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Houston Texans: Bob McNair’s legacy is honorable yet quite complicated

By Brian K. Patterson

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 30: Houston Texans Owner Bob McNair celebrates after the game between the Houston Texans and the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium on October 30, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 30: Houston Texans Owner Bob McNair celebrates after the game between the Houston Texans and the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium on October 30, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images) /
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FOXBORO, MA – JANUARY 13: Houston Texans owner Bob McNair looks on prior to the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA – JANUARY 13: Houston Texans owner Bob McNair looks on prior to the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /

Epilogue

With all things considered, McNair wanted his Employees to have the utmost of class when conducting themselves and he made sure that the organization hired those that shared such values.

There’s nothing wrong with that mantra as it minimizes harm as well as risk but is that the most

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sound method to ensure the best product is put out on the field?  Could this have caused the team to miss out some valuable talent with a few blemishes?  That’s debatable but it’s hard to define what exactly one must possess to be a member of the Texans.  A boy scout?  One that has learned from their troubles?

It’s likely all the above.

First and foremost, McNair was a businessman and he wanted as few scenarios as possible that could have a negative impact on the team’s financial bottom line.

As I mentioned previously, the Texans are a successful franchise and there’s no doubt that’s in part to McNair’s heady contributions.

I cannot attest to the multitude of notions — all in hearsay form — that he’s a racist because there’s simply no tangible proof of such a thing.

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All in all, although I’ve never met him, he will have my utmost respect and admiration for having the savvy business acumen to bring football back to Houston for good.  He’ll never be forgotten for that as well as his notable benevolence for those in need.

My condolences go out to the McNair family in this difficult time and may he rest in peace comfortably.

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