So long, Air McNair; Steve retires

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.

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11 Comments On: "So long, Air McNair; Steve retires"

 
Was always a fan of his even though it seems his body took a beating there late in the game. So long, Steve.

Wow, I didn't see him retiring this year. He was great QB to watch.

Weird. I read somewhere recently that he had some juice left.

It surprised me too. But I guess you just never know when a guy has had enough, ya know?

Saw him up at the Oklahoma Sooners spring game. I guess he just doesn't want to be a backup anywhere and he would make a good second QB for someone.

Warren Moon is the only quarterback i can picture in a Oilers uniform.


nice find!

Dan Pastorini was the man.

I'm glad someone took the respectful angle (unlike us).

Nice job Dewey.

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.

Definitely a huge fan. I would've bought a jersey when he came to B-More if I could've afforded it.

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.

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