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Marshal Yanda: I Wanted To Retire Before I Became A Liability

Even if we may be past the height of the rivalry, there remains no love lost between fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens. And yet, at least for most, there always existed a certain level of respect for the opponent, and there were always those certain players that you secretly wish could have crossed the line to the other side of the field.

Former Ravens guard Marshal Yanda, who just announced his retirement following a 13-year career, would certainly be one of them. An eight-time Pro Bowler, seven-time All-Pro (twice first-team), and a Super Bowl champion, he was as good as his accolades indicate, which isn’t always the case.