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The QB Evolution with ESPN Sr. Writer and Author Seth Wickersham "American Kings"

Read More Media Season 1 Episode 36

In this episode of Bookum Author Talks Podcast, we sit down with ESPN Senior Sports Writer Seth Wickersham to discuss his new book "American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback." We discuss the evolution of the NFL quarterback position, what separates the greatest QBs of all time, and the untold stories that shaped the game.

From Joe Montana's uniqueness to Tom Brady's Super Bowl championships, Patrick Mahomes' greatness gene, and the rise of Black quarterbacks in the NFL - Seth breaks down what truly goes on inside the helmet of elite quarterbacks and how the position has revolutionized over decades!

TIMESTAMPS:
1:01 - Current MVP
1:54 - Carson Wentz & Recovery from Injuries
2:34 - Daniel Jones & QB Resurgences
5:48 - What goes on in the helmet of a QB?
9:10 - Joe Flacco still having success
10:50 - Evolution of the QB Style
13:12 - What Makes QBs Unique? Meeting John Elway
14:10 - Joe Montana - Uniqueness
15:40 - Joe Namath - The Celebrity QB
16:40 - Caleb Williams - The Celebrity QB
18:08 - The Rise of Black Quarterbacks
19:50 - James "Shack" Harris Story
22:45 - Tom Brady & Ring Culture
26:03 - Patrick Mahomes Greatness Gene?
27:35 - Writing Process for the Book

GET THE BOOK:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/789617/american-kings-by-seth-wickersham/

FOLLOW SETH WICKERSHAM:
Twitter/X: https://x.com/SethWickersham
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seth.wickersham/?hl=en

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