On the Field (Game Day), During the Week (Practice and Preparation).

**Practice facilities:** NFL players spend a significant amount of time practicing at their team's training facilities, both indoors and outdoors, to hone their skills and prepare for games.

**Stadiums:** The actual games take place in large stadiums across the United States (and sometimes internationally). These are the main "workplaces" for NFL players during the season.

To excel as an NFL player, a person needs a unique blend of physical, mental, and personal characteristics. While raw athletic talent is the foundation, it's often the less visible traits that truly set "stars" apart.

To be an NFL star, you need an exceptional blend of physical athleticism, sharp mental football IQ, and refined position-specific technical skills.

NFL Player Salaries:
- Rookies: Start around $795,000/year.
- Average: Skewed by stars, but roughly $3.2 million/year.
- Stars (especially QBs): Can make $50-60 million per year.
- Contracts include: Base salary, big signing bonuses, and guaranteed money.