When I spoke to John Harbaugh two weeks ago about his Baltimore Ravens, I asked what he would do for a quarterback. He started by talking about Steve McNair and how he wanted to see what his quarterback had left. I think we all got a glimpse early last season, and it wasn't good. That's why I'm glad to see McNair has done the right thing and decided to retire. The guy was tough, resilient, accomplished and a winner, and what the Ravens got from him in 2006 was what they envisioned -- an experienced leader who could take them to the playoffs. But he would never be as good as he was then, and that was evident last year before he was hurt. He can't move anymore, and he's become an injury waiting to happen. Too often, pro athletes overstay their welcome, but McNair has done the right thing by seeing what's ahead for him and choosing a life outside of football. So what does this mean for Baltimore in the draft? I don't think it changes their plans at all. I always said they would draft Matt Ryan if he were there with the eighth pick, which I don't think he will be. So that means Baltimore waits for the second round and chooses Brian Brohm (if he's there), Joe Flacco or Chad Henne -- with Flacco my pick.
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5th Wil Level: Superstar Since: Oct 4, 2006 |
Posted on: November 19, 2008 1:57 am
Score: 95
McNair did right thing; Ravens on clockLooks like the writer was correct and every body who posted was wrong! Joe flacco is having a good year, McNair made the right decision, and Brian Brohm is a 3rd string QB.
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broncos-7 Level: Superstar Since: Oct 28, 2006 |
Posted on: April 19, 2008 11:14 pm
Score: 89
McNair did right thing; Ravens on clockIf the Ravens want a starter from day 1 they've got to get Brohm. He had the best run in college out of all the QB's (excluding Brennan who has shown really poorly)coming out. I'd wait until the Chargers or Giants pick and move back into the late first. If not Miami or Atlanta might take him or somebody else might leapfrog.
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C.A.R.D.S. baby Level: All-Star Since: Nov 3, 2006 |
Posted on: April 18, 2008 5:06 pm
Score: 83
McNair did right thing; Ravens on clockHey Ickey sucks.... Looks like that might be your only shot at blogsmack! You have no knowledge of Brian Brohm nor Matt Ryan of course,and nobody wants to read stories on "guaranteed succes" My opinion sucks but you should do your own research.GM
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2PACOLYPSE_NOW Level: Superstar Since: Jan 22, 2007 |
Posted on: April 18, 2008 4:55 pm
Score: 95
McNair did right thing; Ravens on clockFirst of all I'd like to wish Air McNair all the best. I've watched him since his senior year at Alcorn State and was priviledge to catch of lot of those games on BET and first get a chance to see what all the hype was about. Dude was The Phenom before there was a Michael Vick Experience. Once he became the Titans starter permanently all those epic playoff battles with the Ravens and the battles with the Colts, I mean the list goes on. Probably my all time favorite of course was the Super Bowl against the Rams. 1 yd short of being MVP of the Super Bowl and that alone will define his career. Tough as nails, a warrior, will stand in the pocket and take the hard hits without ever embarrassing his lineman or teammate who missed an assignment publicly, and a flatout winner. However, that will always be the story for him, always the bridesmaid never the bride. The Super bowl loss, those gutwrenching losses to the Ravens in the playoffs, The Co-MVP he shared with Peyton though I thought he should have won it outright because Tennesee's team was just as vanilla as it could be that year and McNair carried that team on his back (broke back at that) to 11 straight wins and the playoffs and of course his last hurrah in Baltimore in 2006 showing Baltimore what they should have done for the past 5 years was get a veteran QB who could win by leading them to a 13-3 record. But at last, the past 4 seasons of McNair was painful to watch as he struggled just to get out of the locker room to play ball weekly, the jarring hits, the loss of arm velocity, it just made him Ground McNair. I'm glad he's going out while we still have fresh memories of how special of a player he was. Is he a hall of famer, I'm not sure and I may say no but if the HOF gave out jackets for a dude who gave the game everything he had and earned every nickel he ever made, McNair would be a shoe-in. Thanks to You Tube I may try to find some old Alcorn State footage from his senior year and old Titans games. Mike Vick, this is the guy you should have been more like on and off the field instead of the mistake prone thug wannabe you turned out to be.
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C.A.R.D.S. baby Level: All-Star Since: Nov 3, 2006 |
Posted on: April 18, 2008 4:50 pm
Score: 76
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C.A.R.D.S. baby Level: All-Star Since: Nov 3, 2006 |
Posted on: April 18, 2008 4:47 pm
Score: 83
McNair did right thing; Ravens on clockTake Brian Brohm out of your smack!! He will land in Chicago or Minnesota,if Ryan goes top 10 best of luck to him,he's gonna need it playing for any of those teams.Brian couldn't be in a better position.
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C.A.R.D.S. baby Level: All-Star Since: Nov 3, 2006 |
Posted on: April 18, 2008 4:39 pm
Score: 79
McNair did right thing; Ravens on clockWhat the @#$k do you know about Brian Brohm?
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vincethebest08 Level: Rookie Since: Apr 18, 2008 |
Posted on: April 18, 2008 11:03 am
Score: 38
McNair did right thing; Ravens on clockMcNair did the RIght thing by "HANGING IT UP" he was an amazing player and as a Titans fan it leaves a bad taste in my mouth seeing him retire in a Ravens Jersey. So i Say Tennessee Signs him for a year as a backup and mentor to Vince Young and he retires as a Titan like he should be. Good Job Steve!! Your a great Guy and Hope to See you Back in Tennessee Soon.
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The Equalizer Level: Superstar Since: Mar 22, 2007 |
Posted on: April 18, 2008 10:53 am
Score: 93
McNair did right thing; Ravens on clockI have said this all along and I may be wrong but I believe Baltimore will trade picks withs Atlanta to get the # 3 and go for Matt Ryan, that is of course Ryan is picked # 1 to Miami which I believe they take Jake Long. St' Louis at # 2 will not take Ryan as Bulger is their man, so the chances are good that Ryan will be available at the # 3 spot and Baltimore knows that at # 5 KC might go for him, so I think Baltimore will make that trade for pick to get Ryan.
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lasher131 Level: Superstar Since: Aug 16, 2006 |
Posted on: April 18, 2008 10:00 am
Score: 93
McNair did right thing; Ravens on clockYes the Ravens are on the clock....and maybe they should draft a QB......HOWEVER THE REST OF THE TEAM IS GETTING OLD.....and they need someone who can step up and play now.....watch what the Bucs do with Chris Sims.....he was hurt the last few years but is recovered from losing his spleen....he lead the Bucs to the playoff's before he got hurt and has 5 yrs in the league....if I need a QB thats where I'ld go for the next year or 2 and develop someone behind him....The Ravens, Chief's and Vikings are looking at this..the bucs will move him around the draft....
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