THE QB ISSUE
11.25.13
INSIDE 8 THE HERD Boston’s self-obsession. By Colin Cowherd 12 THE NUMBERS Robinson Cano’s bum rap. By Peter Keating 14 ZOOM Joe Namath and his study Bunnies. 16 ZOOM Terry Bradshaw’s muscles, in the flesh. 18 ZOOM Cigars for everyone! Dan Marino insists. 108 THE FIX Ed Davis’ Fenway finale. By Chris Jones
PLAYBOOK 21 NBA Achilles’ heels that could derail top teams. 26 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Olivier Hanlan has BC thinking big. 28 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Four prospects rising on draft boards.
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30 SOCCER The World Cup kicks off with a draw.
When he’s not reading historical fiction or talking architecture, Luck is busy adding to his already-expansive football knowledge.
32 TECHNIQUE The scoop on two-handed bowling. 34 NFL Who has Klout? Stevie Johnson. 36 TECH This treadmill knocks athletes’ socks off.
FEATURES DON’T MISS 38 “I’M A GOVERNMENT WITNESS, FOR GOD’S F—ING SAKE … I’M NOT DOING ANYTHING ILLEGAL.” Angel Heredia, trainer of boxing’s heaviest hitters, can’t escape his PED-peddling past. By Shaun Assael
47 THE QB ISSUE We take you inside the world of the most-valued, oft-discussed and all-consuming position in professional sports.
56 QB CONFIDENTIAL How are QBs viewed within the locker room? We turned to the players who know them best—wide receivers and centers—to find out.
48 THIS IS HOW YOU REPLACE A LEGEND Andrew Luck owns the huddle, owns the fourth quarter and owns Peyton’s old city. Any questions? By Kevin Van Valkenburg
58 THE POWER OF NEGATIVE THINKING Call him whatever you want—Tony Romo is going to keep chasing the title that will change everyone’s mind. By Robert Sanchez
cover photo illustration by JESSE LENZ COVER: DONALD MIRALLE/GETTY IMAGES; MATTHEW EMMONS/USA TODAY SPORTS (ROMO HEAD); THIS PAGE: ANDREW CUTRARO
66 YOU COMPLETE ME The joyous reunion of Drew Brees and Sean Payton. By David Fleming 76 CASE STUDY: 24-4.36-6'4"-233 His gifts are unquestioned, but Terrelle Pryor’s NFL journey is a work in progress. By Tim Keown 86 MEASURING THE IMMEASURABLE Putting numbers to quarterback intangibles. By Peter Keating
90 BEGINNER’S LUCK After 16 years, Peyton Manning is (finally!) living up to the hype. Our next-level breakdown of his historic season. By Scott T. Miller 94 IS THIS KID SERIOUS? An inside look at Jameis Winston as he went from being a quarterback to the quarterback at FSU. By Mark Winegardner
11/25/2013 ESPN The Magazine
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