ManningCast News

Bill Belichick has publicly endorsed Eli Manning's candidacy for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, stating that Manning deserves to be a First-Ballot Hall of Famer. During a recent episode of ManningCast, Belichick humorously remarked, "Eli, you don’t look that good in a hoodie, but you’re going to look great in a gold jacket." The discussion included playful banter between Belichick and the Manning brothers, with Peyton Manning joking about preferring to be a teammate rather than an opponent. Eli Manning interjected that he enjoyed playing against Belichick. The endorsement comes as the Hall of Fame voting approaches, with Belichick's comments likely to influence perceptions of Manning's candidacy. Additionally, Brandon Jacobs has also shown support for Manning's Hall of Fame pursuit, further solidifying the former quarterback's case ahead of the upcoming vote.