Brady Effect: QBs playing into their 40's the new norm?

[PBF81]

On 2/14/2024 at 12:36 PM, Process said:

I don't see it. We literally have one example in NFL history of a guy playing at that level into their 40s.

 

Several examples of guys breaking down before than (Peyton, Ben, Rivers etc)

 

To add to what you said, playing v. playing-well are also two different things.  

 

At 39 in his last season, Manning had 9 TDs/17 INTs.  Granted, only 9 starts, but who wants more of that.  

 

Favre at 41 had 11 TDs/19 INTs.  

 

Marino at 38, 12/17

 

Montana himself had become average at best at 37 & 38, would he have played for average or below average money?  Doubtful.  

 

Brady was also protected by both the new rules and the officials.  Mahomes is now the NFL's darling.  

 

 

On 2/14/2024 at 12:51 PM, corta765 said:

Josh has played with one core group which is fading. The second group is here now as guys like Cook, Kincaid, Torrence, Bernard, Benford, Oliver all are here for the next 5-6 years. If we are lucky Josh probably goes into a third group while still be really good for a few years. That to me is where the QB position has changed as if you got your QB to two core groups of guys it was really good. Going three strong which is 15-18 year life span is not unreasonable now.

 

Hopefully Torrence, Bernard, Benford, or Oliver logs 1,000+ yards and 10+ TDs receiving.  

 

Seriously though, with this "complimentary football" thing that turns Allen into a RB, his lifespan is more likely to be that of a RB.  

 

 

Edited February 18 by PBF81