... week. McNair was a different breed that we don't see too often.

He came form a small school, Alcorn State, and instead of talking big, he let his play on the field do the talking for him. While McNair was drafted high, he sat on the bench for his first few years. We never heard a peep about what he felt he deserved.

McNair knew he had the tough route to NFL stardom and never once doubted that he had what it took to be a leader. While McNair's life ended far too soon, his contributions will always be remembered.

McNair personified the small school player and while players from small colleges never get to feel what it's like to play in front of a 100,000+ on a Saturday, it doesn't mean they are inferior in ability to those who ...

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