Favre May Discover that 38 is Not So Special for Quarterbacks

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David Friedman David Friedman posted 7/19/2008 from besteversportstalk.blogspot.com [flag]
Health and productivity tend to rapidly decline for NFL quarterbacks at or around age 38, even for Hall of Fame caliber players who had been healthy and productive right up to that age. Just because Brett Favre turned back the clock last season does not mean that he can do so again this year. [link]

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