Fallen Rival: How Steve McNair Will be Remembered in Jacksonville

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Published: July 4, 2009

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McNair, 36, was one of the best quarterbacks of this decade and remains the most marquee player for the Tennessee Titans franchise since the move from Houston to the Volunteer State.

As far as Jacksonville Jaguars fans go, McNair was a huge rival during the heyday of the Jacksonville-Tennessee rivalry a decade ago.

Former Jaguars cornerback Dave Thomas summed up McNair's talents best.

"He’s one of those electrifying players," Thomas told the St. Augustine (Fla.) Record in 2000. 

McNair was not a running quarterback; he was a quarterback that could also run. There is a difference, a big one, and Jaguars fans know that.

At Alltel Stadium, McNair was surely booed but definitely respected.

The 2003 NFL MVP played in 16 career games against Jacksonville, tied with Pittsburgh for the most of any opponent other than Cincinnati. He went 9-7 against the Jaguars in the regular season.

Though he was sacked a career-...

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