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Casting What-Ifs

James Hampton as Caretaker; modern equivalents for Joe Kapp, Ray Nitschke, and Sonny Sixkiller

In the discussion (5)
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  • James Hampton was reportedly intended for Unger before pushing to play Caretaker. — Bill Simmons
  • The observed Joe Cap and Ray Nitchke are identified as real football stars in the cast. — Bill Simmons
  • Kirk Cousins is proposed as a present-day Joe Cap equivalent. — Bill Simmons
  • Khalil Mack and Fred Warner are considered as Ray Nitchke equivalents. — Bill Simmons
  • The observed player is reported as a former University of Washington quarterback who also played in the WFL. — Van Lathan
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