NFL Fans Aren't as Convinced as Jerry Rice That He'd Still Be an 'Explosive' Receiver Today

Jerry Rice is one of the greatest wide receivers—if not the G.O.A.T.—in NFL history. Rice retired in 2005, but the San Francisco 49ers legend still thinks he could play in the league and "beat up on some defenses."

Kyle Terada
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Jerry Rice is one of the greatest wide receivers—if not the G.O.A.T.—in NFL history. Rice retired in 2005, but the San Francisco 49er still thinks he could play in the league.

Rice, 55, participated in this year's edition of ESPN's Body Issue.

In the interview, he shared this nugget:

Naturally, people were dubious he could pull it off. Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri is 44, but he's a kicker. Tom Brady is 40.

Rice last played in the NFL for the Seahawks in 2004. He totaled 362 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

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