Steve McNair

I know everyone has already heard about the tragic death of Steve McNair, and I am also sure everyone has heard about the circumstances surrounding his murder.

In story's like that it is important to remember that athletes have two personalities. They have the on the field persona and a personal life as well. These are separate lives and need to be treated as such. Yes, Steve McNair made some bad decisions at the end of his life that may have eventually lead to his death, but that does not change how he should be remembered as football player.

At the end of the day Steve McNair was a warrior on the football field. The list of injuries that he played through is mind blowing, and he was a fearless leader whose teams rallied behind him. Not to mention he came from a Historically Black College in Alcorn State, and still manage to be a top 5 draft pick. He was a trailblazer who can serve as motivation for all football players who bust their humps at smaller schools. Also Steve McNair was a major contributor to the community and even paid for multiple football camps entirely out of his own pocket.

Was Steve McNair perfect off the field? Absolutely not, and the tragic nature of his death have blown his mistakes in his personal life into the mainstream media. However as a player, a role model on the field, a field general, and giving back to society he was most definitely perfect.

I will choose to remember the on the field version of Steve McNair because in my eyes he had that role down perfectly, and I hope you all do the same.