Draft

'[Mara] details the personalities and complications that go into every draft decision, making for good reading and good drama.' -John Clayton, NFL analyst and ESPN senior writer.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?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 . . .'A fascinating novel about what can go on behind the scenes in an NFL front office-the intrigue and maneuvering. It is terrific reading for the fan who wonders how these trades and deals are made' -Ernie Accorsi, general manager of the New York Giants