stillers4me
01-02-2011, 09:38 AM
Before he even gets to play in another postseason game, whether as a division champion or wild-card-team, inside linebacker James Farrior will turn 36 -- the oldest player on a defense that features six starters who are age 30 or older. He might even feel older when he tries to tackle Browns running back Peyton Hillis.
But, unlike last season when a couple of missed tackles at key moments sparked concern about his age, there are no signs of Farrior slowing down this season. Not even with the season stretching into another month.
If anything, he appears to be getting better.
"Ah, man, age isn't a factor the way he plays," said outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley, who is 10 years younger than Farrior. "Ever since I've been playing here, he's been playing hard, hitting hard. He's the leader of our defense and he goes out there with an attitude. You know he's going to give his all so you want to give your all along with him."...............
Read more @ http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11002/1114700-66.stm
But, unlike last season when a couple of missed tackles at key moments sparked concern about his age, there are no signs of Farrior slowing down this season. Not even with the season stretching into another month.
If anything, he appears to be getting better.
"Ah, man, age isn't a factor the way he plays," said outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley, who is 10 years younger than Farrior. "Ever since I've been playing here, he's been playing hard, hitting hard. He's the leader of our defense and he goes out there with an attitude. You know he's going to give his all so you want to give your all along with him."...............
Read more @ http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11002/1114700-66.stm