I'm Rebecca Lervoy and this is You Can't make this up as the podcast where we uncover the true stories behind your favorite Netflix documentaries and films.

On today's episode, we take a closer look at the Netflix documentary

series Receiver. The play call 1212 the protection. The quarterback looking

our way? So many things we have no control over have to go right

just for the chance to do our job. Today we're talking to director Shannon

Furman. It's been said that there's no more difficult position in the NFL than the quarterback.

But throwing the pass is only half the story.

Receivers turn those throws into dazzling catches explosive runs and highlight worthy touchdowns.

The Netflix sports series Receiver follows past catcher's Devante Adams, Justin Jefferson, George Kittle, Debo Samuel, and Amunra, St. Brown.

On the field and off, these players prepare for their chance at greatness.

Dealing with playing time, injuries, and family drama, we see that being an elite receiver

in the NFL is a whole lot more than just catching the ball.

Don't you just love football?

God, what a fun sport. And I'm joined now by Director Shannon Furman.

Welcome back to you Can't Make This Up.

Thanks for having me.

So this year we're following a group of pass catchers they are wide receivers

Davante Adams Justin Jefferson I'm and Ross Saint Brown Dibo Samuel and

tight-end George Kittle. In the previous season of quarterback, I know you followed

Marcus Mariota. So who did you personally follow this year?

I was with Almond-Raw St. Brown and the Lions this year. I was with Amman-Ross, St. Brown and the Lions this year. Lucky you, what a story that was, right?

Yeah, I mean it was a ton of fun. The team's great, he was great, we had a blast.

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