Infused with sarcasm, humor, and clever illustrations, Carolina Panthers linemen Ryan Kalil, Jordan Gross, and Geoff Hangartner have created the definitive guide to surviving the first season of pro ball. The Rookie Handbook has the essentials covered, from how to survive locker room pranks, where to sit on the team bus, and how to mange overzealous fans. This is the insider's guide to the exclusive club of professional football, pulling back the curtain to reveal how players act and think- and what they do when no one is watching.-- book cover