But, in the late '90s, the Marino reactions slowed. Last season, he had become a far easier target for blitzers. If you're a Bucs zealot, a Marino hookup with the Vikings could be good NFC Central news. Putting off the bombastic if raw abilities of Culpepper. Please, be more open minded.
Money has no bearing.
These fellows all have financial holdings that would make Midas blush. But their need to continue competing, to keep proving themselves to themselves, can be a monstrously powerful narcotic. Wayne Gretzky is going through withdrawal agony as a new hockey retiree. Michael Jordan still hungers for athletic competition. Staubach would try to quarterback the Dallas Cowboys at age 55 if owner Jerry Jones asked.