Gaines Adams Found Dead

GMScud · 01-17-2010, 02:15 PM

Geez that's terrible. RIP Gaines.

WaldSkins · 01-17-2010, 02:42 PM

PFT says he went into cardiac arrest caused by an enlarged heart

SmootSmack · 01-17-2010, 02:44 PM

Coroner's report: Cardiac arrest, enlarged heart.

SmootSmack · 01-17-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WaldSkins

PFT says he went into cardiac arrest caused by an enlarged heart

Beat me to it

WaldSkins · 01-17-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Beat me to it

You can still get the link....

SmootSmack · 01-17-2010, 03:14 PM

Chicago Bears defensive end Gaines Adams dies at age 26 - ESPN Chicago

Longtimefan · 01-17-2010, 05:25 PM

So sad...My prayers be with the Adams family. Twenty six is much too young.......RIP

HTGT..Is becoming all too real in today's world.

ethat001 · 01-17-2010, 05:59 PM

From the reports, it was NOT a heart attack. A heart attack is a heart vessel closing down by a blood clot. This was different, and had nothing to do with cholesterol, eating, etc.

They're saying "enlarged heart" -- which can lead to lethal heart rhythms (ie. fast heartbeats). That's how he died.

But the enlarged heart part -- it was either actually a thick heart (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) -- which is in your genetics from birth.. or an enlarged heart (dilated cardiomyopathy) - which you can inherit or can be caused by something like a virus. It could still be drugs (cocaine) as well - but it doesn't seem like that yet.

Anyway, it's interesting because all these athletes get TONS of screening tests BEFORE they sign their million dollar contracts. Someone must've missed this one.

An interesting sad side note: Tampa Bay just traded him for a 2nd round pick to Chicago about 2-3 months ago. A morbidly good choice.

Dirtbag59 · 01-17-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ethat001

An interesting sad side note: Tampa Bay just traded him for a 2nd round pick to Chicago about 2-3 months ago. A morbidly good choice.

Yeah, I was wondering if there was another Gaines Adams when I first read the report. I was like 'wow theres a Gaines Adams in Chicago and Tampa.' Never even realized he had been traded. Personally I think the Buc's should give the Bears the 2nd round pick back. It would be a nice gesture on be half of the Buc's organization.

Anyway looks like the Bears won't be getting anything from the league.

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The NFL has not given any compensatory draft picks out for players who have passed away in previous years, including Korey Stringer, Sean Taylor, Damien Nash, Darrent Williams and Marquis Hill. I highly doubt the NFL would change that now.

dmek25 · 01-17-2010, 08:20 PM

26 years old? what the hell is going on? RIP Adams, and god bless his family

saden1 · 01-17-2010, 11:59 PM

Wow, that's awful...so young and so much potential. RIP.

tootergray34 · 01-18-2010, 01:01 AM

he had an enlarged heart, very sad stuff

RIP Gaines.

LandrySlice · 01-18-2010, 03:08 AM

The league really should look into reimbursing teams who loose players like this... not fair at all! RIP Gaines, I always thought he would break out sooner or later

djnemo65 · 01-18-2010, 10:06 AM

Shocking and saddening. RIP.

cpayne5 · 01-18-2010, 10:31 AM

Adams has a somewhat local tie, as well. He attended Fork Union Military Academy his final year of high school, before heading off to Clemson.

01-17-2010, 02:15 PM	#16
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Gaines Adams Found Dead Geez that's terrible. RIP Gaines. __________________ Tardy

01-17-2010, 02:42 PM	#17
WaldSkins Playmaker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 41 Posts: 2,726	Re: Gaines Adams Found Dead PFT says he went into cardiac arrest caused by an enlarged heart __________________ "I would change that around, Jesus isn't Cutler. I guarantee you Jesus couldnt thread the ball like Jay does."-Monksdown

01-17-2010, 02:44 PM	#18
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Gaines Adams Found Dead Coroner's report: Cardiac arrest, enlarged heart. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-17-2010, 03:14 PM	#21
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Gaines Adams Found Dead Chicago Bears defensive end Gaines Adams dies at age 26 - ESPN Chicago __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-17-2010, 05:25 PM	#22
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Gaines Adams Found Dead So sad...My prayers be with the Adams family. Twenty six is much too young.......RIP HTGT..Is becoming all too real in today's world.

01-17-2010, 05:59 PM	#23
ethat001 Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 920	Re: Gaines Adams Found Dead From the reports, it was NOT a heart attack. A heart attack is a heart vessel closing down by a blood clot. This was different, and had nothing to do with cholesterol, eating, etc. They're saying "enlarged heart" -- which can lead to lethal heart rhythms (ie. fast heartbeats). That's how he died. But the enlarged heart part -- it was either actually a thick heart (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) -- which is in your genetics from birth.. or an enlarged heart (dilated cardiomyopathy) - which you can inherit or can be caused by something like a virus. It could still be drugs (cocaine) as well - but it doesn't seem like that yet. Anyway, it's interesting because all these athletes get TONS of screening tests BEFORE they sign their million dollar contracts. Someone must've missed this one. An interesting sad side note: Tampa Bay just traded him for a 2nd round pick to Chicago about 2-3 months ago. A morbidly good choice.

01-17-2010, 08:20 PM	#25
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Gaines Adams Found Dead 26 years old? what the hell is going on? RIP Adams, and god bless his family __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

01-17-2010, 11:59 PM	#26
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Gaines Adams Found Dead Wow, that's awful...so young and so much potential. RIP. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

01-18-2010, 01:01 AM	#27
tootergray34 Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 681	Re: Gaines Adams Found Dead he had an enlarged heart, very sad stuff RIP Gaines.

01-18-2010, 03:08 AM	#28
LandrySlice Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: AFGHANISTAN Posts: 335	Re: Gaines Adams Found Dead The league really should look into reimbursing teams who loose players like this... not fair at all! RIP Gaines, I always thought he would break out sooner or later __________________ Don't tase me bro!!!!

01-18-2010, 10:06 AM	#29
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Gaines Adams Found Dead Shocking and saddening. RIP.

01-18-2010, 10:31 AM	#30
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Re: Gaines Adams Found Dead Adams has a somewhat local tie, as well. He attended Fork Union Military Academy his final year of high school, before heading off to Clemson. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

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