Welcome back to The Victory Degree Podcast! There are plenty of podcasts out there and so I thank you for choosing The Victory Degree today - the podcast where my mission is to interview athletes, authors, coaches, and everyone in-between to get a fresh perspective on the world of sports. Today's guest is Jason Cole - the author of "Elway: A Relentless Life."Jason Cole discusses his biography on John Elway, exploring the quarterback's early life, career challenges, and the serendipitous moments that shaped his success. Cole shares insights into the complexities of evaluating and drafting quarterbacks in the NFL, the impact of Elway's dual-sport talent, and the chaotic nature of his college career, culminating in memorable moments that defined his legacy. The discussion also touches on Elway's transition from player to executive, navigating Tebow mania and ultimately securing a Super Bowl victory with Peyton Manning. In addition, Nik and Jason discuss the complexities of NFL quarterback evaluations, John Elway's strategic decisions in building a championship team, and the intricate Hall of Fame selection process including the challenges of assessing quarterbacks like Philip Rivers and Eli Manning, highlighting the subjective nature of Hall of Fame candidacy and the impact of performance on legacy.Other Episodes You May Enjoy:Josh DobbsSpotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXuApple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVBGeorge MumfordSpotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaRApple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBRDr. Jim LoehrSpotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21Connect with Jason:Twitter: x.com/JasonCole62Buy "Elway": amzn.to/48w0VAjConnect with Nik: Instagram: www.instagram.com/nikatanackovic/Twitter: twitter.com/Nik_AtanackovicYouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheVictoryDegree

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