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cincrazy · 02-17-2009, 10:20 PM

There is no way that his body, at 49, would respond positively to this. None whatsoever. I'm sure Nolan Ryan can still unleash one when he wants to, and John Elway can still probably rifle a football like no other for a few throws. But the rigors of a season will destroy someone of that age.

02-17-2009, 10:20 PM	#10
cincrazy Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Vienna, OH Posts: 4,142	Re: At 49, "Oil Can" Boyd would like to try a comeback There is no way that his body, at 49, would respond positively to this. None whatsoever. I'm sure Nolan Ryan can still unleash one when he wants to, and John Elway can still probably rifle a football like no other for a few throws. But the rigors of a season will destroy someone of that age.