McNair calls it a career
Steve McNair was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and the league's co-MVP in 2003.Owings Mills, MD (Sports Network) - -Former MVP quarterback Steve McNair announced his retirement from the NFL Thursday, making it official at an afternoon press conference.

McNair spent his final two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens after playing his first 11 years with the Tennessee Titans franchise. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and the league's co-MVP, sharing honors with Peyton Manning, in 2003.

"It's been a long road," McNair began. "Thirteen years from Houston to Memphis to Nashville, now to Baltimore. But I've been fortunate to surround myself with great people, great coaches, great teammates, great family. My career speaks for itself. I enjoyed it. I can look back on it, reflect back on it, and I wouldn't change a thing. I played the game with a lot of passion, I played the game with a lot of heart, and it showed over my 13 years." continue>>


Super-Terrific Mock Draft 3.0 By Tony Moss, NFL EditorPhiladelphia, PA (Sports Network) -If the Miami Dolphins are looking to create a smokescreen, they're doing a pretty effective job.

Recent reports have surfaced indicating that Miami, which owns the No. 1 pick in next weekend's Draft, has begun negotiating a rookie contract with Michigan tackle Jake Long, and to date has engaged in contract talks with no other player.

Widespread speculation from NFL observers has the Fins taking Long not necessarily because he is the best player available, but because he is the most signable player at or near the top of the board. continue>>