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(NOTE: The following is based on the idea that this story is true and nothing changes between now and tonight.) 

Et tu, McNair?

Steve McNair has all the reason and right to hold a grudge against Floyd Reese and Bud Adams.  They created the situation with his contract (by putting off bonuses until it was an payable number) and they botched the end of that relationship about as badly as possible.  Titans *fans*, however, were heartbroken when he was told to leave by the organization.  We knew he was probably done, but we'd have all loved for him to stay one more year and help VY while remaining the starter. But we couldn't control that, and we all handled the defection to the Ravens with notable kindness considering it WAS THE RAVENS.

Now, if Steve wants to get back at the Titans' bean counters then fine.  Take a front office job or do something with the Ravens organization in Baltimore that will get the message across.  He's earned the right to break loyalty with the organization.

It's a wholly different message to come to Nashville, on the eve of the this town's biggest game in 6 years and hold a pep rally -  basically at the door-step of our stadium - for this franchise's and this city’s most hated rival. 

And lets clear this up: hiding behind the charity angle is weak.  Are you telling me couldn't go co-host or appear at the 104.5 the Zone's event and raise money for the Charles Davis foundation, which does mountains of good work with Nashville's struggling inner city youth?  Are you telling me Titans fans wouldn't bring in at least three-fold the amount of money and people if McNair did a rally anywhere at any time in this city?!

Steve McNair was the greatest Titan we've ever had.  He was drafted by this organization.  He went to the Super Bowl here.  He won an MVP here.  He was pivotal in our post-season success and in getting this town on-board when they arrived.  That will never change, and I'm not making any drastic proclamation based on this fiasco.

What may change is how I view his connection with Titans fans.  This one hurts, and if he doesn't understand that then he may not understand us.

 

**Update**: according to several sources McNair did not attend the party and really didn't know it was supposed to be a pro-Ravens pep rally.  This is a huge relief and a very good news headed into gameday!

 

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Jimmy

Does this have anything to do with your avatar change?

Stompin' your Terrible Towel and still hatin' Music City Miracles!

by gramsey712 on Jan 9, 2009 11:50 AM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes

Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.

by Jimmy on Jan 9, 2009 12:45 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Titans HAVE to win this game.

Smoltzie is with the Red Sox. McNair is staying with the Ravens.

I really feel like I have been done wrong as a fan this week and I can’t handle another letdown. I know you are not supposed to put so much into a game, but good lord.

Stompin' your Terrible Towel and still hatin' Music City Miracles!

by gramsey712 on Jan 9, 2009 11:54 AM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holy crap I hadn't hear about Smoltzie!

that’s super lame.

Where I was raised 2 + 2 = 3rd and 6.

by August West on Jan 9, 2009 12:06 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Me either

I used to live in Atlanta…was a huge fan. That’s shocking. And, only over $3.5 million.

by SuperHorn on Jan 9, 2009 12:16 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Mayor of Baltimore was arrested today

Maybe that will distract ’em.

Stompin' your Terrible Towel and still hatin' Music City Miracles!

by gramsey712 on Jan 9, 2009 1:55 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You guys are getting just a LITTLE taste...

…of what it means to have your team run by Bud Adams.

Luckily for you, he’ll be dead before it gets as bad as it was in Houston.

McNair has every right to hate the organization, as I’m sure he does. (People above Fisher of course).

Unfortunately, some of that’s going to roll downhill onto the fans, which he of course doesn’t want to happen.

You guys have a great team… and a putrid, decaying sack of shit for an owner. You’ll never FULLY understand, but this is just a little Bud Adams turd in your cereal.

www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Jan 9, 2009 4:14 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Steve McNair comment

I am a loyal fan of the Titans team . I beleive everyone should put this DISTRACTION ofutof their minds, because all it is doing is lighting a fire in everyone’s belly. I don;t agree with what McNair did, he should have hosted his event in BALTIMORE., not in Nashville.
  Think of it as a personal foul that he got away with. Next time he won’t . Focus your energy on the game and enjoy it, these don’t come around all the time.

Joy Kat

by Joy kat on Jan 9, 2009 8:11 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We have 5 buses heading to Mcnair’s party : ) they will all pay the donation so they will make some good B-more $$$. Nasty Nester Aparicio (WNST/Lois’s son) is a clever dude LOL. i think it’s funny. it would be like Trent Dilfer having a BBQ outside M&T in B-more. But, seriously, you guys should stop by and get some purple wrist bands or hats etc…to show you support Ronald.

by raven on Jan 9, 2009 9:46 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I heard on Channel 2

that Steve McNair was “tricked” into this and did not know it was a Ravens Pep Rally. The station also reported that McNair pulled out and will not be hosting the rally after all.

by TitanRob on Jan 9, 2009 9:45 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TitanRob- Can you host it?

by raven on Jan 9, 2009 9:47 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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