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Peyton Manning And The Oldest Athletes Competing In Super Bowl 50

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The Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers feature some exciting young talent that has helped lead them to Super Bowl 50. As important as those players are, the veteran players have just as much importance as they are able to mentor the young bucks and help them get prepared for such a big stage. Let’s take a look at the oldest athletes competing on February 7.

9. SS Roman Harper Age: 33

SS Roman Harper Age: 33 Getty Images
Harper has already won one Super Bowl while with the New Orleans Saints, and that knowledge and experience will be huge heading into Super Bowl 50. After having issues with his Lasik flap in the NFC Championship Game, Harper should be ready to roll against the Broncos.

Harper has already won one Super Bowl while with the New Orleans Saints, and that knowledge and experience will be huge heading into Super Bowl 50. After having issues with his Lasik flap in the NFC Championship Game, Harper should be ready to roll against the Broncos.

8. DeMarcus Ware Age: 33

DeMarcus Ware Age: 33 Getty Images
Despite being one of the oldest guys in this game, Ware has performed extremely well in the playoffs opposite of Von Miller. This will be Ware's first shot at a Super Bowl, and possibly his last.

Despite being one of the oldest guys in this game, Ware has performed extremely well in the playoffs opposite of Von Miller. This will be Ware's first shot at a Super Bowl, and possibly his last.

7. WR Jerricho Cotchery Age: 33

WR Jerricho Cotchery Age: 33 Getty Images
Cotchery has turned into one of Cam Newton's most trusted receivers as he's typically targeted on third downs and in the red zone. This will also be Cotchery's first appearance in the Super Bowl.

Cotchery has turned into one of Cam Newton's most trusted receivers as he's typically targeted on third downs and in the red zone. This will also be Cotchery's first appearance in the Super Bowl.

6. TE Owen Daniels Age: 33

TE Owen Daniels Age: 33 Getty Images
Daniels caught two touchdowns in last week's AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. With Peyton Manning's arm losing strength, Daniels could be a major factor in his first Super Bowl.

Daniels caught two touchdowns in last week's AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. With Peyton Manning's arm losing strength, Daniels could be a major factor in his first Super Bowl.

5. DE Jared Allen Age: 33

DE Jared Allen Age: 33 Getty Images
Allen is suffering from a broken foot and his status for the Super Bowl is uncertain. That being said, I'd expect him to do everything he can to play as rumors have been swirling that he is considering retirement.

Allen is suffering from a broken foot and his status for the Super Bowl is uncertain. That being said, I'd expect him to do everything he can to play as rumors have been swirling that he is considering retirement.

4. DE Antonio Smith Age: 34

DE Antonio Smith Age: 34 Getty Images
Smith was a member of the Arizona Cardinals team led by Kurt Warner that fell short against the Pittsburgh Steelers thanks to Santonio Holmes' amazing catch.

Smith was a member of the Arizona Cardinals team led by Kurt Warner that fell short against the Pittsburgh Steelers thanks to Santonio Holmes' amazing catch.

3. DT Dwan Edwards Age: 34

DT Dwan Edwards Age: 34 Getty Images
Edwards isn't one of the most recognizable names on the Panthers' roster, but he does a great job in his role as a third-down pass-rushing defensive tackle. At 34, this will be Edwards' first Super Bowl trip.

Edwards isn't one of the most recognizable names on the Panthers' roster, but he does a great job in his role as a third-down pass-rushing defensive tackle. At 34, this will be Edwards' first Super Bowl trip.

2. G Evan Mathis Age: 34

G Evan Mathis Age: 34 Getty Images
Mathis was one of the most important offseason additions for the Broncos as they needed to shore up their offensive line. What a storybook ending it would be if he could win a Super Bowl in his first year with the team.

Mathis was one of the most important offseason additions for the Broncos as they needed to shore up their offensive line. What a storybook ending it would be if he could win a Super Bowl in his first year with the team.

1. QB Peyton Manning Age: 39

QB Peyton Manning Age: 39 Getty Images
Anyone with a pair of eyes can tell that Manning is on his last legs which puts a little more pressure on him to win this game. He reportedly told Bill Belichick following the AFC Championship Game that this is likely his last game.

Anyone with a pair of eyes can tell that Manning is on his last legs which puts a little more pressure on him to win this game. He reportedly told Bill Belichick following the AFC Championship Game that this is likely his last game.

Jason Fletcher is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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