Receiver
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Summary
The fresh NFL docuseriesReceiverfocuses onfour of the top - performing wide receivers , and one tight end , of the 2023 - 2024 NFL time of year . As a kind of twisting - off toNetflix ’s popularQuarterbackseriesthat premier in July 2023,Receiverfollows a similar format in portray many behind - the - scenes details of some of the NFL ’s most celebrated stars throughout the course of an total season . Quarterbackwas produced by NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and featured extensive coverage on former Atlanta Hawks field general Marcus Mariota , Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins , and 3 - timeSuper Bowl whizz Patrick Mahomes .
Manning and Mahomes both returned as producers ofReceiverbut are scarce feature in the serial publication give the shift in positional focus fromQuarterback . Rather than spotlight only threeNFL player like inQuarterback , Receiverfollows five NFL wideouts across four different franchise . They admit Amon - Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions , Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings , Davante Adams of the Las Vegas Raiders , and Deebo Samuel and George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers . The serial publication provides in - depth footage of various triumphs , losses , and trauma on the field combined with practices , preparation , and family lifespan off the field .
The series also features additional commentary fromNFL instrumentalist such as Jared Goff , Brock Purdy , Kirk Cousins , Maxx Crosby , and NFL coaches Kyle Shanahan , Dan Campbell , and Antonio Pierce . The creative choice inReceiverto narrow in on both Samuel and Kittle make out perfectly as the 49ers faced the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII . One of the most charming aspects of the new Netflix series is getting to see how each NFL virtuoso interact with their family penis , young and old . Several of those in focus are father themselves and/or were raised by exceeding parent , showcasing both the disciplinal and human sides of these athletes like never before .
10Amon-Ra St. Brown Memorized All 16 Receivers Picked Ahead Of Him In The 2021 NFL Draft
He was eventually selected in the 4th round by the Lions
Amon - Ra St. Brown , whose beginner was twice named Mr. Universe , had a keen desire to succeed at a young eld . He come back how he felt during the 2021 NFL Draft inReceiver , tell it was difficult to sit through the first several round before he was finally drafted by the Lions in the 4th round . In the first installment of Receiver titled " Great Expectations : Part 1",St . Brown list all sixteen of the wide receivers in ordination that were selected ahead of him in the draft . He carry a handwritten list of all these receivers with him and reads it before every practice and NFL game for motivation . It reminds him of a time before his NFL stardom when he consider many the great unwashed were unsure of his power .
9Davante Adams “Signed Off” On Benching Jimmy Garappolo For Rookie QB Aidan O’Connell
Receiver depicts how Adams' frustration grew under Josh McDaniels' leadership
Davante ’s thwarting with how the first half of the Raiders ' 2023 time of year was going was no surprise to the media . In fact , he was very outspoken about his dissatisfaction with teh direction of the team , particularlythe lack of targets he was getting under the leadership of head bus Josh McDanielsand young signal caller Jimmy Garappolo . Adams had a solid relationship with former Raiders QB Derek Carr during the 2022 based on their history at Fresno State .
Receiversheds more luminousness on how Adams was n’t a buff of the decision to move on from Carr and admits that he " signed off " on the decision to bench Jimmy G for rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell . After McDaniels was shockingly dismiss , new mind coach Antonio Pierce stepped in , whichAdams confirms was a of the essence and necessary alteration for him to stay committed to the Raiders .
Adams also bring out that McDaniels was n’t fire because the squad did n’t like him , but the organization call for something different .
8Justin Jefferson Was Coughing Up Blood On The Sidelines After Taking A Big Hit Versus The Raiders
The star wideout was plagued by injuries during the 2023 season
Receiverchronicles just how many injuries pass off throughout the NFL season , many of which are not specifically discussed with the printing press unless a player is apply an wound naming of " refutable " , " doubtful " , or " out " . The docuseries reveals that Jefferson , one of the league ’s most electrifying receiver who had already missed several game due to a hamstring injury , was coughing up line of descent on the spare-time activity after hire a huge hit to the back in a late - time of year game against the Raiders . Jefferson end up with a lung contusion that forced him to cough up rakehell . Fortunately , he had no broken ribs but was sideline for the rest of the game .
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7Dan Campbell Admits That Going For It On 4th Down May Be A Coaching Flaw Of His
Campbell attests his belief in his team outweighs his fear of failure
Several NFL head manager , including the charismatic and inspirational head coach of the Lions Dan Campbell , were interviewed inReceiver . The Lions ' first playoff win in 32 years was surely the highlight of their remarkable time of year but the way they suffer there – through risk of exposure - pickings and sheer gumption – also ended up essentially ending their long - awaited playoff tally . InReceiverepisode 8 " allow Las Vegas " , which recapped the Lions ' crushing 31 - 34 release to the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game , Campbell admits that it may be his " own fault " that he has " so much religious belief and hope " in his teamto repeatedly make speculative conclusion on 4th down . at long last , after turning the ball over on downs double in a row , the 49ers scored 20 unrequited point to punch their ticket to the Super Bowl .
6George Kittle’s Father Has Written Him A Pump-Up Letter Every Week Since College
Kittle reads the latest edition before each game
Viewers ofReceiverwho were n’t already familiar with the larger - than - aliveness personality of George Kittle will also learn how wholesome his family life is , particularly his relationships with his parent and his wife , Claire . Kittle , who always remembers to have sport and avoid being a " stressball " on the field , reveal in the Netflix docuseries that his father , Bruce , started writing him weekly inspirational letter with photograph , quotations , and his own fatherly news of wisdom . It ’s a custom that Bruce never arrest doingeven as George started encounter on the biggest stage . Kittle looks forward to his papa ’s letter to this twenty-four hours and read them before every plot as an entire part of his routine .
5Amon-Ra St. Brown Was Furious About Not Being Selected For The 2024 Pro Bowl
St. Brown was snubbed after his 1500+ yard season
Those who were unaware of just how free-enterprise Amon - Ra St. Brown was before watchingReceiverwill never doubt it again . When he ’s not re - reading the list of 16 wide receivers choose before him in the 2021 NFL Draft or trash - blab his brother Equanimeous , a wide receiving system for the Chicago Bears , on their share podcast , St. Brown is to the full consecrate to improving and being the best . St. Brown , who is also fluent in German and French , did little to conceal the fact that he was perfectly black-and-blue when he was not pick out to the 2024 Pro Bowl squad after his 1500 + grand season . He was ultimately named an All - Pro by the Associated Press , which did offer him some marginal amount of relief .
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4Davante Adams Drew Inspiration From Michael Jordan’s “Flu Game” In Record-Breaking Win Over The Chargers
Adams had 101 yards and a touchdown while sick
In one of the final games of the Raiders ' 2023 season , Davante Adams get the influenza but never considered posture out . Instead , Adams and his teammates drew stirring from Michael Jordan ’s illustrious " influenza game " during the 1977 NBA Finals , during which the hoops caption scored a squad - gamey 38 points in a Game 5 victory over the Utah Jazz . Although it was reveal subsequently to be solid food poisoning that had MJ feeling ill , the shock of his " influenza plot " live on today and inspired Adams and the Raiders to rack up 63 points against the Los Angeles Chargers , setting a new enfranchisement record for most point tally in a single plot .
3Justin Jefferson’s Mom Encouraged Him To Have A Touchdown Dance Which Led To “The Griddy” Going Viral
Jefferson made the local dance in Louisiana internationally known
Justin Jefferson is widely known for popularizing the viral dance " The Griddy " which became his signature touchdown celebration that was emulated by almost every kid across America and many NFL players . Receiverreveals that back in college , Jefferson never used to have a touchdown solemnisation or dance , which inspiredhis mom to promote him to do something and not be so " boring . “Having attended LSU in Baton Rogue , Louisiana , " The Griddy " was a local dancing that Jefferson bring in to the world stage as an accompaniment to his salient play . Jefferson , who recently signalize a $ 140 million contract bridge , has plenty to dance about so long as he and Kirk Cousins remain goodly .
2George Kittle Thought About Installing A Full-Sized WWE Ring In His Backyard In Nashville
Receiverproves that Kittle , whoonly need Legos and basketball sneakers for Christmas , is really a kid at heart . A well - document WWE superfan who has appear on WWE Smackdown ! and Wrestlemania , Kittle reveals that he was considering installing a true - to - size professional wrestling ring in his backyard at his mansion house in Nashville , Tennessee before wisely thinking against it . The docuseries shows that Kittle has put together jury-rigged hand-to-hand struggle ring in his backyard before but nothing like what the professionals use . Kittle laughs that he ’s favorable he has his wife Claire to prevent him from actually go through with it .
1Amon-Ra St. Brown Played Through Hand-Foot-And-Mouth Disease In The Lions’ Monday Night Win Against The Raiders
St. Brown still had over 100 receiving yards in the game
As if anyone needed any more proof of Amon - Ra St. Brown ’s staying power and work ethic , Receiver reveals what illness the star wideout had during the Lions ' Monday Night Football plot against the Raiders . St. Brown suddenly started to get scarlet dose all over his face and body which finally became unspeakable blisters . He and his girl Brooklyn Adams , who have been a couple since college , discovered that St. Brown had hand - metrical unit - and - mouth disease , which is ordinarily diagnosed in child . It ’s extremely contagious , which is why St. Brown wore a grimace compression masquerade party during the game . Receivershows St. Brown say his teammate that the capable wounds on his metrical unit made it finger like he was walking on needles , but that did n’t quit him from going for 108 yards in the Lions ' win over the Raiders .
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liquidator offer unequalled insight into the life of some of the National Football League ’s most elite all-inclusive receiver . The documentary serial comply Davante Adams , George Kittle , Deebo Samuel , and Amon - Ra St. Brown on and off the field throughout the 2023 NFL season .
Receivers offer unparalleled insight into the lives of some of the National Football League’s most elite wide receivers. The documentary series follows Davante Adams, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, and Amon-Ra St. Brown on and off the field throughout the 2023 NFL season.
