R.I.P. Dave Duerson

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

1)RIP is a consoling phrase. It has a value to those who read/hear it and concur within there heart and soul. it may have deeper value, some certainly believe it does, but even if it serves only as a sincere expression of care and concern for one who has passed, it is a significant phrase.

2) I didn't reread the thread, but I would be shocked if the majority of posts reflected the attitude of pay them more, and be done with it.

3) I agree there are more factors in suicide, but unless you have a degree in brain medicine, I rhink it is a bit naive to say that there can't be a link. Other groups may find different increases in risks, and I am sure those are being studied to see if some thing specific could be identified. For football players, one of those things is likely head trauma. as for the troubles he was having, I don't know his life, maybe the head trauma impacted that which led him down to a hopeless point. because ultimately that is what drives a person to suicide, having more belief that his absence will do no harm than hope that his presence will do some good.

There is a scientifically confirmed physical medical condition called Traumatic Encephalopathy. Watch the video on this page it is very enlightening.

Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy | Boston University