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Aug 20, 2025
Seth Wickersham, an ESPN reporter and author of "American Kings: Biography of the Quarterback," dives into the fierce NFC North competition. He discusses the pressures on standout college quarterbacks like Caleb Williams, the complexities of NFL Draft preparations, and the unique challenges players face in struggling franchises. Wickersham also offers insights into each team's prospects, with special focus on the Bears' new leadership and the Lions' rising potential. Betting strategies and team dynamics round out this engaging conversation.
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Inside Caleb Williams' Draft Engine
- Seth Wickersham described meeting Caleb Williams and his father while researching the book and seeing their draft-focused planning firsthand.
- He observed Caleb's junior year was reverse-engineered toward being the first pick in the draft.
Quarterback Is A Cultural Role
- Wickersham frames quarterback as a uniquely American job that evolved beyond the forward pass into cultural myth.
- He aims to tell the history of the quarterback role, not just the pass itself.
Fame Is Part Of The QB Job
- Wickersham argues modern quarterbacks now need fame-management skills beyond arm talent, including craving constant adoration.
- He notes that the role's cultural status creates psychological challenges that don't end at retirement.
