NFL Thursday: McNair Retires; Eli to Wed; Jared Allen Trade?
Football for Breakfast —
... Bills Won’t Trade Losman (Rochester Democrat & Chronicle)
Dolphins: Which Long Should Dolphins Select? (Miami Herald)
Steelers: WR Nate Washington Takes Steelers’ Offer (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Browns: Draft-Day Strategy Remains Sit and Wait (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Bengals: Trade Chad (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Ravens: McNair to Retire After 13 Seasons (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens: McNair ...
PM Roundup: Derrick Rose Fights Over a Girl, Loses
The Big Lead —
... man is a hero. And he’s funny, too. (Exploding Unicorn)
Somehow, Whitlock found a way to work To Kill a Mockingbird, Obama and Herschel Walker into a column. (Fox Sports)
If Miguel Tejada is 33, that makes El Duque … 49? (Houston Chronicle)
Some great ones in the dirtiest name tournament: Pete LaCock and Stubby Clap are personal favorites. (World of Isaac)
Air McNair, the man who put Alcorn State on the map, retires. (Baltimore Sun)
An interview with Ryan Atwood, aka Ben McKenzie. (Blackbook) ...
Hey Baltimore, how does Matt Ryan look now?
Goal-Line Stand —
... Hey Baltimore, how does Matt Ryan look now? Posted by Brad Gagnon on April 17, 2008 In a surprising announcement (more for its timing than its nature) Ravens QB Steve McNair announced his retirement Thursday afternoon. As a Tennessee football supporter, I’ve watched “Air McNair” since day one. He and Eddie George epitomized heart and grit while starring for the Titans. For the better part of several seasons, McNair had to wear a modified flak jacket, just to get out on the field. Despite the fact ...
Monday morning rehab
N/A —
... people are going to get a kick of how he plows into people. He plays hard. If he doesn’t, he knows he can’t call home.”
Turner went under the knife for his shoulder, but it does not sound too serious. The above article only briefly mentions the injury.
That is good news for Turner, who the Falcons expect to shoulder more of the load this year than he ever has before.
Steve McNair [QB, Ravens]
From the Baltimore Sun:
Ravens quarterback Steve McNair abruptly ...
