Peyton Manning couldn't find NFL players to star in a follow-up to "Quarterback," the Netflix documentary series for which he served as executive producer. But pivoting to a different position in "Receiver" provided a strong sequel.Yes, it' Keven Durant Jersey s difficult to top a Patrick Mahomes-headlined reality series, especially with . But the mix of Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Davante Adams, George Kittle and Deebo Samuel turned out to be must-see offseason entertainment in its own right.All eight episodes of "Receiver," starring those five pa s-catchers, were released Wednesday. Here's why the second series is appointment viewing for NFL fans who need their fix before training camps open even if they are developing "Hard Knocks" fatigue.MORE: Justin Jefferson goes full superstarPerhaps the league's best wide receiver, Jefferson is cocky and confident while also being humble and hardest on himself."Receiver" reminds us just how good he is at his job for the Vikings, from route-running to catching to celebrating. From gritty to the Griddy, whether you call him "Jet" or "JJ," the in-depth film of Jefferson going to work is as thrilling as live game action.Randy Mo s, who introduces "Receiver" in the first episode, had special flair as a Vikings wide receiver. Jefferson has matched that on top of surpa sing Mo s' early-career production in Minnesota.MORE: Amon-Ra St. Brown gets his biopicSt. Brown's backstory becomes as legendary as his Chris Chiozza Jersey Egyptian "Sun God" first name. Getting to know his Mr. Olympia dad John, German mother Miriam and girlfriend Brooklyn along with brothers Equanimeous and Osiris gives an idea of why Amon-Ra is so driven, determined and succe sful. He becomes the former overlooked draft pick one would like to see keep overachieving.As the centerpiece of the Lions' amazing turnaround from cellar dwellers to Super Bowl contenders, St. Brown deserved this spotlight as much as he did his lucrative offseason contract extension. Now that NFL winning is relevant again in Detroit and near the league's best, the rising profile for St. Brown could help him increase DeAndre Jordan Jersey his star power to the level of Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson.MORE: Davante Adams keeps it realFor those coming for the drama, there's plenty of it with the cameras following Adams through his tumultuous second season with the Raiders. Find out how he gets misconstrued as being selfish while also being revered by his peers as the game's most venerable wideout.In his transition from Green Bay to Las Vegas, Adams added more luster to his dominant presence as No. 17, even if many facets of the game, from coaching to quarterback changes, didn't go his way.When watching "Receiver," viewers can appreciate his greatne s even more because they can see Jason Kidd Jersey how Josh McDaniels had no idea what to do with it. Adams' refreshing honesty is something we haven't seen from "Hard Knocks" from anyone in a while.MORE: Deebo Samuel feels his painIf Adams going through the Raiders' offensive struggles doesn't hurt enough, seeing Samuel fight through more injury i sues to get back on the field should make you wince. Between balancing new fatherhood and being the 49ers' receiving Swi s Army knife, Samuel's rare physical gifts and the durability concerns that come with it are worth an extended look.MORE:George Kittle does what he doesWith all due respect to the wide receivers in "Receiver," the lone tight end featured provides the most fun and best one-liners. Perhaps tired of , Kittle, along with wife Claire, prove they also are a sweet NFL power couple.In terms of having such a good timeon the field and showing pa sion for the game, Kittle has few NFL rivals. Calling him a "character Julius Erving Jersey " doesn't do him justice. The funniest moment for Kittle comes after Vikings safety Harrison Smith hits him in the most sensitive appendage.Is Kittle the goofiest smart player in the NFL, or the smartest goofy player? Although "Receiver" doesn't answer that question, every Kittle segment is can't mi s."Quarterback" was a refreshing new NFL reality entry. Manning and the filmmakers have done it again, with "Receiver" becoming its own great catch.