Kyle Boller 16-0. 
ope: The Pope is at the Nationals stadium today? Cooncidence - I think not. Divine intervention.
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McNair to retire after 13 seasons
Ravens QB will announce decision at 1 p.m. news conference
From staff reports
11:59 AM EDT, April 17, 2008
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Ravens quarterback Steve McNair will announce his retirement at a 1 p.m. news conference today, according to a news release from the team.
McNair told teammates of his decision during an emotional meeting this morning before the start of coach John Harbaugh's first minicamp.
The timing of the announcement is surprising because the 35-year-old McNair was hoping to keep his 13-year NFL career going after a turnover-marred, injury-filled 2007. He has been a regular at the team's Owings Mills training facility the past couple of months.
He led the Ravens to a 13-3 record in 2006, when he completed 295 of 468 passes for 3,050 yards and 16 touchdowns. But groin, back and shoulder injuries limited him to six games last season. McNair threw only two touchdown passes, losing seven fumbles and throwing four interceptions as the Ravens finished a disappointing 5-11.
McNair led Tennessee to the Super Bowl in 1999, where the Titans lost to the St. Louis Rams. He was named co-MVP of the league in 2003, sharing the award with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.
With McNair's decision, the Ravens are left with quarterbacks Kyle Boller and Troy Smith on their roster. The NFL draft is next weekend and many mock drafts have quarterback Matt Ryan of Boston College falling to the Ravens' No. 8 pick in the first round.
Check back throughout the day for complete coverage.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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McNair to retire after 13 seasons
Ravens QB will announce decision at 1 p.m. news conference
From staff reports
11:59 AM EDT, April 17, 2008
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Ravens quarterback Steve McNair will announce his retirement at a 1 p.m. news conference today, according to a news release from the team.
McNair told teammates of his decision during an emotional meeting this morning before the start of coach John Harbaugh's first minicamp.
The timing of the announcement is surprising because the 35-year-old McNair was hoping to keep his 13-year NFL career going after a turnover-marred, injury-filled 2007. He has been a regular at the team's Owings Mills training facility the past couple of months.
He led the Ravens to a 13-3 record in 2006, when he completed 295 of 468 passes for 3,050 yards and 16 touchdowns. But groin, back and shoulder injuries limited him to six games last season. McNair threw only two touchdown passes, losing seven fumbles and throwing four interceptions as the Ravens finished a disappointing 5-11.
McNair led Tennessee to the Super Bowl in 1999, where the Titans lost to the St. Louis Rams. He was named co-MVP of the league in 2003, sharing the award with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.
With McNair's decision, the Ravens are left with quarterbacks Kyle Boller and Troy Smith on their roster. The NFL draft is next weekend and many mock drafts have quarterback Matt Ryan of Boston College falling to the Ravens' No. 8 pick in the first round.
Check back throughout the day for complete coverage.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Copyright © 2008, The Baltimore Sun
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