New York Mets pitcher Mike Hampton, rear, and Patrick Mahomes Jr., son of Mets pitcher Pat Mahomes, both try and catch a ball during practice at Shea Stadium in New York, Monday, Oct. 23, 2000. Game 3 of the World Series is Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Shea. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Kathy Willens/file photo AP

It’s that long, drawn out football season where you’re just waiting to get to the playoffs,” former Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw said. “And it’s a difficult task.”