Production note The movie was apparently intended to be rated R but was released PG-13.
Production note The screenplay appeared on the 2012 Black List.
Production note The Browns were chosen partly because filming in Ohio was cheaper.
Production note The film was shot around the actual NFL Draft to capture authentic atmosphere.
Production note The movie grossed poorly and was considered a box-office failure.
Production note The Browns' 2014 draft made the movie look less fictional by comparison.
Production note The $100 bill playbook trick was inspired by a real Jamarcus Russell story.
RG3 trade Used as the real-life model for the Browns' huge draft haul to move up.
Ricky Williams trade Mentioned as another famous trade in draft history.
Dan Marino draft slide Referenced as a real quarterback who fell in the draft amid rumors.
Aaron Rodgers draft slide Cited as another example of a QB dropping before teams trade up.
Jerry Maguire Used as a comparison point for a sports-movie female executive and for Arizona's sports-film lineage.
Bull Durham Cited as part of Costner's sports-movie legacy.
Field of Dreams Used as a benchmark for Costner's sports-movie stature.
Tin Cup Included among Costner's signature sports movies.
Blue Chips Referenced as another movie that uses a VCR tape-rewatch trick.
The Social Network Mentioned because a Bo Callahan actor had a small role in it.
Baller s Used to argue that NFL permission is not necessary for all football drama.
Uncut Gems Referenced in the same discussion about fair use and sports-world authenticity.
Survivor Used as an analogy for Sonny firing his father from the Browns.
The Wire Referenced to suggest better actors for the agent role than P. Diddy.
Armageddon Mentioned as the next Rewatchables episode.
