Average age of decline for position players outside of QB and RB?

rezburna · 04-07-2017, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by lee909

I generally find alot of people shouting they want tough players who will compete. But them players especially at CB/WR etc come with a attitude in the majority of cases and then they dont want them.

If my teams CB is blanket covering a WR and making picks he can talk as much smack as he likes.

This team could have done with a few Richard Sherman/Steve Smith types the last few years. They will go out there and fight and bleed for you.

There is a big difference to them and the attitude Galette had.

I agree. It seems like people want bad asses but not the attitude that comes with it.

Utah_Saint · 04-07-2017, 11:10 AM

I found this article from a couple years ago. While I believe the numbers are accurate when considering the position groups in general, I don't think it applies to any specific individual.

Position - Peak Age Range
Tackles - 25-31
Centers - 26-32
Quarterbacks - 26-30
Guards - 26-29
Wide Receivers - 25-27
Tight Ends - 25-27
Running Backs - 24-27

These are the ages at which the average Joe NFL player starts to see a drop off in overall performance. But it would be foolhardy to try to apply this to any individual player.

Aging Curve for NFL Offensive Players: Every Single Position

dizzle88 · 04-07-2017, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by lee909

I generally find alot of people shouting they want tough players who will compete. But them players especially at CB/WR etc come with a attitude in the majority of cases and then they dont want them.

If my teams CB is blanket covering a WR and making picks he can talk as much smack as he likes.

This team could have done with a few Richard Sherman/Steve Smith types the last few years. They will go out there and fight and bleed for you.

There is a big difference to them and the attitude Galette had.

Precisely.

The fire that Jeremy Shockey brought to the team was phenomenal, I still think he was one of the main reasons our offense was so physical in 09.

Utah_Saint · 04-07-2017, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I agree. It seems like people want bad asses but not the attitude that comes with it.

Almost like wanting a hot chick that can cook too.

But to your point, speaking only for myself, I'd like a bad ass that isn't a dumb ass.

K Major · 04-07-2017, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

Almost like wanting a hot chick that can cook too.

But to your point, speaking only for myself, I'd like a bad ass that isn't a dumb ass.

Put me in the boat that Richard is a smart bad ass. I mean he has an extremely high football IQ. At this point I'd take Sherman or Butler on my team. Not enough dawgs in the secondary.

Utah_Saint · 04-07-2017, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Put me in the boat that Richard is a smart bad ass. I mean he has an extremely high football IQ. At this point I'd take Sherman or Butler on my team. Not enough dawgs in the secondary.

Agreed. I'd take Sherman in a heartbeat. He's a loudmouth but he's not a dumbass. There is a difference. When I say dumbass, I'm thinking about guys like

Prince Shembo, Micheal Vick, Greg Hardy...

Guys that didn't know the difference.

vpheughan · 04-08-2017, 06:56 AM

George Blanda a 43 year old QB in 1970 had a great 5 game run at QB and PK played 5 more years as a full time "last of the straight ahead style kickers". retired at 48

4everSaint · 04-09-2017, 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

George Blanda a 43 year old QB in 1970 had a great 5 game run at QB and PK played 5 more years as a full time "last of the straight ahead style kickers". retired at 48

Cool story, how does that apply to this century?

4everSaint · 04-09-2017, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

I found this article from a couple years ago. While I believe the numbers are accurate when considering the position groups in general, I don't think it applies to any specific individual.

Position - Peak Age Range
Tackles - 25-31
Centers - 26-32
Quarterbacks - 26-30
Guards - 26-29
Wide Receivers - 25-27
Tight Ends - 25-27
Running Backs - 24-27

These are the ages at which the average Joe NFL player starts to see a drop off in overall performance. But it would be foolhardy to try to apply this to any individual player.

Aging Curve for NFL Offensive Players: Every Single Position

Utah provided the info I was looking for. Thanks man!

Rugby Saint II · 04-11-2017, 12:57 PM

The O-line gets to play the longest besides QB. That is pretty cool considering they are the trench players.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,650	Re: Average age of decline for position players outside of QB and RB? Originally Posted by lee909 I generally find alot of people shouting they want tough players who will compete. But them players especially at CB/WR etc come with a attitude in the majority of cases and then they dont want them. If my teams CB is blanket covering a WR and making picks he can talk as much smack as he likes. This team could have done with a few Richard Sherman/Steve Smith types the last few years. They will go out there and fight and bleed for you. There is a big difference to them and the attitude Galette had. I agree. It seems like people want bad asses but not the attitude that comes with it. MarchingOn likes this.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Average age of decline for position players outside of QB and RB? I found this article from a couple years ago. While I believe the numbers are accurate when considering the position groups in general, I don't think it applies to any specific individual. Position - Peak Age Range Tackles - 25-31 Centers - 26-32 Quarterbacks - 26-30 Guards - 26-29 Wide Receivers - 25-27 Tight Ends - 25-27 Running Backs - 24-27 These are the ages at which the average Joe NFL player starts to see a drop off in overall performance. But it would be foolhardy to try to apply this to any individual player. Aging Curve for NFL Offensive Players: Every Single Position Rugby Saint II and 4everSaint like this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,838	Re: Average age of decline for position players outside of QB and RB? Originally Posted by lee909 I generally find alot of people shouting they want tough players who will compete. But them players especially at CB/WR etc come with a attitude in the majority of cases and then they dont want them. If my teams CB is blanket covering a WR and making picks he can talk as much smack as he likes. This team could have done with a few Richard Sherman/Steve Smith types the last few years. They will go out there and fight and bleed for you. There is a big difference to them and the attitude Galette had. Precisely. The fire that Jeremy Shockey brought to the team was phenomenal, I still think he was one of the main reasons our offense was so physical in 09.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Average age of decline for position players outside of QB and RB? Originally Posted by rezburna I agree. It seems like people want bad asses but not the attitude that comes with it. Almost like wanting a hot chick that can cook too. But to your point, speaking only for myself, I'd like a bad ass that isn't a dumb ass.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Average age of decline for position players outside of QB and RB? Originally Posted by Utah_Saint Almost like wanting a hot chick that can cook too. But to your point, speaking only for myself, I'd like a bad ass that isn't a dumb ass. Put me in the boat that Richard is a smart bad ass. I mean he has an extremely high football IQ. At this point I'd take Sherman or Butler on my team. Not enough dawgs in the secondary. Beastmode likes this.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Average age of decline for position players outside of QB and RB? Originally Posted by K Major Put me in the boat that Richard is a smart bad ass. I mean he has an extremely high football IQ. At this point I'd take Sherman or Butler on my team. Not enough dawgs in the secondary. Agreed. I'd take Sherman in a heartbeat. He's a loudmouth but he's not a dumbass. There is a difference. When I say dumbass, I'm thinking about guys like Prince Shembo, Micheal Vick, Greg Hardy... Guys that didn't know the difference.

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4everSaint 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 668	Re: Average age of decline for position players outside of QB and RB? Originally Posted by vpheughan George Blanda a 43 year old QB in 1970 had a great 5 game run at QB and PK played 5 more years as a full time "last of the straight ahead style kickers". retired at 48 Cool story, how does that apply to this century?

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4everSaint 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 668	Re: Average age of decline for position players outside of QB and RB? Originally Posted by Utah_Saint I found this article from a couple years ago. While I believe the numbers are accurate when considering the position groups in general, I don't think it applies to any specific individual. Position - Peak Age Range Tackles - 25-31 Centers - 26-32 Quarterbacks - 26-30 Guards - 26-29 Wide Receivers - 25-27 Tight Ends - 25-27 Running Backs - 24-27 These are the ages at which the average Joe NFL player starts to see a drop off in overall performance. But it would be foolhardy to try to apply this to any individual player. Aging Curve for NFL Offensive Players: Every Single Position Utah provided the info I was looking for. Thanks man! Utah_Saint likes this.

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