Drag has always been the thing you turn to to remember to not take yourself too seriously.
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Maybe I'm just getting old, but I remember when your average NFL player would come to the sideline, spit out three bicuspids, Scotch-tape his humerus together and get back out there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote humorously reflects on the toughness of past NFL players compared to modern ones.
Rick Reilly's quote highlights how he perceives a shift in the attitude and physical resilience of NFL players over time. With a humorous tone, he reminisces about a time when players were seen as hardier and willing to play through serious injuries, contrasting it with today's culture of sports where player safety is more prioritized.
Themes
NflToughnessInjuryHumorSports
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a sports commentary to emphasize the toughness expected in past athletes.
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