The Top 10 Moments in Steve McNair's NFL Career

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Saturday, July 4 2009 the NFL lost a great player and person when former Titan and Raven QB Steve McNair was fatally shot in an apartment double-homicide.

McNair was one of the toughest QBs to ever play the game. He was loved by his teammates, coaches and fans as well as by family and friends.

McNair was a first round pick of the Oilers in 1995 and played with the Houston/Tennessee franchise from 1995-2005 before being traded to Baltimore, where he spent his final two seasons.

Titans owner Bud Adams released this statement regarding McNair: "He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl."

McNair won the Co-MVP in 2003. He passed for 31,304 yards with 174 touchdowns and 119 interceptions in his career. He led the Titans to an appearance in Super Bowl XXXIV.

Steve McNair will be forever missed, but never forgotten.

He was only 36.

Jan. 11, 2003

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 17: Steve McNair #9 of the Tennessee Titans gestures on the field during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at The Coliseum on November 17, 2002 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans won the game 31-23. (Photo by Andy Lyons

In this Divisional Playoff game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers Steve McNair put on quite a show.

McNair threw for 338 yards and two TD's in a 34-31 win.

Dec. 10, 2006

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 10: Steve McNair #9 of the Baltimore Ravens passes against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium December 10, 2006 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Ravens beat the Chiefs 20-10. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

In this 20-10 Ravens win over Kansas City, Steve McNair completed the longest touchdown pass in team history. The pass was 87 yards to Mark Clayton.

2004 Pro Bowl

Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair watches play February 12, 2006 at the Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

In the 2004 Pro Bowl, one of four selections, Steve McNair completed a 90-yard touchdown to wide receiver Chad Johnson on the first play from scrimmage for the AFC.

Nov. 8, 1998

12 Oct 1997: Quarterback Steve McNair of the Tennessee Oilers scrambles with the ball during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. The Oilers won the game 30-7. Mandatory Credit: Craig Jones /Allsport

In a 31-22 Houston Oilers victory Steve McNair ran over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a career-high 95 rushing yards.

Oct. 12, 2003

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 28: Quarterback Steve McNair #9 of the Tennessee Titans gestures during the game against the Houston Texans on November 28, 2004 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Titans 31-21. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Gett

Steve McNair threw for a career high 421 yards in a 38-17 blowout of the Houston Texans on October 12, 2003.

He also tossed three touchdowns.

Dec. 25, 1999

12 Nov 2000: Steve McNair #9 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at the Adelphia Colisuem in Nashville, Tennessee. The Ravens defeated the Titans 24-23.Mandatory Credit: Scott Halleran /Allsport

In this 41-14 crushing of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Steve McNair completed a career high five touchdown passes.

He also threw for 291 yards and ran for another 34 yards.

April 22, 1995

Steve McNair was drafted with the third overall pick in the 1995 NFL draft by the Houston Oilers.

This moment was the start of a great NFL career.

2003 NFL Co-MVP

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 30: Quarterback Steve McNair #9 of the Tennessee Titans walks out of the tunnel as he makes his way to the field during a game against the Oakland Raiders at the Coliseum on October 30, 2005 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Raiders w

In 2003 Steve McNair won Co-MVP along with Peyton Manning

In the '03 season McNair threw for 3,125 yards, with 24 touchdowns. He also ran for 138 yards and four touchdowns

Jan. 23, 2000

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 19: Quarterback Steve McNair #9 of the Tennessee Titans scores in the third quarter of the AFC Championship game against the Oakland Raiders at Network Associates Coliseum on January 19, 2003 in Oakland, California. The Raiders def

Steve McNair led the Titans to there first Super Bowl by beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 33-14 to win the AFC Championship.

In the game McNair threw for 112 yards and one touchdown. He also ran for 91 yards and two touchdowns.

Jan. 30, 2000

F363722 52: (NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA SALES ONLY) Quarterback Steve McNair (#9) of the Tennessee Titans gets away from linebacker London Fletcher (#59) of the St. Louis Rams during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXIV between the Rams and the Titans at t

In Super Bowl XXXIV Steve McNair set a record for most rushing yards for a quarterback in the big dance. He rushed for 64 yards.

Late in the game McNair led his team on a long drive but came up one yard shy of the endzone and a championship.

Rest In Peace Steve McNair

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 11: Steve McNair #9 of the Tennessee Titans waits on the sideline during their game against the Houston Texans on December 11, 2005 at the Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Steve McNair was a gutsy quarterback. He played threw injuries and dedicated himself to his team. McNair underwent 10 surgeries in his career but always seemed to suck it up and take the field on Sundays.

It's a terrible tragedy that he is no longer with us, but let's celebrate the great life and career of a great man.

Rest In Peace Steve McNair...

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