ManningCast Roast Adam Schefter Before Monday Night’s Kickoff
Peyton Manning started casting disparaging remarks before the ManningCast had even kicked off.
In an interview with ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt, Peyton and Eli Manning discussed how the injured situation of Geno Smith had prevented the Seattle Seahawks from naming a starting for their home game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
ManningCast Roast Adam Schefter Before Monday Night’s Kickoff
Manning blamed ESPN NFL expert Adam Schefter unfairly for not knowing if Smith or Drew Lock would start at quarterback for Seattle. In addition, he played a lighthearted dig at Schefter’s conceit by acknowledging that he had no idea who would start as quarterback.
Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, and Christian McCaffrey taking jabs at Adam Schefter. 🏈📺😂 #MNF #ManningCast https://t.co/lXNT3EFVKU pic.twitter.com/rd1jJ0qpl8
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) December 19, 2023
Smith is not limited by a groin ailment and is expected to play in the Week 15 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. To the bewilderment of several spectators, including the Mannings, Drew Lock, however, took the lead under center.
As Lock entered the field on Seattle’s opening drive, Peyton Manning realized he was beginning. He was shocked that Adam Schefter hadn’t revealed the information much sooner.
Just because Geno Smith is active does not mean he’s starting. The Seahawks are dressing three QBs tonight but have not announced a starter. https://t.co/WHpJdhTiHx
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 18, 2023
“Schefter couldn’t get the news, which is a shocker because Schefter knew I was going to get cut by the Colts before I knew,” Manning stated. “I don’t know how Pete Carroll kept this a secret.”
The QB uncertainty was not from a lack of trying from Schefter. The NFL insider kept his followers updated with post after post on X prior to the game about the status of Smith and Lock.
Seahawks headed to the stadium tonight thinking Drew Lock was the likely starting QB vs. the Eagles. But now Geno Smith is officially active, and Pete Carroll is the one deciding who will start at QB. No official word yet.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 18, 2023
Here is Schefter clarifying his own report hours before kickoff that Smith was active for the contest.
The ESPN insider stated just before kickoff that Lock was anticipated to start.
It was unexpected that Smith was even being considered, and some writers could have thought that his activation would mean he would begin the 2022 Comeback Player of the Year.
The signs continue to point to Drew Lock as Seattle’s starting QB tonight, but there hasn’t been – and apparently won’t be – any official announcement from the team.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 19, 2023
But Lock has the responsibility of keeping Seattle alive for the playoffs. After two quarters, he has thrown just 64 passes, and the Seahawks are behind 10-3 at the half.
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