R.I.P. Dave Duerson

skinsguy · 02-18-2011, 06:00 PM

Former Bear Duerson dies | Comcast.net

Played with the great Chicago Bears defense of the mid 80's.

CrustyRedskin · 02-18-2011, 06:10 PM

Sad. Great Player. RIP

MTK · 02-19-2011, 09:11 PM

This is really sad

Dave Duerson Committed Suicide: Medical Examiner | NBC Chicago

44ever · 02-19-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

This is really sad

Dave Duerson Committed Suicide: Medical Examiner | NBC Chicago

Terrible news. Very sad indeed. It's scary to think how many of these guys are silently suffering with similar issues.

diehard · 02-19-2011, 09:52 PM

What symptoms were he suffering from as a result of this that made him want to kill himself?

tryfuhl · 02-19-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by diehard

What symptoms were he suffering from as a result of this that made him want to kill himself?

It's degenerative, basically your brain's ability to function properly slowly wears away, memory, cognitive thinking, etc decline. Often causes depression.

Defensewins · 02-19-2011, 10:53 PM

Hopefully Commissioner Goddell will hold true to his word and increase $$ for the study, research of head trauma injuries a priority. Also increase the investment for research of new helmets and equipment.

He needs to worry less about increasing the regular season and thus increasing violent contact and the chance of head injuries. The season is long enough already, the players take a beating already. OTA's, Mini camps, training camp, preseason and regular season is a lot of football.
The players get unfairly pressured into participating in all of them. If they do not, they get brutalized in the press and by crazy fans.
A veteran player that is skilled and knows his teams system does not need to participate in all of these. It is for the rookies and new players to the team.
The system has to change.

dblanch66 · 02-19-2011, 11:45 PM

I think he was one of the bears' players that missed Darrell on the punt return in the divisional playoff....

diehard · 02-20-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Defensewins

Hopefully Commissioner Goddell will hold true to his word and increase $$ for the study, research of head trauma injuries a priority. Also increase the investment for research of new helmets and equipment.

He needs to worry less about increasing the regular season and thus increasing violent contact and the chance of head injuries. The season is long enough already, the players take a beating already. OTA's, Mini camps, training camp, preseason and regular season is a lot of football.
The players get unfairly pressured into participating in all of them. If they do not, they get brutalized in the press and by crazy fans.
A veteran player that is skilled and knows his teams system does not need to participate in all of these. It is for the rookies and new players to the team.
The system has to change.

Wow. When you put it that way, they should definitely not consider adding anymore games.

NYCskinfan82 · 02-20-2011, 11:55 AM

R.I.P. Dave Duerson. Goddell needs to make sure the NFL vets are taken care of.

sportscurmudgeon · 02-20-2011, 03:46 PM

RIP - - and condolences to his family...

SmootSmack · 03-08-2011, 01:06 AM

Ex-NFLers battle with brain trauma may help explain why Dave Duerson committed suicide

Alvin Walton · 03-08-2011, 08:57 AM

How does a player get unfairly pressured into participating ?
If the coach says show up and practice, you show up and practice.
If the boss says get to work, you get to work....
Sound like union coddling mentality to me.

MTK · 03-08-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Ex-NFLers battle with brain trauma may help explain why Dave Duerson committed suicide

depressing

Giantone · 03-08-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Sound like union coddling mentality to me.

....huh, ever play football?

02-18-2011, 06:00 PM	#1
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	R.I.P. Dave Duerson Former Bear Duerson dies \| Comcast.net Played with the great Chicago Bears defense of the mid 80's. __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

02-18-2011, 06:10 PM	#2
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02-19-2011, 09:52 PM	#5
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02-19-2011, 10:53 PM	#7
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,749	Re: R.I.P. Dave Duerson Hopefully Commissioner Goddell will hold true to his word and increase $$ for the study, research of head trauma injuries a priority. Also increase the investment for research of new helmets and equipment. He needs to worry less about increasing the regular season and thus increasing violent contact and the chance of head injuries. The season is long enough already, the players take a beating already. OTA's, Mini camps, training camp, preseason and regular season is a lot of football. The players get unfairly pressured into participating in all of them. If they do not, they get brutalized in the press and by crazy fans. A veteran player that is skilled and knows his teams system does not need to participate in all of these. It is for the rookies and new players to the team. The system has to change.

02-19-2011, 11:45 PM	#8
dblanch66 The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 58 Posts: 1,176	Re: R.I.P. Dave Duerson I think he was one of the bears' players that missed Darrell on the punt return in the divisional playoff.... __________________ The eyes are the groin of the head

02-20-2011, 11:55 AM	#10
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 55 Posts: 3,803	Re: R.I.P. Dave Duerson R.I.P. Dave Duerson. Goddell needs to make sure the NFL vets are taken care of.

02-20-2011, 03:46 PM	#11
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03-08-2011, 01:06 AM	#12
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03-08-2011, 08:57 AM	#13
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: R.I.P. Dave Duerson How does a player get unfairly pressured into participating ? If the coach says show up and practice, you show up and practice. If the boss says get to work, you get to work.... Sound like union coddling mentality to me. __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

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