The_Philster
08-20-2003, 06:56 PM
DE McCrary says 10 injury-filled years is enough
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens defensive end Michael McCrary will announce his retirement Thursday, closing the book on an injury-filled 10-year career in which he earned two Pro Bowls nominations and a Super Bowl ring.
"What a great warrior," coach Brian Billick said. "Especially when you consider his passion for game, his love of the game and the way he practiced. He was a key part of our championship year and in a very selfless way, basically giving up a Pro Bowl berth to help us go to a Super Bowl. You can't say enough about a guy like that."
During the offseason, McCrary had continued to work out in the hope that his oft-injured knees could respond enough so that he could play one more season. But in the wake of his retirement, there has been talk that he could instead serve on the coaching staff....
more (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2003/football/nfl/08/20/bc.fbn.ravens.mccrary.ap/index.html)
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens defensive end Michael McCrary will announce his retirement Thursday, closing the book on an injury-filled 10-year career in which he earned two Pro Bowls nominations and a Super Bowl ring.
"What a great warrior," coach Brian Billick said. "Especially when you consider his passion for game, his love of the game and the way he practiced. He was a key part of our championship year and in a very selfless way, basically giving up a Pro Bowl berth to help us go to a Super Bowl. You can't say enough about a guy like that."
During the offseason, McCrary had continued to work out in the hope that his oft-injured knees could respond enough so that he could play one more season. But in the wake of his retirement, there has been talk that he could instead serve on the coaching staff....
more (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2003/football/nfl/08/20/bc.fbn.ravens.mccrary.ap/index.html)