In the National Football League, one player becomes the face of a franchise, one player receives all the accolades and all the blame, and one player's hand will guide the rise or fall of an entire team's season—and the dreams of millions of fans. Revealing what it's like, John Feinstein profiles five NFL starting quarterbacks: Alex Smith, Andrew Luck, Joe Flacco, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Doug Williams. Objectively reviewing the league's handling of such issues as greed, racism, and drug abuse, Feinstein also offers a sensitive inside look at quarterbacks as they experience the ups and downs of the Draft, the locker room, the huddle, and the press conference.