Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions has begun pursuing a role for Bill Belichick.

If Manning were to sign Belichick, the idea of teaming with ESPN to create a Belichick and Nick Saban “Manningcast” is expected to be broached, according to officials briefed on the plans. 

Belichick has yet to meet with ESPN, but ESPN is interested in Belichick. Omaha Productions and ESPN work closely together on “Monday Night Football” alt-casts, the Manning-hosted documentary “Peyton’s Places,” and satellite shows.

Belichick has also met with executives from CBS and NBC. Both networks are considering adding new analysts to their studio shows.

In meetings, Belichick has made it known he is uninterested in being part of a weekly Sunday studio show, according to officials with knowledge of his thinking.

Pat McAfee will also pursue Belichick for his show.