22 years in a physically demanding pro sport - unreal!
There aren't many who could withstand the physical abuse that puts on a body.
Jerry Rice is another who was able to play so long at that level...especially when you think that there are young guys entering the league every year trying to take their jobs.
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Russian Machine Never Breaks...Back for year 22.**
-- hoosnowahokie
Jul 02, 2026 at 12:57 PM ET
hoosnowahokie
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07/02/26 12:57 PM ET
I'm ecstatic! I love the guy. No player could lay out the hits and score
-- Coach McGuirk
Jul 02, 2026 at 06:37 PM ET
Coach McGuirk
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07/02/26 06:37 PM ET
I imagine he will play about 15 mins or less per game, mostly power
-- 7Hokie1
Jul 02, 2026 at 04:07 PM ET
7Hokie1
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07/02/26 04:07 PM ET
Given the Caps signed Boone Jenner this week, it will be interesting to see
-- VTHokie2000
Jul 02, 2026 at 03:55 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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07/02/26 03:55 PM ET
22 years in a physically demanding pro sport - unreal!
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-- EDGEMAN
Jul 02, 2026 at 01:18 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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07/02/26 01:18 PM ET
Jerry Rice was as dedicated to training/keeping in shape as any athlete
-- Coach McGuirk
Jul 02, 2026 at 06:35 PM ET
Coach McGuirk
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07/02/26 06:35 PM ET
Well, now days its playing 16 minutes, 10 of which is standing in one of
-- HwoodHokie
Jul 02, 2026 at 02:57 PM ET
HwoodHokie
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07/02/26 02:57 PM ET
If he plays in more than 10 games, his salary doubles.
-- Roanokie
Jul 02, 2026 at 01:04 PM ET
Roanokie
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07/02/26 01:04 PM ET
It's a salary cap dodge afforded to players over 35**
-- Beerman
Jul 02, 2026 at 01:59 PM ET
Beerman
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07/02/26 01:59 PM ET