Patrick Peterson is 33 years old and already has a dozen years of NFL experience under his belt. His resume for the Hall of Fame is strong, even if not quite unquestioned. And he is coming off of one of his best statistical seasons, at age 32, during 2022 with the Minnesota Vikings.
That is why, now in his first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he’s not pressing himself mentally as much as he might otherwise. While his long-term reputation has long been secured, he comes into year 13 feeling as though he has already shown he can still play.