Ask any active NFL player how they spend their time during breaks in the action in real games, and you’ll likely get the same variety of responses. In an era that prides itself on meticulously watching calories and treating the body like a temple, modern players probably won’t smoke or drink before competing against other elite athletes. They have to be prepared for what is essentially a battle, and anything less than their physical best puts them at a disadvantage in such a struggle.
Based on one black and white moment in a Pro Football Hall of Fame career, former Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson did not possess that strict mindset.
