The Fame Game: Small Market Quarterbacks and Their Challenges

This chapter examines the unique pressures faced by small market quarterbacks as they navigate celebrity status and its inherent challenges. By spotlighting figures like Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers, it highlights how their local success often falters under the scrutiny of larger markets. Coupled with insights into the cultural significance of basketball in New York, the chapter paints a vivid picture of the intense dynamics of fame and public perception in sports.