Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford offer similar reasons for not wanting to play flag football at 2028 Olympics: Leave it 'to the younger guys'

The article discusses the notion that football is generally a young man's game, with players often being considered past their prime once they hit their early 30s. While quarterbacks like Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Aaron Rodgers have extended their careers well beyond that age, running backs often face skepticism by age 29. The focus then shifts to Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who, at 37, is still performing well but has no interest in participating in flag football at the 2028 Olympics, preferring instead to consider coaching. Similarly, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, currently 29, also plans to skip the Olympics, suggesting it should be left to younger players. Both Stafford and Mahomes are acknowledging the importance of youth in the sport, preferring to leave Olympic participation to the next generation.