Sept. 10, 2006; Tampa, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair in action during the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory...

Steve McNair

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 19: Quarterback Steve McNair #9 of the Baltimore Ravens watches the action from the sidelines against the Atlanta Falcons at...

Steve McNair had a remarkable career at Division I-AA Alcorn State, setting many college records

Steve McNair can understand Brett Favre's reluctance to stay retired

...Coordinator, Mike Heimerdinger and Head Coach Jeff Fisher (L) of the Tennessee Titans talk with quarterback Steve McNair #9 during their NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 13, 2002 at the Coliseum...

Quarterback Steve McNair #9 of the Baltimore Ravens drops back to pass during a game against the San Francisco...

Steve McNair

Steve McNair

...Bucs won 37 - 3 and clinched a playoff berth. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) Quarterback Steve McNair #9 of the Baltimore Ravens towels off on the sideline in a 9-7 win over...

...and Dyson took it to the end zone. Looking on from the sideline is Titans quarterback Steve McNair (9

Pittsburgh Steelers' Larry Foote, left, and Clark Haggans, right, sack Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair (9) during third quarter NFL football action in Pittsburgh, Monday, Nov. 5, 2007. (AP Photo/Gene...

Baltimore Ravens' Kyle Boller, left, talks with Steve McNair during the second half of the NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson...

...and Baltimore Ravens' Jonathan Ogden, right, try to grab a first quarter fumble by Ravens quarterback Steve McNair in NFL football action in Pittsburgh, Monday, Nov. 5, 2007. The Steelers recovered the ball and...

Sept 23, 2007; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair (9) attempts to evade a sack by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Gerald Hayes (54) in the third...