{"product_id":"9781401305468","title":"Going Deep: How Wide Receivers Became the Most Compelling Figures in Pro Sports","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHow Wideouts Became the NFL's Standouts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFrom the time Cris Carter started his career as a supplemental draft pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1987 to his retirement in 2002, the position of wide receiver exploded in the NFL. Receivers went from being quiet and classy to being known for their electric play, off-the-field antics, and--in some cases--over-the-top personalities. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGoing Deep\u003c\/i\u003e, Carter and ESPN journalist Jeffri Chadiha chronicle the rise of the wide receiver and explain how it became the most complex, compelling, and talked-about position in all of professional sports. Using stories from his own career to offer unprecedented insight into the position, Carter explains the players' unique personalities, how their minds work, and why teams need to understand exactly what they're dealing with when it comes to their wideouts--the NFL's newest superstars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTold through Carter's opinionated voice, \u003ci\u003eGoing Deep\u003c\/i\u003e covers all the important moments and people--from Michael Irvin, Jerry Rice, and Keyshawn Johnson to Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, and Chad Johnson--who have contributed to this revolution. He also tells stories readers have never heard about their favorite players, shares theories about the position that only get discussed in front offices and locker rooms, and offers revealing explanations on what these players mean to the league today, as well as why the NFL can't go forward without them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the most riveting, insightful football books I've ever read. This book takes you inside the huddle, along the sidelines, and deep into the secret world that is the NFL. Breathtaking work.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Jeff Pearlman, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBoys Will Be Boys\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Bad Guys Won\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"No one understands wide receivers better than Cris Carter, and I loved his book. If you want to understand how we think, and hear inside stories about the most over-the-top athletes in sports, read \u003ci\u003eGoing Deep\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Jerry Rice, Hall of Fame wide receiver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I am so glad someone got Cris Carter to sit down and describe what makes receivers tick. (It's deeper than you think.) You'll get to the last page of this book and say, 'I really learned a lot here--and the pages flew by.' \"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Peter King, senior writer, \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e; author of \u003ci\u003eMonday Morning Quarterback\u003c\/i\u003e; and two-time National Sportswriter of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Hachette Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140425826544,"sku":"9781401305468","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781401305468_p0.jpg?v=1769893841","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781401305468","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}