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Slow Getting Up: A Story of NFL Survival from the Bottom of the Pile

Name: Slow Getting Up: A Story of NFL Survival from the Bottom of the Pile
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Book Synopsis: Nate Jackson's Slow Getting Up is an unvarnished and uncensored memoir of everyday life in the most popular sports league in America—and the most damaging to its players—the National Football League.

After playing college ball at a tiny Division III school, Jackson, a receiver, signed as a free agent with the San Francisco 49ers, before moving to the Denver Broncos. For six seasons in the NFL as a Bronco, he alternated between the practice squad and the active roster, eventually winning a starting spot—a short, tenuous career emblematic of the average pro player.

Drawing from his own experience, Jackson tells the little known story of the hundreds of everyday, "expendable" players whose lives are far different from their superstar colleagues.

From scouting combines to training camps, off-season parties to game-day routines, debilitating physical injuries—including degenerative brain conditions—to poor pensions and financial distress, he offers a funny, and shocking look at life in the NFL, and the young men who risk their health and even their lives to play the game.

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Looking for an adrenaline-pumping, eye-opening read that takes you behind the scenes of America's beloved sport? Look no further than Nate Jackson's Slow Getting Up: A Story of NFL Survival from the Bottom of the Pile. Showcasing the gritty reality of life in the National Football League, this unvarnished and uncensored memoir will leave you breathless!

Join Jackson on his journey from a small Division III school to the bright lights of the NFL. As a receiver, he faced numerous challenges, bouncing between the practice squad and the active roster. His story mirrors that of countless "expendable" players who often go unnoticed amidst the glitz and glamour of superstar athletes.

Buckle up for a rollercoaster ride through scouting combines, grueling training camps, off-season parties, and the intense routines of game day. Jackson fearlessly exposes the harsh realities that plague NFL players, from debilitating physical injuries, including degenerative brain conditions, to subpar pensions and financial distress.

Prepare to be shocked, moved, and inspired as you delve into this no-holds-barred depiction of life in the NFL. Slow Getting Up offers a unique perspective on the sacrifices these young men make to pursue their passion for the game. Don't miss your chance to experience it for yourself!

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