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Last night Bob McNair died at the age of 81. Nothing official was released regarding why he died, but the assumption is that it was cancer, and specifically skin cancer since he had been dealing with it on and off for the last twenty years. The other assumption is that the team will pass hands to his son Cal McNair, who is currently the team’s Chief Operating Officer. Some will remember him for his philanthropic endeavors, others will remember him for his comments regarding “inmates running the asylum”, and everyone will remember him for bringing football back to Houston. Here’s what the rest of the NFL had to say about his death.
Roger Goodell:
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Bob McNair: “His leadership and determination brought the NFL back to Houston, built a magnificent stadium that hosted two Super Bowls, and his beloved Texans are in the midst of another successful season.” #Texans pic.twitter.com/ty6zEUgjij
— Brian T. Smith (@ChronBrianSmith) November 24, 2018
John McClain:
I knew Bob McNair since 1997. I’ve never met anyone I respected more. Condolences to Janice and his family.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) November 23, 2018
Andre Johnson:
Can’t thank you enough for giving a kid from Miami a chance to live out his dream of playing in the NFL. My deepest condolences goes out to the McNair family. #RIP #houstontexans https://t.co/ZZim0X5oRd
— andre johnson (@johnson80) November 24, 2018
Andre Johnson: "It's bad. I knew he wasn't doing well. Every time I got a chance to ask Cal how he was doing I would..I tried to do everything I could to help bring that organization a Super Bowl...I sent Cal a text telling him my deepest condolences to him and his family" pic.twitter.com/35LhC3z0w9
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) November 24, 2018
Chester Pitts:
Gave me a shot and I ran with it.
— Chester M. Pitts, II (@ChesterPitts) November 24, 2018
Rest in Peace Mr. McNair pic.twitter.com/V7zP8YeSrk
J.J. Watt:
Rest In Peace Mr. McNair. Thank you for giving myself and so many others an opportunity here in Houston. My thoughts are with Janice, Cal and the entire McNair family.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) November 24, 2018
Tyrann Mathieu:
My prayers are with the McNair family right now! Thank you for the opportunity to represent your team.
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) November 24, 2018
The Texans will also be wearing RCM decals on their helmets in memory of the Texans’ former owner on Monday Night when the play the Tennessee Titans.
Texans to wear 'RCM' decals on their helmets in honor of Bob McNair https://t.co/38jO0InGK8
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) November 24, 2018