Editorial Content for Football Done Right: Setting the Record Straight on the Coaches, Players, and History of the NFL
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Michael Lombardi brings substantial credibility to FOOTBALL DONE RIGHT, a delightful and thoughtful discussion of the history of the National Football League. The book features the type of conversations that often occur among football fans across America.
Lombardi is a former NFL general manager who spent more than 30 years with successful franchises in New England, San Francisco and Oakland. He worked with legends Bill Walsh, Bill Belichick and Al Davis while serving as an executive with three Super Bowl-winning teams. Retired from the NFL, he is currently an author and the host of football-themed podcasts. For those who may be wondering, he is not related to coaching icon Vince Lombardi.
"Whether you are drawn to the NFL for betting, fantasy football or just the social aspect of the game, you will want to read FOOTBALL DONE RIGHT."
In all fairness, FOOTBALL DONE RIGHT requires some familiarity with the NFL to better appreciate and enjoy it. Lombardi’s knowledge of the game is encyclopedic, and he strongly believes that to understand the current NFL, you must be aware of its past. Those who may not be as well-versed in that history may find some sections of the book challenging, but ample opportunity exists for outside research or Google checks to supplement his thoughts.
Lombardi devotes a majority of the book to his list of the 100 greatest NFL players of all time, which he divides into five sections: The Everlasting, The Excellent, The Exceptional, The Extraordinary and The Elite. I may have included some of the NFL’s founding players, like Jim Thorpe or Red Grange, but this will make for a fun, vigorous discussion among football fans.
The remaining chapters involve a myriad of subjects that readers will want to talk about and debate. Among these topics are the NFL Draft, which itself has become an event each spring; the qualities shared by successful football coaches; and how Howard Cosell, Brent Musberger and John Madden brought the NFL to television and sports prominence.
My favorite chapter in the book is the first one, “The White Oaks.” Here, Lombardi credits the work of many pioneers of professional football who saw the potential for innovation that changed the sport from a game of toughness and muscle to one exemplified by today’s emphasis on speed and quickness. He acknowledges these inventive coaches who challenged football’s original strategies and ultimately revolutionized the sport.
Whether you are drawn to the NFL for betting, fantasy football or just the social aspect of the game, you will want to read FOOTBALL DONE RIGHT. Michael Lombardi had a great role in what has become the dominant sport in America and is spreading worldwide. He has shared his experiences and observations in a wonderful and enjoyable book for football fans everywhere.
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From “Monday Night Football” to Super Bowl Sunday, the NFL is a dominating force in the lives of millions of fans who tune in and passionately cheer for their favorite teams. And when the games are over, the conversation is just getting started. Who's the greatest player of all time? Which coaches truly shaped the game we know and love today? What was the most unforgettable game? Why is professional football such an undeniable part of our culture? Three-time Super Bowl winner Michael Lombardi has done it all --- from scout to executive to coach --- and now he sets the record straight on these questions and more. With FOOTBALL DONE RIGHT, Lombardi tackles all aspects of the sport, discussing the best of the best.
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From “Monday Night Football” to Super Bowl Sunday, the NFL is a dominating force in the lives of millions of fans who tune in and passionately cheer for their favorite teams. And when the games are over, the conversation is just getting started. Who's the greatest player of all time? Which coaches truly shaped the game we know and love today? What was the most unforgettable game? Why is professional football such an undeniable part of our culture? Three-time Super Bowl winner Michael Lombardi has done it all --- from scout to executive to coach --- and now he sets the record straight on these questions and more. With FOOTBALL DONE RIGHT, Lombardi tackles all aspects of the sport, discussing the best of the best.
About the Book
Former NFL general manager and three-time Super Bowl winner Michael Lombardi takes readers on the ultimate journey through the NFL's history to present his calls on the greatest players and coaches the sport has ever seen.
From "Monday Night Football" to Super Bowl Sunday, the NFL is a dominating force in the lives of millions of fans who tune in and passionately cheer for their favorite teams. And when the games are over, the conversation is just getting started. Who's the greatest player of all time? Which coaches truly shaped the game we known and love today? What was the most unforgettable game? Why is professional football such an undeniable part of our culture?
Three-time Super Bowl winner Michael Lombardi has done it all --- from scout to executive to coach --- and now he sets the record straight on these questions and more. With FOOTBALL DONE RIGHT, Lombardi tackles all aspects of the sport, discussing the best of the best. He channels his 35+ years of experience with the NFL into an all-encompassing celebration of the game. More than just ranking the giants of the league, Lombardi shows how and why each affected the game. Mixing first-person, in-the-locker-room experience with little known history and hard stats, Lombardi makes a definitive case for the most influential coaches and the best players, and also offers an insider look to how drafts and trades operate behind the scenes and honoring the sportscasters who played an essential role in popularizing the sport.
Both a full history of the sport and a comprehensive reimagining of the Football Hall of Fame to honor every deserving athlete and coach, FOOTBALL DONE RIGHT will change the way you watch, discuss and debate the gridiron.
Audiobook available; read by Michael Lombardi, Dan Woren and Jim Nantz
