 Blue92 said:
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I hope this isn't just a vehicle to inundate us unsuspecting viewers with endless Bud Light and Papa John's promos.


I doubt that. Seems like a bad business decision long term to piss people off. If this was a 1 year deal for a couple games I can see it, but a multi year deal is something I would think would be taken more seriously.

Then again it’s ESPN so I should probably set the bar very low.
How is this not going to out draw the normal telecast?  
Zeke's Alibi : 7/19/2021 5:35 pm : link
I'm not exactly sure Eli is a great fit for live TV, but, with his brother, I think you see a naturally great give and take. NFL finally gets one right.
RE: If this goes even half way decently  
Zeke's Alibi : 7/19/2021 5:38 pm : link
In comment 15308175 Ben in Tampa said:
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I think Disney probably throws as much money as they can to get Peyton and Eli in the booth proper. That’s be an insanely expensive commentary team, but if they bid hard for Sunday Ticket streaming on ESPN+ they’d probably do it.


The Mannings want to own a football team, that's really no secret at this point. The thing is, for them to make that elite broadcasting money, they need to show they can pull people in. This is a tremendous opportunity to show what they can do. To get that Tony Romo broadcasting dough.

Honestly, I find Peyton's voice grating, and don't think Eli has enough charisma for a live broadcast on his own. The two of them together has me insanely intrigued. They are brothers, and both pretty funny, so they'll naturally have some great rapport there.
RE: Wonder if they’ll be unvarnished…  
crick n NC : 7/19/2021 6:27 pm : link
In comment 15308173 trueblueinpw said:
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I mean, like if there’s a pick will Peyton say, “that was a terrible read, even you wouldn’t miss that read Eli”. Or will they play it straight and be like every other boring broadcast crew?


Since Eli and Peyton know that every play can't be instantly graded, I would imagine they stay away from instant analysis on certain plays.
My guess is this will be very good  
Jimmy Googs : 7/19/2021 6:32 pm : link
if not great...
The next Madden and Summerall  
exiled : 7/19/2021 6:49 pm : link
I guess I’ll be watching more MNF than I usually do.
This will be great.  
bceagle05 : 7/19/2021 6:51 pm : link
The main guys in the booth can’t be too happy about this.
Peyton has been the girl all the boys have wanted and all it took  
glowrider : 7/19/2021 7:08 pm : link
Was being paired with baby bro. Haven’t watched a non-Giants MNF in years. Now, it’ll be appointment viewing for a few weeks.

I enjoy when announcers let the game breathe, but having Eli and Peyton call it, I’m tuning in to listen to them. I can’t imagine them ball busting the players too much, but you have to think this is going to be something of a comedy show: the announcers overshadow the game - when does that ever happen? Peyton was made to be a color commentator. Imagine Eli doing the call?

This also makes Eli a member of the media for at least three of the next four years until he is HOF eligible. He’s got the front office gig and this will be highly anticipated. Rubbing elbows and a little credential burnishing won’t hurt his case with his new colleagues.
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SFGFNCGiantsFan : 7/19/2021 7:12 pm : link
I think both Mannings would be good in the booth. Both are football savants, both come across as likable, & both have a good wit.
Just about to post this  
mattlawson : 7/19/2021 7:21 pm : link
Fantastic news
Link - ( New Window )
as a new employee...  
only1eli : 7/19/2021 7:37 pm : link
of the giants, will Eli be permitted to call giants games?
Eli Hired - ( New Window )
RE: Just about to post this  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 7/19/2021 7:38 pm : link
In comment 15308277 mattlawson said:
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Fantastic news Link - ( New Window )


Who is ESPN booth this fall? Brees?
RE: that's pretty cool  
D HOS : 7/19/2021 7:41 pm : link
In comment 15308166 UConn4523 said:
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hopefully its done right and isn't a bunch of gimmicks no one cares about.


Sponge Bob and green slime...
I do think this has a chance to be exceptionally good  
D HOS : 7/19/2021 7:42 pm : link
They could easily become the new classic prime time announcing team for the next 10 years.
RE: as a new employee...  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 7/19/2021 7:51 pm : link
In comment 15308291 only1eli said:
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of the giants, will Eli be permitted to call giants games? Eli Hired - ( New Window )


Who is that ESPN woman announcer who worked for the Mets but was still able to call their games? Am I misremembering?
this might be the best thing to happen for the NFL on tv since the  
markky : 7/19/2021 8:29 pm : link
early days of "inside the nfl". or maybe the first days of Madden broadcasting games.
ESPN likely would have loved for the Mannings  
bLiTz 2k : 7/20/2021 12:04 am : link
To do the main ESPN broadcast, but might have either been priced out/ or they didn't want to commit to every game.

Either way big win for the fans because there is currently no worse broadcasting crew than MNF...they've been hopelessly searching for an answer for years and it's been terrible.

Here's to hoping both of our MNF games are on the slate for this alternate broadcast this season.
I would..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 7/20/2021 8:38 am : link
love for this to wildly succeed. I pretty much like anything Peyton does. I even think he does a great job with Cooper on the College Bowl trivia show.
 
christian : 7/20/2021 9:07 am : link
Different note — this is why there is zero chance Eli Manning doesn’t get into the Hall.

Archie is presenting Peyton this year, 5 years from now Peyton will present Eli.

Zero chance Manning Inc. doesn’t get both kids in the Hall. It’s on page one of the business plan, right after land high profile national media gig and before buy NFL team.
RE: …  
UConn4523 : 7/20/2021 9:14 am : link
In comment 15308510 christian said:
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Different note — this is why there is zero chance Eli Manning doesn’t get into the Hall.

Archie is presenting Peyton this year, 5 years from now Peyton will present Eli.

Zero chance Manning Inc. doesn’t get both kids in the Hall. It’s on page one of the business plan, right after land high profile national media gig and before buy NFL team.


I've always thought the media dislike for Eli's skill/success was overblown, mainly for clicks. He's so well respected around the league, IMO. Of course there's the family blood factor and how to market that, but the votes still need to happen and I don't think many will play hardball.
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