Is it also possible that Richard sees ET's future and doesn't want to deal with a 30 year old, highly paid safety on the back end of his career? (sbnation.com)
He will turn 34 during the 2013 season and is undoubtedly on the back end of his career — though he's proven to be very effective when healthy in recent years. (sbnation.com)
«I always knew at the back end of my career I would drop back into midfield,» Rooney told the Telegraph. (caughtoffside.com)