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Eli, Peyton Manning set high expectations with 'ManningCast' musical

Eli and Peyton Manning asked their father, Archie Manning, whether he had any ideas for the fourth season of their "Monday Night Football" broadcast, the ManningCast.

"Yeah, I have an idea. Tony," Archie told them.

Archie wasn't talking about former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. He was telling his sons they should take a shot at trying to win a Tony Award, which honors Broadway's best plays, musicals and performances.

Peyton immediately gave Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger a phone call with a proposal.

"Eli and I are going to try to win a Tony Award.