Gut Check

Joe undergoes a potentially career-ending back surgery in 1986; when the 49ers trade for Steve Young in 1987, the move starts the biggest quarterback controversy in NFL history; a 6-5 record in 1988 has the 49ers at a breaking point.

Guest Stars (14)

Bill Walsh as Self (archive footage)

Ronnie Lott as Self

Tom Brady as Self

Jimmy Snyder as Self (archive footage)

John Madden as Self (archive footage)

Jennifer Montana as Self

Magic Johnson as Self

Pete Rozelle as Self (archive footage)

Jerry Rice as Self

Bill Parcells as Self

Bill Belichick as Self

Walter Payton as Self (archive footage)

Steve Young as Self

Brent Musburger as Self - Archive Footage