Post by lazarus on May 22, 2003 13:32:28 GMT -5
Thursday, May 22
Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was arrested Thursday and charged with drunken driving and illegal possession of a handgun.
McNair was released on $3,000 bond after appearing at night court and is due back in court June 26. The DUI charge also will result in the NFL evaluating McNair for an aftercare program.
The quarterback was told by coach Jeff Fisher to skip the team's offseason workout later in the day.
Fisher said he met for 90 minutes with McNair, who wanted to take part in the workout. But Fisher urged him to take some time to collect himself before meeting with reporters in the afternoon.
Fisher said McNair "deeply regrets'' what happened.
"He understands the light that it shines on him, his family, the organization and the National Football League,'' the coach said. "From our standpoint, we realize the seriousness of his actions. We will stand behind Steve and support Steve as an organization.''
McNair was stopped just after midnight by a police officer who saw his sports utility vehicle weaving on a downtown street before pulling into a convenience store, the arrest report said. The quarterback's eyes were bloodshot, his breath smelled of alcohol and he acknowledged drinking, police said.
He failed a field sobriety test and a blood-alcohol test produced a reading of 0.18 -- well above Tennessee's level of presumed intoxication of 0.10, the report said.
McNair was "pleasant and cooperative,'' police spokesman Don Aaron said.
The weapon charge involves a 9 mm handgun found in the console between the front seats of his SUV. McNair has a permit for the handgun, but an intoxicated person may not legally carry a loaded weapon. The pistol was seized, Aaron said.
McNair is coming off his best season, finishing third in the NFL's MVP race. He played through a variety of injuries and rallied the Titans from a 1-4 start to the AFC championship game.
McNair had career highs in yards passing (3,387), touchdowns (22) and a franchise best for consecutive games with at least one touchdown pass (23).
"We've all made mistakes, and Steve made one,'' Fisher said. "That's all I can say.''
Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was arrested Thursday and charged with drunken driving and illegal possession of a handgun.
McNair was released on $3,000 bond after appearing at night court and is due back in court June 26. The DUI charge also will result in the NFL evaluating McNair for an aftercare program.
The quarterback was told by coach Jeff Fisher to skip the team's offseason workout later in the day.
Fisher said he met for 90 minutes with McNair, who wanted to take part in the workout. But Fisher urged him to take some time to collect himself before meeting with reporters in the afternoon.
Fisher said McNair "deeply regrets'' what happened.
"He understands the light that it shines on him, his family, the organization and the National Football League,'' the coach said. "From our standpoint, we realize the seriousness of his actions. We will stand behind Steve and support Steve as an organization.''
McNair was stopped just after midnight by a police officer who saw his sports utility vehicle weaving on a downtown street before pulling into a convenience store, the arrest report said. The quarterback's eyes were bloodshot, his breath smelled of alcohol and he acknowledged drinking, police said.
He failed a field sobriety test and a blood-alcohol test produced a reading of 0.18 -- well above Tennessee's level of presumed intoxication of 0.10, the report said.
McNair was "pleasant and cooperative,'' police spokesman Don Aaron said.
The weapon charge involves a 9 mm handgun found in the console between the front seats of his SUV. McNair has a permit for the handgun, but an intoxicated person may not legally carry a loaded weapon. The pistol was seized, Aaron said.
McNair is coming off his best season, finishing third in the NFL's MVP race. He played through a variety of injuries and rallied the Titans from a 1-4 start to the AFC championship game.
McNair had career highs in yards passing (3,387), touchdowns (22) and a franchise best for consecutive games with at least one touchdown pass (23).
"We've all made mistakes, and Steve made one,'' Fisher said. "That's all I can say.''
