I think a more interesting question is, why is Tom Brady still playing at a high level at age 45 while other quarterbacks are not? Only #2 addresses that questi

I think a more interesting question is, why is Tom Brady still playing at a high level at age 45 while other quarterbacks are not? Only #2 addresses that question, #1 and #3 apply to all NFL quarterbacks. Some additional likely factors: - Luck: Regardless of his conservative playing style, Brady has been hit hard many, many times, but never had a career-ending (or career-shortening) injury. - Genetics: Brady may have a genetic predisposition for athletic longevity. - Discipline: Brady may have a superior recovery and self-care regimen. (There are a lot of articles on this topic, eg https://www.healthdigest.com/323870/tom-bradys-intense-routine-that-keeps-him-so-fit/#:~:text=His%20day%20starts%20off%20at,protein%2C%20seeds%2C%20and%20nuts https://www.healthdigest.com/323870/tom-bradys-intense-routi....)