We’ve all heard that N.F.L., along with standing for “National Football League,” also has another meaning: “Not For Long.” For so many who are fortunate enough to lace them up in the league, that reality is quickly driven home, as careers last only a season or two, if that.
In a game that is ever changing, there is no room for complacency. Even veterans of the sport are constantly looking over their shoulder, knowing their replacements are always creeping up on them.
Competing at a high level against those who are bigger, faster and stronger is never easy, but, some players thrive on it, including Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr.