Draft

Some games are meant to be played. It's draft time in the National Football League. For most high-ranking team executives, this means endless days of high-stakes negotiations. But for Baltimore Ravens General Manager Jon Sabino--who has two consecutive Super Bowl victories under his belt--hiring new talent is the last thing on his mind...until his star quarterback gets into a car accident that leaves him unable to play. With his eyes on an unprecedented third Lombardi Trophy, Sabino sees only one option: acquiring guaranteed first pick Christian McKinley, the quarterback phenom from Michigan. But at what price? Others are meant to be "won". The San Diego Chargers, who presently hold that pick, are not interested in McKinley--so they'll offer it to the highest bidder. Now Sabino must jump into a cut-throat competition in which old friends become mortal enemies, and no one--not even your allies--can be trusted. The "McKinley Sweepstakes" could very well be the make-or-break moment of Sabino's career, and the fork in the road that leads him and his team either into the history books--or to the tepid hell of mediocrity.... ""The Draft "provides...intriguing insight into a process that can be as competitive as those that occur on the gridiron itself."--Marv Levy, Hall of Fame head coach and general manager of the BuffaloBills "Must reading...for any football fan."--Bill Polian, president of the [Super Bowl Champion] Indianapolis ColtsMara, Wil is the author of 'Draft ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780312947798 and ISBN 0312947798.