A golden generation of quarterbacks are now in their late 30s and early 40s. Who should press on for glory and who should call it a day?
The NFL’s old guard is nearing the end. Advances in training, sleep science and nutrition – not to mention the expansion of the league’s passing rules – allow veteran quarterbacks to play into their late 30s and beyond, but time always wins, eventually. Peyton Manning was the first to go. Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Philip Rivers and Peyton’s younger brother, Eli, will soon follow him. Below, we look at what the future holds for the four veterans.
Written by Oliver Connolly
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/dec/13/tom-brady-drew-brees-eli-manning-philip-rivers-retirement-nfl under the title “Farewell Brady and Brees? The NFL quarterback retirement index”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
