Falk's Uncanny Skill at Knowing Where Every Player Is

Marshall Falk has the highest football IQ of any position player I've ever played with, says a veteran teammate. Other teammates describe his ability to recognize defensive alignments flawlessly as a savant's gift. But aren't there some naturals, athletes who really seem to have it from the start? Yes, and as it was for Billy Bean and John McEnroe, sometimes it's a curse. The naturals don't learn how to work hard or how to cope with setbacks. This is the story of Pedro Martinez, then with the Boston Red Sox, who self-destructed when they needed him most.