{"product_id":"53rd-man-fighting-to-make-it-in-the-nfl-9781538181492","title":"53rd Man: Fighting to Make It in the NFL","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rousing stories of the often-overlooked players who sweat blood and tears in obscurity to see their dreams of playing professional football come true\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootball fans may know all about the superstars of the NFL, but very few know anything at all about the players at the bottom of the rosters—the men just fighting for a spot on the team. Yet the struggles of these players represent what thousands have experienced, from the agony of being dropped to the practice squad to the elation of earning a starting job after years of toiling in anonymity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 53rd Man: Fighting to Make It in the NFL, John Vampatella shares stories from across the league of those men whose NFL journeys have taken numerous twists and turns, all in an effort to play the game they love at the highest level. The experiences of three men in particular—Geremy Davis, Matthew Slater, and Austin Carr—reveal behind-the-scenes details of what life is really like in the NFL, working day in and day out in the shadows of the superstars. Their stories uncover the anxiety and excitement of the draft, the challenge to get through camp and make an NFL team, and what it takes to survive and thrive in the league.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e53rd Man is about football, but it’s also about much more than that. It’s about what it takes to succeed, how to overcome obstacles, how to deal with disappointment, how faith can shine a light in the dark and difficult times, and how to make a difference in the lives of others along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: A Dream Come True\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Like Father, Like Son\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: After Mr. Irrelevant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: An NFL Draft Prospect\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Camp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: From #bleedblue to Big Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: The Patriot Way\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: The Road to New Orleans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: The Playbook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Opening Night\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: First Game Jitters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Active!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: The Best Athlete You’ve Ever Known\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Injuries and Setbacks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Hammies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Learning the Ropes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Minnesota Miracle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: 53\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e Man Money\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Shaping the 53\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e Man\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Serving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Captain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Platform\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Victories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Done\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Giving Back\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Do Justice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 27: A Helping Hand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041258078551,"sku":"9781538181492","price":23.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781538181492.jpg?v=1750949545","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/53rd-man-fighting-to-make-it-in-the-nfl-9781538181492","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}