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So long, Air McNair; Steve retires

Found April 17, 2008 on Blogimore Ravens:
PLAYERS: Steve McNair,  Matt Stover
TEAMS: Baltimore Ravens,  Tennessee Titans

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McNair's national legacy is tied permanently to the Titans franchise; however, he earned for himself a legacy in Charm City also. He took the '06 team on his shoulders, won games he should not have won (with serious help from the D and also Matt Stover), led Baltimore to a franchise-best record, and then the clock struck midnight before the team had a chance to dance with destiny. He hangs 'em up after 13 years in the league, and in the eyes of many has earned for himself a bust in Canton.
Original Story: http://www.blogimoreravens.com/2008/0...
11 Comments:
  • Was always a fan of his even though it seems his body took a beating there late in the game. So long, Steve.
    by KatKat   April 17, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • Wow, I didn't see him retiring this year. He was great QB to watch.
    by rcs360   April 17, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • Weird. I read somewhere recently that he had some juice left.
    by Harvey_Bars   April 17, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • It surprised me too. But I guess you just never know when a guy has had enough, ya know?
    by KatKat   April 17, 2008   Reply   Options  
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    by [locked]   April 17, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • Warren Moon is the only quarterback i can picture in a Oilers uniform.


    nice find!
    by TheKingsFan   April 17, 2008   Reply   Options  
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    by [locked]   April 18, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • I'm glad someone took the respectful angle (unlike us).

    Nice job Dewey.
    by Tbone42   April 17, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • Thanks. Steve had a great career, but in Baltimore he was mostly below average, occasionally clutch, and I'm glad that a new era has arrived. Hopefully it will be Troy Smith (and not Matt Ryan). Regardless, McNair was fun to watch over the years. It seems like just yesterday he was getting drafted out of Alcorn State. Definitely one of the toughest players of his generation. Just a beast when it came to overcoming nagging injuries and staying on the field.
    by Dewey   April 18, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • Definitely a huge fan. I would've bought a jersey when he came to B-More if I could've afforded it.
    by kgoon1590   April 18, 2008   Reply   Options  
  • I can't buy another Ravens jersey until Ray retires. I've tried but I just can't do it. It's all about Ray Ray.
    by Dewey   April 18, 2008   Reply   Options  
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