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Peyton Manning stars in promo for ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’

Peyton and Eli Manning star in a funny new commercial promoting the new ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ movie.

The dynamic duo of Peyton and Eli Manning recently added to their impressive post-career achievements with a new advertisement promoting the new film “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.”

The Omaha Production’s spot features the former signal-callers in their “quarter-zip” jackets, which the former Bronco declares are “the perfect item of clothing to defeat a death chill.”

The next scene shows the brothers joining Ghostbusters old and new, in Ghostbusting quarter-zip jackets that have actor Paul Rudd lamenting, “Damn, they stole our gear!” As a monster descends upon the ghost-busting crowd, Eli, suggesting the entity is too powerful, says that he and Peyton should flee. Peyton, with his signature wit replies, “We’re pocket passers! We can’t run!”

Check out the funny promo below:

This spot continues the success of the First Family of Football, who won a Sports Emmy in 2022 for their dual production of the “ManningCast,” as well as the successful Omaha Productions programs including “Peyton’s Places” and “Eli’s Places” on ESPN Plus.

“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” debuts in theaters on March 22.

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See it: Giants legend Eli Manning joins Ghostbusters in latest promo

Watch as New York Giants legend Eli Manning joins the Ghostbusters in the latest promo for the upcoming film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.

If there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who ya’ gonna call?

New York Giants legend and future Pro Football Hall of Famer, Eli Manning, and his brother, Peyton?

Thankfully, the Manning brothers did not cross their streams but they did partake in a wild crossover, joining the Ghostbusters, both new and old, in a promo for the upcoming film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, which is scheduled for a theatrical release on Friday, March 22.

“I think we should run,” Eli says.

“We’re pocket passers. We can’t run,” Peyton hilariously responds.

This is the second time that Eli and Peyton suited up as members of the Ghostbusters. The first came in 2022 when they were joined by legendary running back Jerome Bettis on an episode of Eli’s Places (produced by Ohama Productions).

There’s never a dull moment with these two.

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Report: Arch Manning opts out of ‘EA Sports College Football 25’

EA Sports is bringing back their popular college football video game, but Arch Manning opted out. Athletes are paid $600 to be in the game.

EA Sports is set to release a college football video game this summer for the first time since 2013, and the game will feature real players.

Peyton Manning’s nephew, Arch Manning (a sophomore at Texas), has decided to opt out of the game, according to a report from
Anwar Richardson of Orangebloods.com.

Earlier this week, EA Sports announced that more than 10,000 college football players have opted into being in the video game. Players who opt in receive $600 and a free copy of the game as part of EA’s name, image, and likeness deal with the student-athletes.

It’s a flat fee for every player and, so far, no known exceptions have been made. It’s possible that Manning might be holding out for a better offer, but that’s just speculation. EA surely does not want to set a precedent of negotiating individual deals with players to be featured in the game.

If Manning eventually becomes a college star, though, EA might change their mind. For now, No. 16 won’t be featured in the video game.

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Peyton Manning attempting to recruit Bill Belichick to ‘Omaha Productions’

Peyton Manning is attempting to recruit Bill Belichick to Omaha Productions, presumably for a ManningCast-style show on ESPN.

Bill Belichick appears poised to take a break from coaching this year and former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning has a job offer for him.

Manning is attempting to recruit Belichick to Omaha Productions, his entertainment company, according to a report from The Athletic‘s Andrew Marchand. Belichick and Manning, of course, were rivals in the NFL, but they shared a mutual respect and they might now become teammates off the field.

Manning and his brother, Eli, have had great success with their “ManningCast” which provides an alternate broadcast of ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” for 10 games each season.

Marchand reports that Manning would likely broach the idea of teaming Belichick with Nick Saban for a “GOATCast” in 2024. Saban already has a relationship with ESPN from his work on “College GameDay.”

ESPN and Omaha Productions will have competition — executives for CBS and NBC have already met with Belichick, according to The Athletic. Both networks are seeking new analysts for their studio shows, but Marchand reported that Belichick is not interested in doing a weekly Sunday studio show.

That might make ESPN an intriguing option for Belichick, who previously worked with NFL Films on NFL Network’s “NFL 100 All-Time Team” series. Belichick is a big fan of NFL history — just like Manning — and it’s easy to imagine the coach and former quarterback creating a perfect show.

Belichick is expected to return to coaching at some point — perhaps in 2025 — so any agreement with Manning might have to be paused if the coach gets another opportunity in the NFL. In the meantime, though, Belichick has free time on his hands, and Manning wants to put him to work.

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Peter King ranks Peyton Manning No. 1 on list of nicest QBs to interview

In his final ‘Football Morning in America’ column, Peter King named Peyton Manning the nicest quarterback he ever interviewed.

Legendary sportswriter Petter King announced his retirement from writing last month. King served as a Sports Illustrated writer from 1989-2018, writing his weekly column Monday Morning Quarterback before he left SI to write for NBC Sports, penning the weekly column Football Morning in America.

In his final Football Morning in America column before he retired, King ranked the nicest quarterbacks he has interviewed, and Peyton Manning was ranked No. 1.

“We’ve talked about everything under the sun,” King wrote of Manning. “I called him Chris Mortensen — he used to want me to come to his training camp last, so he could download info on the other teams I’d seen.”

Peyton’s brother, Eli Manning, had a funny reaction to King’s list on Twitter/X:

While athletes sometimes get a bad reputation for being complicated as their star and profile rise, it is great to hear that Manning never let his superstardom get to his head.

The former quarterback shared this post on his Instagram page after King announced his retirement:

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Manning, 47, retired from the NFL after winning Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos following the 2015 season.

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ESPN reportedly interested in Bill Belichick and Nick Saban segment

Peyton Manning and ESPN are reportedly interested in signing Bill Belichick for a “Manningcast” segment with Nick Saban

NFL legend Peyton Manning is reportedly pursuing a deal with former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick to sign with Omaha Productions, per The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand.

Omaha Productions is Manning’s entertainment company, and his working relationship with ESPN is expected to come into play with there being all-around interest in Belichick. According to Marchand, officials have been briefed on potential plans of pulling together a Belichick and Nick Saban “Manningcast.”

It has been radio silence publicly from Belichick after he parted ways with the Patriots back in January, after coaching the team for the last 24 years.

Meanwhile, Saban announced his retirement from college football after his 17th and final season at the University of Alabama in 2023. He has since agreed to join ESPN’s “College GameDay.”

Marchand wrote:

If Manning were to sign Belichick, the idea of teaming with ESPN to create a Belichick and Nick Saban “Manningcast” is expected to be broached, according to officials briefed on the plans. Saban, considered by many the greatest college football coach of all time, joined ESPN’s “College GameDay” after retiring from Alabama. (ESPN/Omaha could call it the “GOAT Cast.”)

Per Marchand, Belichick has not met with ESPN yet on a potential deal.

The thought of Belichick and Saban possibly teaming up equates to nothing short of must-see television. There’s clearly the football knowledge standpoint with both being the greatest to ever do it in their respective realms.

But some might be surprised from an entertainment standpoint as well. It’s such a genius idea that Manning is leading the charge, despite Belichick-coached defenses causing him headaches throughout most of his NFL career.

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NFL world reacts to the death of the legendary Chris ‘Mort’ Mortensen

The NFL world remembers the great Chris Mortensen.

Sunday was a sad day around the NFL world. Shortly after 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, ESPN revealed the unfortunate news that the legendary Chris “Mort” Mortensen had passed away at the age of 72.

While Mort’s colleague, Adam Schefter, is known as the NFL’s premier news-breaker, that title belonged to Mortensen years before Schefter’s emergence. Originally a reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution covering the Braves and Falcons, Mortensen won several awards for his reporting.

In 1989, he was hired to cover the NFL at The National for two seasons. It was in 1991 that he would receive his big break at ESPN. For 32 years, Mort broke massive NFL stories for ESPN until he retired after the 2023 NFL draft.

It was in 2016 that Mortensen fought a courageous battle against throat cancer.

Mortensen is survived by his wife, Mikki, and son, Alex. Alex, a former college quarterback, is the current offensive coordinator at UAB under former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer.

After his death, tributes from around the NFL poured in honoring Mortensen.

Watch Peyton Manning’s hilarious Zoom call with ‘ManningCast’ guests

Peyton Manning invited guests of the ‘ManningCast’ to roast Eli Manning. It did not go according to plan 😅

After the 2023 season wrapped up for the ManningCast, former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning invited guests from the show to a Zoom call so they could praise the ManningCast and roast Peyton’s brother, Eli.

Peyton’s scheme did not go according to plan.

“ESPN asked for a Season 3 congratulations video, but I’d rather you all just make fun of Eli,” Peyton says at the beginning of the conference call.

Will Ferrell then chimes in to say his “bumbling, fumbling newscaster” Ron Burgundy character is brought to life every week on the ManningCast. Not exactly what Peyton had in mind.

Jimmy Kimmel then said he would never return to the show. Klay Thompson later struggles to think of something Peyton or Eli are good at.

Lindsey Vonn later calls Peyton a “jackass.” Mike Vick tries to explain to Peyton that the guests all like Eli, but Peyton won’t hear it. Eli ultimately crashes the conference call, prompting Peyton to reveal his final (highly edited) product:

Classic.

Peyton and Eli will return for Season 4 of the ManningCast in 2024.

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Best photos from Super Bowl 50

50 photos from the Panthers’ trip to Super Bowl 50

The most magical season in Carolina Panthers history did not finish off with a storybook ending. Nevertheless, the memories—both fond and painful—will continue to live on.

As we get closer to tonight’s big game, let’s take a trip down memory lane for 50 of the best images from Super Bowl 50.

Peyton Manning to star in Bud Light’s Super Bowl commercial

A Broncos fan wearing a No. 18 jersey becomes best friends with Peyton Manning in Bud Light’s Super Bowl commercial.

After he starred in Bud Light’s commercial promoting the drink’s Super Bowl giveaway last fall, it’s no surprise that Peyton Manning has returned for Bud Light’s commercial set to air during the Big Game on Sunday.

Bud Light has purchased an ad spot for their “Easy Night Out” commercial that features “The Bud Light Genie” granting wishes to fans. Halfway through the ad, a fan wearing a No. 18 Denver Broncos jersey says, “I wish Peyton Manning was my best friend.”

Manning then appears, followed by Post Malone and Dana White. The wishes get more elaborate, culminating with a Tyrannosaurus rex joining the party (literally).

Here’s the full 60-second commercial:

Manning appeared in a regional Super Bowl commercial for Bush’s Beans in 2023. The year before that, Manning featured in three Big Game ads — one for Michelob Ultra and two for Caesars Sportsbook.

The San Francisco 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11. The game will be televised on CBS.

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