Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was found dead, along with a female who was also found dead, in a condominium in Nashville. McNair was found around 1:30pm central time, after calls that were made to him weren't answered. McNair was just 36 years old. McNair was drafted third overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1995 NFL Draft. He became a starter when the Oilers moved to Tennessee. They became the Tennessee Titans in 1999, and in that season, he led them to their only Super Bowl appearance in franchise history, which they famously lost when Kevin Dyson was tackled at the one-yard line as time expired down 23-16. He played his last two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.
McNair made the Pro Bowl three times and was the co-MVP of the NFL in 2003 with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. McNair spent his career with the Titans franchise from 1995-2006. He moved on and joined the Baltimore Ravens in 2006 via a trade. He led the Ravens to a 13-3 record, but was eliminated by the eventual champion Indianapolis Colts in the second round. He retired following the 2007 NFL season, and recently opened up his own restaurant in Nashville. McNair leaves behind a wife and four kids.
This is shocking news because this is one of a few NFL players who I would've never thought this would happen to. It's sad that someone wanted to take his life. It's sad when anybody decides to kill anybody, not just celebrities and athletes. I don't think McNair would get in the Hall of Fame even after his death. His career was good, but didn't exactly warrant being in the Hall of Fame. However, he did exhibit toughness matched by few NFL players. He repeatedly played through injuries and was always effective enough to lead his team to victory. He brought this franchise from an unknown to being talked about every year, even after he left. He did a lot for that franchise.
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