ESPN's Seth Wickersham joins Glue Guys to discuss his new book "American Kings" - a deep dive into the unique world of NFL quarterbacks. From Tom Brady's self-affirmations to the Manning family's approach with Arch, Wickersham explores what makes quarterbacks different from every other position. The conversation covers quarterback parenting, the pressure of the draft process, retirement challenges, and why the position attracts such intense scrutiny. Alex Smith shares personal insights about his own career struggles, while the group discusses Sean Payton's algorithm for evaluating QB prospects and the evolution from field generals to spread offense products who've never called a play in a huddle

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:02:17) The Duality of Quarterback Parenting

(00:03:16) Caleb Williams and the Draft Process

(00:04:45) The Role of the Quarterback Dad

(00:10:17) Tom Brady's Competitive Spirit

(00:15:39) The Journey of a Quarterback

(00:31:24) Navigating Doubt and Religion in Sports

(00:32:07) The Loneliness of Retirement

(00:33:06) Empathy for Retired Legends

(00:35:05) The Unique Pressure on Quarterbacks

(00:36:34) The Evolution of the Quarterback Role

(00:37:37) The Intensity of Professional Sports

(00:39:18) The Obsession with Young Talent

(00:40:50) The Manning Family's Approach to Football

(00:47:44) The Changing Nature of Quarterbacking

(00:49:15) The Complexity of Evaluating Quarterbacks

(00:52:04) The Importance of Simplicity in Greatness

(00:54:40) The Role of Failure in Success

(00:58:31) The Value of Support Systems