Steve McNair was the prototype 21st century NFL quarterback. He had the foot speed and elusive moves to dodge the 300 pound defensive linemen that came at him. He had the cannon arm to hit his receivers.
And he had the toughness.
Steve McNair was mentally tough enough to will his body through all of its physical ailments. Head, shoulders, knees, and toes plus a sternum would be on his list of injuries. Every Sunday, however, McNair was out there doing his job to the best of his ability.
Many football fans, most of whom are good at their jobs, loved to watch Steve McNair do his job.
Steve McNair suffered a fatal personal tragedy. For a man who grew up in the limelight, the end of his life is contradictory to how he lived it. A quiet, dignified life was cut short in an explosion of violence.
And it is none of our business.
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