A Lot Went On Behind The Scenes Of Duck Dynasty, And It Wasn’t Pretty

Phil Nearly Had A Different, Yet Equally Lucrative, Career

Phil had an opportunity to change his life when he was a young man. He played football with future NFL star Terry Bradshaw and was offered a chance to go pro as well. He was offered a position with the Washington Redskins, but Phil decided he didn’t want the job. Why not? Because it wouldn’t allow him enough time to do his favorite hobby — hunting. He later said of the decision that instead of going for the big bucks, he “chased after the ducks.” Perhaps that was the best decision he ever made. The series has generated $400 million from merchandising alone.