Ravens QB Steve McNair announced his retirement Thursday, ending a 13-year career in which he was selected co-MVP, led the Titans to the Super Bowl and orchestrated the most successful regular season in the Ravens history. He received a standing ovation from his teammates after revealing his decision, then contained his emotions during a news conference. McNair developed back and shoulder injuries and played in only six games in 2007. He threw only two touchdown passes, was intercepted four times and lost seven fumbles before being placed on IR in December, ending his most frustrating season in the NFL. He underwent surgery on his non-throwing shoulder in December and spent much of the past three months getting ready for 2008. But McNair had an inkling that all the running and weightlifting might be for naught. "Coming out and making this decision, it was hard," he said. "In your mind, you feel like you can play, that you can still compete. But when your mind and your body are not in accord, it's not going to work in the National Football League. 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." (Updated 04/17/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/20/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Playing with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens, McNair has totaled 31,304 passing yards with 174 touchdowns, 119 interceptions, 3,590 rush yards and 37 rush touchdowns. In his younger days, he was a phenomenal Fantasy QB because of his strong arm and fast feet. The Ravens are now expected to draft a quarterback in the 2008 NFL Draft and have that rookie compete with Kyle Boller and Troy Smith for the starting job. McNair can safely be removed from all rank lists. (Updated 04/17/2008).
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Ravens QB Steve McNair announced his retirement Thursday, ending a 13-year career in which he was selected co-MVP, led the Titans to the Super Bowl and orchestrated the most successful regular season in the Ravens history. He received a standing ovation from his teammates after revealing his decision, then contained his emotions during a news conference. McNair developed back and shoulder injuries and played in only six games in 2007. He threw only two touchdown passes, was intercepted four times and lost seven fumbles before being placed on IR in December, ending his most frustrating season in the NFL. He underwent surgery on his non-throwing shoulder in December and spent much of the past three months getting ready for 2008. But McNair had an inkling that all the running and weightlifting might be for naught. "Coming out and making this decision, it was hard," he said. "In your mind, you feel like you can play, that you can still compete. But when your mind and your body are not in accord, it's not going to work in the National Football League. 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." (Updated 04/17/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/20/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Playing with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens, McNair has totaled 31,304 passing yards with 174 touchdowns, 119 interceptions, 3,590 rush yards and 37 rush touchdowns. In his younger days, he was a phenomenal Fantasy QB because of his strong arm and fast feet. The Ravens are now expected to draft a quarterback in the 2008 NFL Draft and have that rookie compete with Kyle Boller and Troy Smith for the starting job. McNair can safely be removed from all rank lists. (Updated 04/17/2008).
