I think we feel that way because that's the way it's always been. But with treatment advances, medical advancements, and equipment advances that way of thinking my be out dated. These guys are not the average joe. They have access to the best of everything and cutting edge technology. 40 is the new 30. I think we will see over the next several years players that do play longer than the ones we or I anyway grew up watching. And that dont take into account the fact that the qb position specifically is very protected today compared to even 15 years ago. I am one that thinks Romon can play at a high level for the next 3 years. So 4 would not shock me.
Yep.
This is exactly what the advertisement wants you to believe. There is always evolution, things will get always better, bigger, faster. And that is so great.
But in the end its not like that. Its just what the industry need us to believe because they have to sell their product. The NFL sells Football, The Pharmacy sells new active agents etc ...
The capitalistic systems needs growth because it is based on depts. To grow you need new markets. This is the way to aquire new markets. Create a demand for something. And the story is: Faster, bigger, greater is much better. And there will never be a border we cant overstep.
People love this feeling because it pretends immortality. So they believe that crap and in the end buy that product (you watch another season with Romo, you buy new "power" food", buy the new iphone etc ...) and you are getting frustrated and depressed because you are confrontized with your own limits everyday but think everybody else is getting better and is living the dream the industry suggested.
I do think Romo can play another 4 years. But in 4 years there will be much improved technology and enhancements that he may play for another 3 years. After that who knows ? Maybe he could play 1 more year ?
Man i am so pumped up itm going to buy another Romo jersey right now!
Until the first hit sends him and me back to reality.
