Mike Rodgers has been waiting for this moment.
For years, the 36-year-old sprinter has heard television pundits describe the speed of some NFL players as "world class," or gawk at 40-yard dash times during the league's scouting combine. He's watched as NFL players have decided to "talk all this trash on Twitter" about having the speed of a professional sprinter.
"Football players don't have any clue," Rodgers said in a news conference Thursday.
That's why he – and many others in the track and field community – are so excited for the USA Track and Field Golden Games on Sunday, when Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf will compete against seasoned pros in the 100-meter dash.