There was an outstanding sports book written in the early 1960's called "The Long Season."
It was written by a Cincinnati Reds pitcher named Jim Brosnan and chronicled a full season from the eyes of a major league pitcher.
Brosnan's book was a fine one, then and now, and is recommended reading -- if there is still anyone out there who reads anything written five decades ago.
His book comes to mind this week because the Denver Broncos are enjoying their annual bye week, getting some rest and relaxation, nursing the various aches and pains that every player has.