The story related by Manning on the December 12 MNF ManningCast had also been told by Binn himself (above) on the "Pro Football Doc" podcast with Dr. David Chao (posted on Apple Podcasts). According to NESN, in that podcast interview, Binn said that 2006 was an especially good season for the Chargers, resulting in the Chargers long-snapper's invitation to the AFC Pro Bowl, extended by Belichick. At that time, Binn was also dating model and "Baywatch" actress Pamela Anderson.

Recalling the phone call from New England head coach, Binn told Chao (via NESN) "... I was like honored. I had a really good year that year, so I thought I deserved it." The illusion that Belichick invited Binn to play based solely for his on-field performance lasted until the first Pro Bowl practice. At that time, Belichick inquired where Binn's then-girlfriend, Anderson, was, to which Binn responded that she stayed home. According to Binn, Belichick shot back, "... Remind me why the f*** I invited you out here then."

"I just walked off. I couldn't figure it out," Binn said, unsure if Belichick was joking.

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