NFL Fans Praise Peyton and Eli Manning After First 'Monday Night Football' Broadcast
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“I've always wanted to play Jon Gruden. This is what Jon Gruden is saying to Derek Carr in the headset.”
The Manning brothers showing us what the pre-snap conversation is like on ESPN2 and @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/76TK8aRPMw
— ESPN (@espn) September 14, 2021
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said: "If you're not watching Peyton and Eli right now on ESPN2—-you're missing something momentous. REALLY great stuff.
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Took one week to make Peyton and Eli’s MNF cast appointment viewing. 😂 (via @ESPN) pic.twitter.com/eyxETPs0rJ
— NFL (@NFL) September 14, 2021
One fan wrote: "Didn't check in with the regular broadcast once. It was like peeking in on the Manning's Zoom call while they watched a football game with some friends. I'm in for the season. Loved it."
prevnextClay Travis
The Peyton and Eli Monday Night Football broadcast on ESPN2 is fantastic.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) September 14, 2021
Clay Travis seems to love the Mannings on Monday Night Football. One fan responded: "Perhaps not surprisingly, Romo and now Peyton, both QBs, have been the two best play by play people I've listened to in years. And in college it's Brock Huard, also a QB."
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This Manning broadcast on ESPN2 is incredible haha. Eli said to Ray Lewis “Ray, would you rather have a Peyton-sized helmet filled with quarters, or $10,000 cash?” 😂😂. And the breaking down of the game is tremendous too.
— Chris Vernon (@ChrisVernonShow) September 14, 2021
Chris Vernon is also a fan. One social media user wrote: "I agree been telling my friends to turn it on..I dont think I would watch my team with this broadcast cause you miss things here and there but when I don't care about every single play..Their insight is so freaking good."
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Okay, we have to ask...
Who is watching the Peyton and Eli Broadcast? 😆 pic.twitter.com/pdtgDKyDpE
— Pickswise (@Pickswise) September 14, 2021
One fan said: "I think they need someone dedicated to play by play and they can just riff on color but I am enjoying what a mess it all is."
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Dear ESPN. What happens when Peyton and Eli get higher ratings than the actual telecast?
— Peter Kostis (@peterjkostis) September 14, 2021
One fan answered: "This is great — real players making real comments. No talking heads. Not the same coverage—better." The ratings haven't been announce yet, but it does look like ESPN has something with the Manning brothers.
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Overtime = more Peyton and Eli. pic.twitter.com/SaS2hcktJ1
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 14, 2021
And another fan wrote: "This broadcast is the best thing to ever happen to Monday Night Football." Along with the Mannings showing off their broadcasting skills, the game was a classic as it went into overtime. Monday night was a huge win for ESPN and the NFL.
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