NFL quarterback hopeful George Plimpton seeks to write a story for Sports Illustrated about the life of a quarterback, but his klutzy nature raises concerns about his safety. After being rejected by several teams, he finally convinces the Detroit Lions to let him attend training camp, hiding his true identity from the other players.
Paper Lion
In this film, a sportswriter takes on a unique assignment, disguising himself as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions to write a compelling article for "Sports Illustrated".