Steve McNair: 1973-2009 Your Legacy Will Live On Forever

Steve McNair retired quarterback, was found dead this morning with a gun shot wound in his head today.

To tribute McNair I am going to Review his career.

1995: In the 1995 NFL Draft Steve McNair was selected third overall in the first round by the Houston Oilers. He barely saw any action until 1997.

1997: 1997 was McNair’s first year as a starter, the season resulted in a 8-8 record. McNair had 2,665 passing yards the most from a Houston Oiler since Warren Moon in 1993. 

McNair also threw 13 Interceptions, setting the franchise record for fewest INT’s in a single season.  He aslo lead the team in rushing touchdowns with eight and ranked second behind Eddie George in rushing yards with 674, the third highest by a QB in history. McNair was a sensation and 1997 was the birth of a star.

1998: In 1998 his numbers were even better, setting career passing highs with 492 attempts, 289 completions, 3,328 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and cutting down his interceptions down to 10, raising his QB rating to 80.1.

1999: In 1999 The Houston Oilers moved to Nashville and changed their name to the Tennessee Titans.  Early in the 1999 season, in a 36-35 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, McNair was diagnosed with Inflamed Disk and needed surgery.  McNair came back with nine games left in the season and guided them wining seven of their last nine.

Despite missing five games McNair passed for 2,100 yards, threw 12 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. McNair guided the Tians to the Super Bowl, but lost when Kevin Dyson wasn’t able to break the plane on the last play.

2000: In 2000 McNair put together his most productive year, passing for 1350 yards, 21 touchdowns and 15 Ints. He guided the Tians to a 13-3 record. McNair was a candidate for the MVP award but lost. In the playoffs the Titans lost to the Baltimore Ravens.

2002: After a playoff loss McNair was arrested for DUI and illegal gun possession. Things were looking bad for McNair and it looked as if his career was going down the toilet.

2003: After a calf injury in December McNair was sidelined for two games but that didn’t stop him from wining Co-MVP with Peyton Manning. McNair put up the best numbers of his of his career 3,226 passing yards, 24 touchdown passes, and a 100.4 QB rating, and threw only seven interceptions. 

2004: Due to injuries McNair only played five games and had 1300 passing yards and 8 touchdowns.

2005: In 2005 McNair had a productive season 3,161 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. On June 7, McNair was traded to the Baltimore Ravens for a fourth-round draft pick in 2007. Which ended up being Chris Davis a receiver from Florida State.

2006: In his first season as a Raven McNair lead the Ravens to a 13-3 record. McNair passed for 3,000 yards and had 16 touchdowns. The Ravens lost to the Indianapolis Colts 15-6 in the first round. The Colts eneded up being Super Bowl Champs.

2007: McNair only played seven games due to injuries, and passed for 1,100 yards and two touchdowns.

2008: McNair announced his retirement after 13 season.

 

Carear Stats

Passing Yards: 31,304                            QB Rating: 82.1

Touchdowns: 174                                     Interceptions: 114

MVP’s: 1                                                    Pro Bowl Apperances: 3

                                          R.I.P Steve McNair

NFL Season Preview: AFC South and AFC West

Here are my predictions for the AFC South and West.

AFC South

1. Tennessee Titans 12-4

Reason: The Titans surprised many last year with there 10-0 before losing 34-23 to the Jets. Albert Haynsworth is leaving but I don’t think it will really matter that much considering they still have Jevon Kearse and Kyle Vanden Bosch.  Also they got Nate Washington to help out Kerry Collins.

2. Indianapolis Colts 12-4

Reason: Manning took the Colts on that amazing run last year wining thier last nine games to put them in the playoffs. Thier are alot of questions for the Colts heading into 2009. How will Jim Caldwell do? Will Payton Manning’s knee hold up? Well how about this the Colts were 31st in the league in rushing yards, what if they went out and signed free agent Edgerin James.

3. Houston Texans 9-7

Reason: The Texans are slowly becoming a contender for the AFC South, they have alot of potentiol with young talent like Andre Johnson and Mario Williams. You look back at thier 2006 draft pick Mario Williams looks to be a good pick by the texans. Also Matt Shaub and Andre Johnson seem to be on the same page as the Texans were 4th in passing yards last year.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars 8-8

Reason: What happened to the Jaguars, they went from being 11-5 to 5-11. I’ll tell you what, lack of offensive line for David Garrard and Muarice-Jones Drew. Drafting Euegene Monroe should help give more space for Garrard and Jones Drew. Also if they were to sign Marvin Harrison, they would have something they have’nt had in years, a go-to reciever.

                                                    AFC South Awards

MVP: Payton Manning: 4400 YD’s/ 34 TD’s

Defensive Player: Mario Willams: 15 SCK’s/ 65 TCK’s

Offensive Player: Chris Johnson: 1,500 YD’s/13 TD’s

Rookie Of Year: Brian Cushing: 78 TCK’s/ 2 INT’s/ 7 SCK’s 

                                                        AFC West

1. San Diego Chargers 13-3

Reason: San Diego missed Shawn Merriman last season and with him back, the defense will be alot better. And when they brought in former Bears Defensive Cordinator Ron Riveria in the middle of the season last year the defense got alot better and they went on that run to win the divison. Also Phillips Rivers is finally starting to mature into a excellent QB.

2. Kansas City Chiefs 7-9

Reason: Bringing in Matt Cassel was a good trade, the Chiefs will be good in the future just not his year. Dwayne Bowe is really developing into a good WR and will have a breakout year for the Chiefs. Also the defense has alot of young talent in Tyson Jackson and Glen Dorsey, but in my oponion they would be even better if they had Aaron Curry instead of Tyson Jackson.

3. Denver Broncos 7-9

Reason: The Broncos had a nightmare of a offseason losing there star QB Jay Cutler to the Bears. It will get even worse if they lose Brandon Marshall but they have alot of potential with Eddie Royal. Thier defense should get better, considering they signed Brian Dawkins. Also there running back trouble should get better after drafting Knowshawn Moreno.

4. Oakland Raiders 3-13

Reason: I don’t know where to start with this team first of all they made a gigantic mistake in passing up Michael Crabtree. They will be a team to watch in a couple of year when all thier young players develop like Darren Mcfadden and Jamarcus Russel. This year though signing Jeff Garcia was a good signing not so he could bring them wins which they desperatly need but so that he can teach Russel considering they have the same kind of QB style.

                                                       AFC West Awards

MVP: Phillip Rivers: 4300 YD’s/ 35 TD’s

Defensive Player:  Shawn Merriman: 74 TCK’s/ 9 SCK’s/

Offensive Player: Dwayne Bowe: 1200 YD’s/ 9 TD’s

Rookie Of Year: Knoweshawn Moreno: 1100 YD’s/ 11 TD’s

 

 

2009 NFL Season Preview: AFC East and AFC North

As Training Camp fastly approaches here is my 2009 NFL Season Preview

 

AFC EAST:

1. New England Patriots: 12-4 

Reason: With Tom Brady comeing back and the addition of Fred Taylor this should give the Patriots enough to win the divison. They won’t be where they were in 2007, but a Bill Bellicheck coached team always find a way to win.

2. Miami Dolphins: 10-6

Reason: With the addition of Jason Taylor playing along with Joey Porter look for the Dolphins to be better on defense. The bottom line is that the Dolphins have a tough schedule to win the divison but look for the Dolphins to give the Patriots a serious run.

3. Buffalo Bills: 6-10

Reason: I don’t like them signing T.O, it won’t solve any of thier problems that they showed last year. Geting a player like T.O wont see changes right away but maybe adding a player like Marvin Harrison might help.

4. New York Jets: 5-11

Reason: The New York Jets are in a rebuilding process, Merk Sanchez wont help right away, considering he only played one year of collage but look for these guys to be contenders in maybe three years.

                                          AFC East Awards:

MVP: Tom Brady/ Prediction: 4,460 yds/35 TD’s

Defensive Player: Joey Porter /9 Sacks/  3 INT’s

Offensive Player: Randy Moss /1300 yd’s/13 td’s

Rookie Of Year: Mark Sanchez /2100 yd’s/ 9 TD’s

                            

                                                    AFC North

1. Steelers: 13-3

Reason: The defending champ’s are the most complete team in the NFL, they will again have the best defense in the NFL and easily win the AFC North.

2. Ravens: 11-5

Reason: The Ravens won’t be as good against the run game due to the loss off Terrell Suggs. Look for Joe Flacco to step up as a leader this year and lead the Ravens to a Wild Card win. Also loseing Rex Ryan will also take a big toll on the defense.

3. Cleveland Browns: 9-7

Reason: The Eric Mangini hiring is a good move for the Browns. Brady Quinn will win the starting job over Derrick Anderson and have a season where he is consistant and going to start all 16 games. Look for the Browns to be the dark horse to win the Wild Card.

4.Cincinnati Bengals: 4-12

Reason: Carson Palmer will only play six games, Chad Ochocino will be unhappy that he is not getting the ball. Flooded by injuries the Cincinnati Bengals will have another bad season.

AFC North:

MVP: Willie Parker/ 1300 YD’s/ 14 TD’s

Defensive Player: Troy Pollamalu/ 4 Sacks/ 75 Tck’s/ 8 Int’s

Offensive: Joe Flacco/ 3,600 yd’s/18 TD’S

Rookie Of the Year:  Andre Smith

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