“As a matter of convenience to him… NFL films allowed Coach Belichick and the production team from Underdog to use the studio for his Coach show because he was already here in his capacity as talent on Inside the NFL.

“When this footage was captured, NFL Films did not produce Coach with Bill Belichick,” NFL Films said in the statement, as read by McAfee on “The Pat McAfee Show.” “NFL Films did not edit this show, NFL Films did not shoot the show, NFL Films did not and does not own the show.

An NFL Films crew member Pat Maher films from sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Chicago. AP

NFL Films released a statement to ESPN personality Pat McAfee that detailed their stance, saying that it let Belichick use their studios out of “convenience to him,” and that the University of North Carolina coach was being produced by Underdog.

In response to a behind-the-scenes video of Belichick and his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Husdon, complaining on the set of his show “Coach” that was shared by journalist Pablo Torre on NFL Films said that despite the show using its studio

NFL Films responds to Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson video leak

I’ve noticed the NFL has been trying to expand, and, you know, my brother Myles Smith playing up in Dublin at one of their season openers they’re clearly trying to globalize the brand,” he tells Billboard. Football’s such a beloved sport — why not not take it to other places?”

But as Shaboozey — who headlined the NFL’s Thanksgiving Halftime Show in November before making a cameo in the Christmas Day Beyoncé Bowl a month later — pointed out, Benito’s performance could be monumental for American football’s reach to worldwide audiences

MAGA personalities, ultraconservative youth group Turning Point USA announced plans to host an “All American Halftime Show” featuring “anything in English” for the music.

While Boozey and countless other Bad Bunny fans are pumped up for the Puerto Rican rapper’s mid-game showcase in February, others have expressed outrage that a Spanish-speaking performer got the gig. Following negative remarks about it from President Donald Trump

“Also, it’s going to be crazy,” the hitmaker adds. “Any time a Bad Bunny song comes on, the whole place erupts.”

“It’s really cool,” he continues. “I think Bad Bunny’s awesome. I think he’s a global superstar, global icon — and an American citizen. There’s no better choice.”

“I think it’s awesome,” he begins while speaking to Billboard about the unveiling of the new tortoise design he helped launch on a Formula 1 car for the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls team at the United States Grand Prix this weekend.

At this point, Shaboozey is an NFL halftime veteran, and in his expert opinion, Bad Bunny is the perfect choice for next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner.

Shaboozey Explains Why ‘There’s No Better Choice’ Than Bad Bunny for 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Bad Bunny's selection aims to expand the NFL's international audience, and his unique ability to bridge languages and genres makes him a natural choice for the global cultural moment of the Super Bowl halftime show.

Bad Bunny is the first male Latin artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, making it a historic performance.

Performer: Bad Bunny Event: Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026 Location: Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California

The announcement was made on September 28, 2025, by the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation, with Bad Bunny being the first male Latin artist to lead the iconic performance.

The Latin superstar Bad Bunny will be the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.