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Even before he turns 33, Alex Smith combats his football mortality

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- When he first entered the NFL in 2005 with the San Francisco 49ers, Alex Smithfelt he was in on the cutting edge of modern culture.

Not so much anymore now that he’s 12 years older and playing for the Kansas City Chiefs.

“I used to make fun when I got into the league and I couldn’t believe these old guys that didn’t know artists on the radio, like in the weight room," Smith said. “I swore I would never be that guy. Sure enough, it happened.

“It’s weird.