There will be many young players this weekend who will get a taste of the postseason experience for the first time. There are even more veterans who have already won a ring or two, who may be making their last charge to add to their collection (Hines Ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers, for example). But there are also a handful of veterans, some of them perhaps bound for Canton someday, who are desperately trying to win a championship for the first time in their careers – before the clock strikes midnight on their careers.
Here are 5 grizzled veterans who may be looking at their final run for a ring in these 2012 NFL Playoffs:
Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta Falcons
This sure-fire Hall of Famer will end his career as the second-most prolific pass-catcher in league history. He has set a high standard for the tight end position, far surpassing the accomplishments of any other TE in history. But Gonzalez is still without a ring. In fact, he’s played in just four playoff g...
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