Age No Opponent For Some Of Nfl's Veteran Stars

Age no opponent for some of NFL's veteran stars [...] in the time-warped world of professional sports, anything past 30 opens conversations about players being past their prime. The lifespan of most careers in the league lasts somewhere between 3 1/2 and almost seven years, meaning retirement comes at an age when people in most other professional fields are just getting started. The Colts' 41-year-old Adam Vinatieri is the NFL's oldest active player. While he might not have the leg he did while leading the Patriots to three Super Bowl titles and another with Indianapolis as "Automatic Adam," he's still one of the league's most reliable kickers. Preparation, training, strict diets and consistent sleep habits are among them. Even at positions that require top-notch speed, some veterans are competing with the youngsters. Some defensive backs, such as Charles Woodson (37), Champ Bailey (36), Terrence Newman (35), Adrian Wilson (34), Ike Taylor (34) and Ryan Clark (34) could all be going up against some players 12-15 years younger than them this season. When you last as long as a guy such as Bears linebacker Lance Briggs, who's 33 and in his 12th season, coaches come and go, and so do teammates. Woodson says it only takes looking at the NBA's champion San Antonio Spurs to know that veteran leadership is key, along with strong play.

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