1. When die-hard Patriots fan Bill Simmons joined the ManningCast on Monday night during New England’s game against Arizona, it was no surprise that Bill Belichick was a big topic of discussion.
And thank goodness, because it led to Peyton dropping one hell of a story.
“I played for Belichick one time in a Pro Bowl,” Manning explained to Simmons and Eli, “and they were telling stories about the times he was the head coach of the Pro Bowl. One time he picked Peter Boulware because he knew Art Modell would have to pay Boulware a $1 million bonus if Boulware made the Pro Bowl.