News: Mirror, Mirror; How old is too old in the NFL?

[CCBoy]

“Mirror, Mirror; How old is too old in the NFL?”

This is always a tough time of year for those without any last week hope of securing a playoff position, and those left wondering what the future might have in store for them with their current clubs; players, coaches, and scouts. Seems it was only a couple months ago where all 32 teams were excited about the start of a new season and everyone felt “Why not us?” for a postseason run.

The REALITY of the situation

Reality quickly sinks in after only a month of the regular season, and a lot of that optimism turns into chaotic panic with some twelve weeks remaining. And so now the speculation begins regarding the direction that a number of clubs will be taking heading into the 2015 season. I’ve often written and spoke about the importance of building a winning culture within an organization, the way you go about doing business day after day, on and off the field. For many it’s like speaking a foreign language, they just don’t understand it.

Read more: http://www.thefootballeducator.com/mirror-mirror-old-old-nfl/#ixzz3Vv8n7mtl

 

[Longboysfan]

So things are on track in Oakland for another long losing trend.
And what variences have they had in the last 15 years to put them on a winning trend. None....

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

I think it depends on the position. OL can play well into their 30s at a pretty high level. RBs, their average shelf life is much lower. In general, it's better to be younger from a cap perspective. The more guys you have playing on their rookie contracts vs Vet League minimum, the better off you are cap wise.

 

[Vegas_Cowboy]

It's not the years. It's the mileage.

 

[Bullflop]

#23, SS Jeron Johnson is a tad long in the tooth at 30 but I think he might make the Cowboys' roster. We'll see. He's had a good camp for the short time he's been there. He's also an ex Seahawk that Kris Richard knows and a big hitter at 5-10, 212 lbs. Not tall but tough. Runs a 4.51 forty.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

“Mirror, Mirror; How old is too old in the NFL?”

This is always a tough time of year for those without any last week hope of securing a playoff position, and those left wondering what the future might have in store for them with their current clubs; players, coaches, and scouts. Seems it was only a couple months ago where all 32 teams were excited about the start of a new season and everyone felt “Why not us?” for a postseason run.

The REALITY of the situation

Reality quickly sinks in after only a month of the regular season, and a lot of that optimism turns into chaotic panic with some twelve weeks remaining. And so now the speculation begins regarding the direction that a number of clubs will be taking heading into the 2015 season. I’ve often written and spoke about the importance of building a winning culture within an organization, the way you go about doing business day after day, on and off the field. For many it’s like speaking a foreign language, they just don’t understand it.

Read more: http://www.thefootballeducator.com/mirror-mirror-old-old-nfl/#ixzz3Vv8n7mtl

Whatever your age is, that's too old, old boy!

 

[Hadenough]

I think for most players about 30 is getting up there. Sounds crazy but it really does make a difference in how quick your body recovers from injuries and just games overall.