By Chad Finn, Boston.com Columnist

Yep, I know that headline is a lot to wrap your head around. Wakefield? Quarterbacks? Say what? If we wanted to watch quarterbacks throwing knuckleballs, wouldn't we just become Jets fans?

I know, too easy. But back to the concept here, which I think makes for a pretty cool concept one once you've got the details. Here they are:

The MLB Network will debut a new reality program titled "The Next Knuckler" on Feb. 13 at 9 p.m. Produced by MLB Productions, it features Wakefield, the respected knuckleballer who won 186 games in 17 seasons with the Red Sox, attempting to teach the mysterious pitch to five former quarterbacks, including Doug Flutie.

Contestants will face challenges to test the effectiveness of his knuckleball, and each episode, one will be eliminated from the competition based on performance and input from Wakefield and co-host and former teammate Kevin Millar.

The stakes are legit -- the winner will earn an invitation to Arizona Diamondbacks spring training camp and a chance to pitch in a spring game.