When the NFL season opens this year, the league will be without one of the toughest damn quarterbacks ever...he gave his body to the game, he was tough as rawhide, and my one friend described him as country strong...no, I'm not talking about Brett Favre...I am talking about Steve McNair...McNair announced his retirement on Thursday saying "My mind was there. Mentally, I could go out and play. But physically, I couldn't do it anymore. Not to the capacity that I need to help my teammates win a football game."...McNair was a class act throughout his career...
He entered the NFL as "Air McNair" - a throwing sensation from Alcorn State who many questioned whether he would even make it in the league...after 13 years, McNair compiled a co-MVP, a Super Bowl appearance, and respect from all his peers...
Is McNair a Hall of Famer?...I would say not, however, he leaves the game as one of the toughest sumbitches who ever played...Favre may get all the recognition, but to me, Steve McNair could quarterback my team anytime...
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