Denis Leary Exposes Bill Belichick’s $20 Trick That Inspired 'Draft Day'

The NFL draft, a highly anticipated event for enthusiasts, kicks off on April 24, 2025. During “The Rich Eisen Show,” actor Denis Leary shared invaluable insights from the legendary Bill Belichick, which informed his role in “Draft Day.” Leary’s character, the head coach, drew from Belichick’s ingenious method of placing a $20 bill inside playbooks. The film adjusted this to $100, assessing players’ attention. If they returned the playbook without mentioning it, they hadn’t fully engaged.Despite modest returns, the film featured stars like Jennifer Garner, with Eisen making a cameo.