The NFL has always been a place where only the strong survive. It’s Darwinism on an instant, grandiose scale. If you cannot take the hits, outrun and outlast the competition, your career will be shorter than Gary Coleman.
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One of the game’s toughest quarterbacks on the field was brutally slain last week off it. Steve “Air” McNair, professional quarterback in the NFL from 1995 to 2007, was found dead in his Nashville, Tennessee condo, shot several times, twice in the head and twice in the torso. Police have ruled the shooting a homicide and have stated McNair died early Saturday morning, July 4.
His suspected girlfriend, Saleh Kazemi, was also found dead on the condo floor, suffering one gunshot wound to the head. Although the police claim foul play, it still isn’t clear whether or not Kazemi murdered McNair before taking her own life, or if there was another party in the condo. However, police state that they are not pursuing suspects.
The details of this tragedy are too sordid to discuss with any clarity, not to mention too much a slap in the face to Steve McNair’s legacy. He was an incredible athlete, a pillar of the community, and a loving father of four young children, all boys.
Steve wasn’t an athlete shrouded in criminal activity, like so many today. He wasn’t a habitual drunk driver, a wife beater, or a rowdy individual whatsoever. He wasn’t even the type to participate in online gambling. Steve was arrested once, however, for a gun charge, but after learning that the gun was legally registered, all charges were dropped.
McNair should be remembered for his accomplishments on the field. Coming out of Alcorn State, Air McNair was a brilliant member of Tennessee’s (formerly the Houston Oilers) dynamic duo alongside Eddie George. The Titans were perennial favorites in their division, and came within a yard of Super Bowl glory in 2000.
Tennessee, behind the strong arm of McNair and running ability of George, would reach the AFC Championship against in 2002, only to lose to the Oakland Raiders.
Having suffered injuries throughout the late ‘90s and early 2002, McNair’s career was on a downward spiral from ’03 to ’05. With the ever-strengthening play of division rival Peyton Manning, and the emergence of Tom Brady, also in the AFC, the Titans were panicked and made a hasty decision with McNair.
After drafting Vince Young, a promising QB from Texas, the Titans unceremoniously severed ties with McNair. Undeterred, Steve landed in Baltimore and earned his stripes in a new city as the Ravens’ starting quarterback.
In McNair’s first season as Baltimore’s quarterback—2006—he led the team to a 13-3 record, a division title, and another trip to the AFC Championship. The Ravens lost the contest to the Indianapolis Colts, and in the next season, McNair suffered a slue of injuries. He announced his official retirement from the game in April of 2008.
McNair was one of the game’s best quarterbacks while playing. He was known for his ability to inspire a team, play while injured, and the will to never give in. He will be sorely missed by friends, family and fans alike.
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NFL Draft Picks
BraylonThe news around the NFL drafting dominated the news during this period. It noted events that actually took place, to those that weren’t noted, but happened all the same. This included the move of Jason Peters to the Philadelphia Eagles, from Buffalo Bills, as the 28th overall choice.
A summary of the top 5 supposed shifts that were never made:
1. Braylon Edward’s move to the New York Giants, from the Cleveland Brows
This move was supposed to be made because of Edward’s bargain to double his pay (US$4.5million), and the move to the Giants, was not completed because of the too high pay that was requested during the first round pick.
2. Anquan Boldin’s move
The move was not just moved faster along…as there were no offers given to the Arizona Cardinal as was expected. Only one was actually put forward, and this was even done on the second-round pick.
3. Julius Peppers’ hesitation
It seems that the move of Julius Peppers to another team would not be materializing. Although the New England Patriots were anxious to sign him up, Peppers gummed up the signing by not signing the one year contract offered to him. It seems that he was waiting for something else to be offered…which would seem to be too idealistic of him.
4. San Francisco 49ers unable to deal with their quarterback need
The Niners got Nate Davis, from the Ball State, but having a learning disability, he may be a practice-squad player only for this season. But trying to be optimistic, they would be able to get first dibs on the extra first round picks in 2010.
5. Bills getting new picks for who would be ‘guards’
Other teams were trying to anticipate the team of the Buffalo Bills to move and pick on other players, not seeing its move. Their pick on both Eric Wood, originally from Louisville, and Andy Levitre, originally from Oregon State. Wood positioned as center, and Levitre, positioned as tackle, would both now be moved to guards’ position.
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American Football Hall of Fame
The date April 10 decided whose picture and name would join the Hall of Fame. Gridiron Ballet, shot by Keith Randolph, won the 41st Annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Photo Contest. Keith Randolph is also the Pro Football Weekly photographer. The image caught Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson as he hurdles an airborne Detroit Lions defender, which was played last October 12, 2008, held at the Hubert Humphrey Metrodome.
This prestigious contest is sponsored by Canon USA, the official camera of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The entries for this photo contest included the photographs taken during the 2008 NFL season, which included the Super Bowl XLII and the 2009 Pro Bowl. While Randolph’s entry won the first place in the Action category, Al Tieleman’s photograph, entitled ‘Terrell Owens”, shows former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell squirting quarterback, Tony Romo, with a water bottle. The picture was taken on September 7, at the Cleveland Browns Stadium.Judging of the contest was done April 10, with the most leading and foremost photo editors and photographers, led by Ben Liebenberg, who is the lead photographer/photo editor of NFL.Com, Tony Tomsic, Paul Spinneli, Ed Suba, and John H. Reid III.Being heralded as winner for this year, would mean being officially honored at the Enshrines GameDay Roundtable, on August 9. The multi-day enshrinement is highlighted by the induction of Class of 2009, which will be done on August 8, and then followed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, the next day. Fame Game will be showcasing the Buffalo Bills and the Tennessee Titans.The Pro Football Hall of Fame which started in 1963 now has 17 charter inductees which played for the NFL with the exception of the Buffalo guard, Billy Shaw, who has always played for the AFL (American Football League). The team with the most number of Hall of Famers at 26, is the Chicago Bears.
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One of the game’s toughest quarterbacks on the field was brutally slain last week off it. Steve “Air” McNair, professional quarterback in the NFL from 1995 to 2007, was found dead in his Nashville, Tennessee condo, shot several times, twice in the head and twice in the torso. Police have ruled the shooting a homicide and have stated McNair died early Saturday morning, July 4.
His suspected girlfriend, Saleh Kazemi, was also found dead on the condo floor, suffering one gunshot wound to the head. Although the police claim foul play, it still isn’t clear whether or not Kazemi murdered McNair before taking her own life, or if there was another party in the condo. However, police state that they are not pursuing suspects.
The details of this tragedy are too sordid to discuss with any clarity, not to mention too much a slap in the face to Steve McNair’s legacy. He was an incredible athlete, a pillar of the community, and a loving father of four young children, all boys.
Steve wasn’t an athlete shrouded in criminal activity, like so many today. He wasn’t a habitual drunk driver, a wife beater, or a rowdy individual whatsoever. He wasn’t even the type to participate in online gambling. Steve was arrested once, however, for a gun charge, but after learning that the gun was legally registered, all charges were dropped.
McNair should be remembered for his accomplishments on the field. Coming out of Alcorn State, Air McNair was a brilliant member of Tennessee’s (formerly the Houston Oilers) dynamic duo alongside Eddie George. The Titans were perennial favorites in their division, and came within a yard of Super Bowl glory in 2000.
Tennessee, behind the strong arm of McNair and running ability of George, would reach the AFC Championship against in 2002, only to lose to the Oakland Raiders.
Having suffered injuries throughout the late ‘90s and early 2002, McNair’s career was on a downward spiral from ’03 to ’05. With the ever-strengthening play of division rival Peyton Manning, and the emergence of Tom Brady, also in the AFC, the Titans were panicked and made a hasty decision with McNair.
After drafting Vince Young, a promising QB from Texas, the Titans unceremoniously severed ties with McNair. Undeterred, Steve landed in Baltimore and earned his stripes in a new city as the Ravens’ starting quarterback.
In McNair’s first season as Baltimore’s quarterback—2006—he led the team to a 13-3 record, a division title, and another trip to the AFC Championship. The Ravens lost the contest to the Indianapolis Colts, and in the next season, McNair suffered a slue of injuries. He announced his official retirement from the game in April of 2008.
McNair was one of the game’s best quarterbacks while playing. He was known for his ability to inspire a team, play while injured, and the will to never give in. He will be sorely missed by friends, family and fans alike.
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NFL Draft Picks
BraylonThe news around the NFL drafting dominated the news during this period. It noted events that actually took place, to those that weren’t noted, but happened all the same. This included the move of Jason Peters to the Philadelphia Eagles, from Buffalo Bills, as the 28th overall choice.
A summary of the top 5 supposed shifts that were never made:
1. Braylon Edward’s move to the New York Giants, from the Cleveland Brows
This move was supposed to be made because of Edward’s bargain to double his pay (US$4.5million), and the move to the Giants, was not completed because of the too high pay that was requested during the first round pick.
2. Anquan Boldin’s move
The move was not just moved faster along…as there were no offers given to the Arizona Cardinal as was expected. Only one was actually put forward, and this was even done on the second-round pick.
3. Julius Peppers’ hesitation
It seems that the move of Julius Peppers to another team would not be materializing. Although the New England Patriots were anxious to sign him up, Peppers gummed up the signing by not signing the one year contract offered to him. It seems that he was waiting for something else to be offered…which would seem to be too idealistic of him.
4. San Francisco 49ers unable to deal with their quarterback need
The Niners got Nate Davis, from the Ball State, but having a learning disability, he may be a practice-squad player only for this season. But trying to be optimistic, they would be able to get first dibs on the extra first round picks in 2010.
5. Bills getting new picks for who would be ‘guards’
Other teams were trying to anticipate the team of the Buffalo Bills to move and pick on other players, not seeing its move. Their pick on both Eric Wood, originally from Louisville, and Andy Levitre, originally from Oregon State. Wood positioned as center, and Levitre, positioned as tackle, would both now be moved to guards’ position.
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American Football Hall of Fame
The date April 10 decided whose picture and name would join the Hall of Fame. Gridiron Ballet, shot by Keith Randolph, won the 41st Annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Photo Contest. Keith Randolph is also the Pro Football Weekly photographer. The image caught Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson as he hurdles an airborne Detroit Lions defender, which was played last October 12, 2008, held at the Hubert Humphrey Metrodome.
This prestigious contest is sponsored by Canon USA, the official camera of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The entries for this photo contest included the photographs taken during the 2008 NFL season, which included the Super Bowl XLII and the 2009 Pro Bowl. While Randolph’s entry won the first place in the Action category, Al Tieleman’s photograph, entitled ‘Terrell Owens”, shows former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell squirting quarterback, Tony Romo, with a water bottle. The picture was taken on September 7, at the Cleveland Browns Stadium.Judging of the contest was done April 10, with the most leading and foremost photo editors and photographers, led by Ben Liebenberg, who is the lead photographer/photo editor of NFL.Com, Tony Tomsic, Paul Spinneli, Ed Suba, and John H. Reid III.Being heralded as winner for this year, would mean being officially honored at the Enshrines GameDay Roundtable, on August 9. The multi-day enshrinement is highlighted by the induction of Class of 2009, which will be done on August 8, and then followed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, the next day. Fame Game will be showcasing the Buffalo Bills and the Tennessee Titans.The Pro Football Hall of Fame which started in 1963 now has 17 charter inductees which played for the NFL with the exception of the Buffalo guard, Billy Shaw, who has always played for the AFL (American Football League). The team with the most number of Hall of Famers at 26, is the Chicago Bears.
