[citation needed] Speculation was that the Titans might hold onto McNair until the week before training camp in late July if the Ravens didn't come up with a satisfactory trade offer for McNair according to a league source. Follow live Las Vegas at Cincinnati coverage at Yahoo! Other Notable Asst. PRO: Quarterback Steve McNair announced his retirement from the NFL on April 17, 2008. Steve Grogan Symons and Houstons Case Keenum, who hold a bunch of all-DI records, did not pile up that many 500-yard games. People ask me what he needs to do to improve. 89. The guy was hurt so bad, he couldnt hardly walk and he was still out there flinging it. He didnt have an all-time FCS receiver like Rice or Randy Moss. [21], On May 9, 2007, McNair was arrested in Nashville for drunk driving even though he was not driving at the time. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they deal with his untimely passing. When comparing Lance's 2019 season to McNair's 1994 season,his best statistical season, you'll see a few things: McNair's best is undoubtedly his 1994 season. From there it was all upward. Many of his records set during his career (see in the records section below) came during this season. He was drafted third overall by the Titans (then known as the Houston Oilers) in 1995, becoming the team's regular starting quarterback in 1997, their first season in Tennessee (though he started six games over the prior two seasons in Houston), and remained the starting quarterback for the Titans through 2005. February 14, 1973 Mississippi. His team scored 56 in a season-opening loss at Grambling, then a power under Eddie Robinson. Youll get the death penalty and end up on your back. 49. 25. - Stats - Collection Summary. (Video by Courtney Cronin/The Clarion-Ledger). He was the starting quarterback for Alcorn State for all but one game in his four-year college football career. VY's stats were great, but he's nowhere near the top of leaderboards, and other QBs have . Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Jon Kitna Michael Fabiano gives his take on this "fantasy" scenario. 80. Drafted by the Houston Oilers in the first round (third overall) of the 1995 NFL draft. Im happy to see him go, JSU coach James Carson said after McNair had destroyed his team for the final time. Original: Sep 11, 2021. Steve McNair was a highlight reel quarterback for the Tennessee TitansWhi. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. They are all in our thoughts and prayers. 43. Matt Hasselbeck Steve DeBerg Had McNair turned pro after 1993 and been the early second-rounder the NFL advisory committee thought hed be, he wouldve made around $1 million a year, with a few million more in a signing bonus. Alcorn State's Steve McNair set FCS career records with 14,496 passing yards and the division record for total offensive yards (16,283 career yards), which still stands today. 88. July 4, 2009 (aged 36) Nashville Tennessee. On June 8, McNair flew to Baltimore, passed a physical and was announced as the newest member of the Ravens. Andrew Luck Hed be the best player on [final #3] Colorados team or [final #1] Nebraskas team, too. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. In 1998, McNair set career passing highs with 492 attempts, 289 completions, 3,228 yards, and 15 touchdowns for the Oilers, now competing in Nashville. Ryan Fitzpatrick His mom raised five kids while working for a Magnetek plant in Simpson County, Mississippi. Police remove a body from the Nashville apartment where Steve McNair was shot on July 4, 2009. Joe Namath Then youll really see something. 84. 73. Or write about sports? Randall Cunningham McNair helped Baltimore to a 133 record and an AFC North Championship. McNair was in the passenger seat and Vent Gordon, a chef at a restaurant McNair owned, was in the back seat. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Mark Brunell He came awfully close to becoming a Super Bowl champion in 1999, when Kevin Dyson was stopped 1 yard short of the of the goal line with six seconds to go and the Titans trailing by seven. His family didnt have much money. Thats the FCS record, and so is McNair doing it nine times over a career. This series of season-ending injuries prompted the Titans to make the business decision of locking McNair out of team headquarters in the 2006 offseason. 'Deadly Recall: Air McNair' is an episode that examines the life, slaying, and aftermath of renowned NFL quarterback Stephen McNair, who died at the age of 36 and left behind a shocked family and fanbase. That included Bo Jackson's time on the Plains. The headline was "Hand Him The Heisman." However, McNair later bailed Kazemi out of jail. In a presser today, police in Nashville, TN revealed the following about the death of Steve McNair -- an investigation they're saying "clearly points to a murder-suicide." McNair grew up in Mississippi and chose to attend the rural Alcorn State University, a historically Black Division I-AA (now Football Championship Subdivision [FCS]) school where he could play quarterback, rather than serve as defensive back at a major university. McNair and Lance each had record-breaking careers. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. STEVE MCNAIR'S DEATH: Titans legend seemingly led double life. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). McNair and the Titans reached the AFC Championship game but were unable to reach the Super Bowl, losing to the Oakland Raiders 4124. Draft: 1st round, 3rd overall of the 1995 NFL draft by the Houston Oilers, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:34AM. 99. Tarkentons passer rating dropped 22 points in the playoffs, which drops him down this list. "Steve has put Alcorn on the map with his Heisman Trophy campaign, plus the way he conducts himself on the field . Archie Manning [27][28], McNair was married to Mechelle McNair[29] from June 21, 1997, until his death. For instance, the 44 TD passes he threw in 1994 (not even counting his playoff appearance, when he had three more) are behind about a dozen FCS passers. The start of Marinos career was simply brilliant. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. In that contest, McNair returned from an injury and helped Alcorn State, trailing late in the final period, move deep into Tigers' territory. It is a misdemeanor offense in Tennessee for an owner of a motor vehicle to knowingly allow an intoxicated person to drive the vehicle. We immediately think of his family, his boys. In the final six minutes, the lead changed four times as McNair had to rally his Alcorn State troops from behind twice in the last four minutes of the game. Together, they had 10 over their college careers, one more than McNair did on his own. McNair finished the 2003 season as the league leader in passer rating and became the youngest player in NFL history to pass for 20,000 yards and run for 3,000 yards. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Fisher said he might pick his starter Saturday or just before kickoff. For the regular season finale against Jackson State, a radio station in Oklahoma City reached out to carry the broadcast. Dancing with the Stars is over, but the Jason Taylor reality show is just beginning. 51. 36. The Sept. 26, 1994 edition of Sports Illustrated shows a scrambling McNair in a white Alcorn jersey and a gold helmet. Following the Titans bye week Neil O'Donnell started against his former team but after ODonnell threw three picks he was sacked out of the game in the final four minutes. 2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. 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Elway was very good for a very long time. Air McNair. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [19], The 2006 season saw McNair start each game for the Ravens, missing only portions of two games. Don Meredith McNair was the heavier quarterback of the two, while Lance stands an inch taller. The Players Association's filed a grievance on his behalf in which an arbitrator ruled that the team violated its contract, opening the possibility for a trade. Here's a look at records currently held by both as McNair and Lance have lost a few records since each moved on from the FCS. Awards: Walter Payton | Buck Buchanan | Jerry Rice 32. 87. Earl Morrall McNair, who led the famous Tennessee Titans' drive that . McNair was riding in his own pickup truck as a passenger when the police stopped the truck's driver, McNair's brother-in-law, for speeding. He nearly doubled those numbers in his senior year, throwing for 5,377 yards and 47 touchdowns while completing 58% of his passes. Lance only has one option for his best season as his only full season was in 2019. We all sat around and watched him Thanksgiving weekend. The 94 draft featured a couple QBs slated to go higher, Trent Dilfer and Heath Shuler, and he wanted to keep playing at Alcorn along with his brother Tim, a receiver. 38. Craig Morton 46. Steve McNair won one NFL Most Valuable Player award. Sahel Kazemi was 20 years old and swept up: He gave her a Cadillac Escalade for her birthday and took her on trips to places such as Key West, Fla., and Las Vegas. 30. Put Aikman on a pass-happy team, and he might be considered one the best to ever play. 99 Everson Griffen RE | Limited Edition 326K. In four games against JSU, he racked up 1,772 yards of offense, which is both the cumulative record and the per-game (443) in FCS. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 24. Rivalries: The Game | The Rivalry| Brawl of the Wild| Dakota Marker | Florida Classic | Bayou Classic| Oldest rivalries Kerry Collins Hes also one of the best scramblers in league history. [9], The Seattle Mariners drafted him in the 35th round of the 1991 MLB amateur draft.[10]. . Even though he left no will, Steve McNair's entire immediate family has been provided for under instructions the slain . 2003 AP MVP. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The family of Steve McNair, including his brother, Fred McNair, right, his mother, Lucille McNair, second from right, and his wife, Mechelle McNair, left, attend the . FCS FOOTBALL HISTORY Championships: Championship history | Winningest teams | Schools with the most titles But he really wasnt mobile at all. The newspaper said the 62, 220-pound McNair had a 4.6 40 that August. The game had a controversial finish when, after missing a game-winning field goal at the end of regulation time and a second failed kick in overtime was negated because of a controversial running-into-the-kicker penalty on Pittsburgh's Dewayne Washington, kicker Joe Nedney won the game from 26 yards out 2:15 into overtime. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Steve LaTreal McNair (Air) Position: QB Throws: Right. Vinny Testaverde While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. [51], Last edited on 18 February 2023, at 18:53, Dyson was unable to break the plane of the goal line, "Titans to Retire Steve McNair's No. 3 Copy quote. College: Alcorn State. 61. Favre won just a single ring, which is disappointing considering how many great teams he played on. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Cam Newton A shortage of funding at Alcorn, typical of HBCUs across the country, hampered the program throughout McNairs career and makes his college achievements even more impressive. 1st in career total offense per game: 400.5 yards per game, 1st in total offense in a season per game: 527.2 yards per game, 1st in career total offense gained against one opponent per game (min. Picking McNair's best game can feel like picking a straw out of a hat because he has so many to choose from. Bio. 77. Here's our all-time 53-man roster, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Montana was never rattled and saved his best performances for the postseason. He was also a productive passer who played on successful teams. . Over the next five games, O'Donnell led the Titans to a 41 record. The Tigers will have played 13 games this season when next week'sCelebration Bowl is completed. McNair's 2,665 passing yards were the most for the Oilers in a season since Warren Moon in 1993, and his 13 interceptions were the fewest for a single season in franchise history. John Brodie 36. McNair played with a pulled hamstring and his running ability was limited, so he went 52-for-82 passing for 514 yards and three touchdowns in a 63-20 loss. Daryle Lamonica February 14,1973 https://www.britannica.com/facts/Steve-McNair, 9 (Baltimore Ravens, 20062007) 9 (Tennessee Titans, 19992005) 9 (Houston Oilers, 19951998). In 13 NFL seasons, including 11 campaigns with the Titans and two with the Baltimore Ravens, the former first-round draft pick set team records, accumulated the most wins of any quarterback in Titans/Oilers history and earned four Pro Bowl berths (2000, 2003, 2005 and 2006). inMount Olive,MS, Died: 57. Boomer Esiason Trent Green Gambling problem? Lance completed 91 percent of his passes for 185 yards and a season-high four touchdowns, rushing for 116 yards and two touchdowns. McNair came in and threw a touchdown to Erron Kinney; a missed Steelers field goal attempt resulted in the Titans winning 2320. He played his final two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. 26. 97. 48. FCS CHAMPIONSHIP:How the FCS playoffs work|Schools with most titles|Full championship history. But whos the better FCS legend between Steve McNair and Trey Lance? He led the league in passer rating in each of his final two seasons and was coming off a fifth consecutive Pro Bowl season. The NFLs draft advisory committee told him hed be a first- or second-round pick, which wouldve let him buy a Lexus hed thought about often, as hed explained to the Clarion Ledger. But the play-calling duties did not stop Kelly from throwing a bunch of touchdowns, landing on five Pro Bowl teams and leading the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls. Rodgers already has two MVP awards and a Super Bowl ring on his resume. 527.2 is the number the NCAA has. Hes never played with great receivers and had only a few seasons with a competent defense but still manages to drag the Saints near the .500 mark every year. [6] McNair's record for total offensive yards still stands as of 2018, but his mark for career passing yards was eclipsed by Samford quarterback Devlin Hodges in 2018. Until the next guy came along, Montana was the best to every play the position. McNair played college football at Alcorn State in Lorman, Mississippi, where he won the 1994 Walter Payton Award as the top player in NCAA Division I-AA. [40] The bodies were discovered by McNair's friends Wayne Neely and Robert Gaddy, who called 911. Theres a reason why coaches dont ask their players to do that anymore: Its really hard. Careers in review: Kupp | Wentz | Lance | Garappolo | Heinicke| Leonard | Watson [7] McNair was the first AfricanAmerican quarterback to win AP NFL MVP and remains, along with Cam Newton, Patrick Mahomes, and Lamar Jackson, only one of four to win the award. Wed sure take him at Miami., You hear about somebody and you go, Oh, well, he cant be that good. Updates? Otherwise, you'll be just like William Logan last year against Grambling, kicked out of the Alcorn State huddle when Steve McNair told him not to come back until he'd cleared his head. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. However, his best game statistically and arguably, impactfulness too came in his first-ever start. Ken Stabler Lance became the first player in history to win theWalter Payton Award and Jerry Rice Award in the same season. 98. USA Today reported that the Metro Nashville Police Department concluded Kazemi shot and killed . 2005 NFLPA Alan Page Community Award. : Larry Beightol (Offensive Line), . Keenum has the all-DI record, but Keenum putting up a few more yards against UTEP is not nearly as cool as McNairs years-long devastation of a team his school has deep feelings about. McNair was drafted in the 35th round of the 1991 MLB draft out of Mount Olive. All rights reserved. This is no longer a debate: Brady is the best quarterback of all time. Greg Landry Injuries cost him his job in St. Louis before he spent a forgetful year with the Giants. There he guided his team to a comeback from a 16-point deficit, and the Titans came within a yard of the tying touchdown, only to ultimately lose to the St. Louis Rams. Alternate titles: Air McNair, Steve LaTreal McNair. 41. Drew Bledsoe Dave Krieg Phil Simms 43. Theres no doubt Fouts benefitted from playing under Don Coryell, but you cant argue against his production. [37][38][39] After killing him, Kazemi sat on the couch beside him and shot herself in the temple. He threw for 31,304 yards and 174 touchdowns. Here are Steve McNair'scareer rushingstats in college. Family of Steve McNair dividing up estate despite lack of signed will. He opened his own restaurant in Nashville, which he named Gridiron9. Its hard to win at Alcorn, and thats why the Braves barely won anything for 20 years after McNairs exit. 1 on this list. [42][43] The 9mm gun used was found under Kazemi's body and later tests revealed "trace evidence of (gunpowder) residue on her left hand. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. In December of the 2003 season, an injured calf and ankle kept McNair sidelined for two games, though he still finished with the best numbers of his career, including 3,215 passing yards, 24 touchdown passes, just seven interceptions,[16] and a quarterback rating of 100.4. Stats Gamelogs Splits 300-Yard Passing. The original No. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Corrections? 45. The common choice may be his FCS Championship performance that won him Most Outstanding Player honors. It was a seesaw battle, McNair said of the decisions pros and cons. Russell Wilson The 6-foot-3, 236-pound quarterback had 16,823 total yards during his career at Alcorn State, which is still the FCS record 27 years later. George Blanda 37. On the second-to-last play with the Titans facing 3rd down and 5 to go, McNair was hit by two Rams defenders, but he somehow got away and completed a 16-yard pass to Kevin Dyson to gain a 1st down at the Rams' 10-yard line. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [50] On October 15, 2010, it was reported that McNair's widow went to a Nashville judge and asked that at least a portion of the assets be unfrozen for his children's care and expenses until the estate matters were resolved in court. He also played for the Baltimore Ravens. McNair was selected to the Pro Bowl four times, and was an All-Pro and Co-MVP in 2003. Alcorn State walked away victorious 41-37. Can Darren McFadden be the 2008 version of Adrian Peterson? [5], McNair played college football at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi, where he won the 1994 Walter Payton Award as the top player in NCAA Division I-AA. McNair's 476 yards in the air and 110 on the ground in a 47-44 . In the week 14 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, McNair threw the longest regular-season touchdown pass in the Ravens' history, an 89-yard touchdown pass to Mark Clayton. #291 - Steve McNair SN599 - Tennessee Titans: Prev Next : Front submitted by carthage44 on 3/10/2017; Back submitted by carthage44 on 3/10/2017; Submit a Price; Mentions: 1 3 0; Comments: Add. He began the season as the first North Dakota State freshman to start a season-opener at quarterback. He was also named First-Team All-SWAC for the third year in a row. By HBCU Gameday Newswire. Fields, Unstoppable, Feels. McNair set career records for the Football Championship Series with 14,496 passing yards, as well as the division record for total offensive yards with 16,823 career yards. The only exception is Willie Totten, who threw 56 in 1984, 27 of them to arguably the best football player ever, Jerry Rice. 175 atts. McNair passed for career highs in yards and touchdowns, surpassing his previous highs byover 2,000 yards and 25 touchdowns. As a junior, McNair led the Mount Olive Pirates to the state championship. He also rushed for 242 yards on 57 carries and . But before he wore No. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2:31PM. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Awards And Honors. Early in the season, McNair was diagnosed with an inflamed disk following the Titans' 3635 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and needed surgery. Lance won the MVFC title and the FCS national championship in his first and only year as a starter in 2019, leading North Dakota State tothe first 16-0 finish in college football since 1894. Ken Stabler 42. 42. What we admired most about Steve when we played against him was his competitive spirit, and we were lucky enough to have that with us for two years. He loses points here for sub-par play in the postseason. His restaurant, Gridiron9, closed down on July 4 . Michael Vick Remember he was even better than the NCAA record book indicates, because the official book only counts 11 games worth of his 1994 season, due to old rules. That included Bo Jacksons time on the Plains. Alcorn never played more than 11 games while McNair was there. Additionally, he covered the 2021 Celebration Bowl. They debated whether the SWAC was a tough enough league for Alcorns record-setting QB to win what is typically an award only for FBS power-conference players. MORE:See all of Trey Lance's career stats, highlights and records. 1 overall in the 1995 draft. Ive said before that hes the best college football player in the country, Alcorn head man Cardell Jones told the Hattiesburg American. 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Jim Harbaugh Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Steve LaTreal McNair (born February 14, 1973 - July 4, 2009) nicknamed Air McNair, was a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. McNair and Colts quarterback Peyton Manning were named co-NFL MVPs following the 2003 season, which ended for the Titans in a playoff loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. In his stead entered Neil O'Donnell, a veteran who had guided the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Super Bowl four years earlier. Now youve seen how all-time FCS great quarterbacks McNair and Lance stack up and compare. Education. 83. He was positioned to graduate easily, whether right then or not. There is a record for this most yards gained against one opponent and McNair holds the FCS mark for total offense. Steve LaTreal McNair Air McNair. Youve gotta wait and see. And he was that good, Strahan, a Hall of Famer like Sapp, said years later. Steve Grogan 45. Concussions cut Staubachs career short, which is a shame because he was playing some good football when walked away from the game. Lions RB Jones to miss final game with knee injury. NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Former NFL star Steve McNair was shot dead in his sleep last week by a 20-year-old girlfriend distraught about mounting financial problems and her belief . In 1996, McNair remained a backup to Chris Chandler until starting a game on December 8 in Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.[12]. By the end of it, Pittsburgh was throwing it all over the field, and Bradshaw proved capable of playing a more important role. Rarely acknowledged by those questioning McNair: his teammates were at a lower level, too. Our Steven J. Gaither tells the story of McNair and his journey to . However, other body measurements like vital stats and shoe size are not available in the media. Ive seen him for four years. Find out more. Down at Miami, we watched him every chance we got. Danny White 9 in Tennessee, he wore No. Warner led another perennial loser to the Super Bowl and put together another masterful postseason performance. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Moon may have been higher on this list if he hadnt spent the first six years of his career in Canada. You can go with one from his sweep of rival Jackson State or even his FCS playoff performance where he fought through a hamstring injury and still threw for 514 yards and three touchdowns. His additional rushing yards gave him5,799 yards total yards,the most total yards of all time. Posted on July 4, 2022. [26], McNair was inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame in 2012 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2020. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about quarterback Steve McNair on ESPN. And after making five Pro Bowls to start his career, he made only four more appearances over the final 12 years of his career. 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