If you are a football fan and have not yet watched the Netflix series "Quarterback", stop whatever it is that you are doing right now and begin watching. No, seriously. just drop what you're doing and begin watching this eight part series right now.
The show, whose Executive Producer is Peyton Manning, follows three QB's throughout the 2023 season, from training camp to Super Bowl. Unlimited access was given to the show for games, practices, and glimpses into the players' personal and family life. Two of these players' wives had babies during the season, for example. The three stars of the show represented a perfect cross section of life in the NFL at its most important position.
- Marcus Mariotta. A former first round draft pick, now trying to hang on with his third team, the Atlanta Falcons. He started as the team's number one QB, was benched three quarters of the way into the season and then left the team. (The series ended by telling us that he had signed on with the Eagles to be Jalen Hurts' backup in 2023.)
- Kirk Cousins. Led his team to a 13-4 record, the NFC North championship, and was a serious MVP candidate, but his season ended when the Vikes lost in the opening round of the playoffs.
- Patrick Mahomes. Need I say more? He was the League MVP and led his Chiefs to a victory in the Super Bowl and was named the game's MVP.
It is a fascinating look at three individuals and what they have to go through, week after week, through all kinds of injuries and adversities, and just how they prepare for every game, every week. It always looks like Mahomes goes in the huddle and says "Travis, go straight for twelve yards and turn right. The rest of you guys just block", but it's not as easy as they all make it look.
I can't recommend the series highly enough.
Four Stars from The Grandstander.
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