Comments on: Gaines Adams dead at 26

By: TCH4ever

TCH4ever — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:43:14 +0000

Yikes! So sad to hear of this. For a guy who had all the talent in the world it’s a shame we will never be able to see his true potential. Hopefully the Bucs can compensate the Bears some how some way. He seemed like a great guy and I’m sorry I never got the pleasure of meeting him. Take care Gaines.

By: Bucforever

Bucforever — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:16:14 +0000

Prayers of God’s comfort to his family.

By: cover2blitz0

cover2blitz0 — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:42:11 +0000

all the senseless draft picks and being a bust talk aside prayers and thoughts go out to the adams family and friends… he may not have been a great DE but at least from what ive heard he made up for it by being an even better person

By: Shackman v2.0

Shackman v2.0 — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:26:39 +0000

RIP Gaines and condolences to his family and friends. Such a tragic loss at such a young age. Preliminary reports are the cause of death is that the young man passed away due to a heart attack caused by an enlarged heart.
I’m not trying to sound in the least bit callous when I say this, but if this can happen to a young, world class athlete, it behooves everyone here to get to your Dr.’s office and schedule that yearly physical. It completely blows my mind to think that with all the physical testing that NFL teams do on their players that this heart problem had never been diagnosed prior to this heart wrenching situation.

By: Farves sweet Hair

Farves sweet Hair — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:24:04 +0000

What a shame! Anytime a young person dies its a shame.

By: brasho

brasho — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:59:26 +0000

I knew Gaines would be a major bust when the Bucs drafted him but I didn’t think he would go out like this. I wonder if there was any issues with substance abuse, he was always so aloof and seemingly undedicated, not to mention not very intelligent. Not meant to be a mean-spirited slam but one has to wonder… of course with his body type I wonder if he had Flo Hyman’s disease like Hank Gathers… he might have had an enlarged heart. Whatever it is, I hope he didn’t do it to himself. RIP Gaines.

By: AvO156

AvO156 — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:20:13 +0000

ever since he was drafted, I’ve always wanted to see him succeed in the NFL. prayers to the family…GO BUCS!

By: KeepDaNFLnSTL

KeepDaNFLnSTL — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:10:33 +0000

As it was said, it’s tragic when someone talks about the draft pick that was spent to bring in Gaines.
Better yet, think back on the life that Jesus spent for ALL of us and I pray that Gaines had given his life to HIM before being taken away. THAT would be a tragic loss if he hadn’t.
My prayers go out to Gaines’ family and their tragic loss.
Hebrews 12: 1-3

By: jd

jd — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:09:58 +0000

He was really starting to shine on the field. So sad.

By: Seaman Jelle

Seaman Jelle — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:05:46 +0000

Damn. Way too young.

By: #1RedskinsfanDC

#1RedskinsfanDC — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:59:56 +0000

R.I.P Gaines and your family

By: BullyBirds10

BullyBirds10 — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:59:19 +0000

Wow, I’m very sorry for the Adams family.
This is just sad, but life has different paths for us… just enjoy the days you have and don’t take them for granted.

By: bearsrule

bearsrule — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:55:20 +0000

Wow…I’m stunned. Football aside, he was a son, brother and friend. R.I.P.

By: MuskyHunter2542

MuskyHunter2542 — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:54:42 +0000

Condolences to his family, and to his fans from A Green Bay Packers lifelong fan.

By: brooks07

brooks07 — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:52:14 +0000

God Bless, Gaines.

By: Tomfoolery

Tomfoolery — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:50:57 +0000

My first college football game was Clemson at Wake Forest back in 2006 and the best memory I had of that game was Gaines blocking a kick and returning it for a TD. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
R.I.P. Gaines

By: Eaglesblitz

Eaglesblitz — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:40:40 +0000

R.I.P Gaines

By: Mikebrown_suckit

Mikebrown_suckit — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:40:21 +0000

Bengals Fan here…
Thoughts and Prayers go oout to his friends and family and to all the Bears fans out there. Rally around the team and support the team in honor of Da Bears. Gone way too soon!!!

By: Mikebrown_suckit

Mikebrown_suckit — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:38:16 +0000

Bengals fan here……
Thoughts and Prayers for his friends and family and too all the Bears fans out there. Rally around the team and root for Da Bears in honor of Gaines. Way too young to go!!!!

By: SpartaChris

SpartaChris — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:37:41 +0000

Way too soon to go. Thoughts go out to his family.

By: greasebawl

greasebawl — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:34:38 +0000

What a tragedy. Although Gaines had moved on to Chicago, I was hoping for him to prove the naysayers wrong also.

By: Jaydub

Jaydub — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:31:31 +0000

RIP Gaines
Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends

By: abucsfan

abucsfan — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:30:01 +0000

Wow, horrible thing for such a young fellow. Rest In Peace, my friend we will miss you!

By: odell

odell — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:17:01 +0000

From a Bengals fan who had so many Bears fans thoughts and prayers when one of ours’ 15 Slim passed, the same goes for you, R.I.P. Gaines…

By: danielcp0303

danielcp0303 — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:07:42 +0000

Terrible news. Thoughts are with the Adams family

By: demian.cd

demian.cd — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:05:22 +0000

WTF!?!? That trade looked stupid to begin with, now it is literally tragic.

By: pulsesteven

pulsesteven — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:04:13 +0000

Heart attack at 26 ? Don’t these guys ever get physicals ? Probably an enlarged heart. Just like that high school hoops player. Could be something else also, a shame.

By: 8man

8man — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:04:04 +0000

Agh! So sad. His life had just barely begun. May God keep his soul and give his family the strength to get past this awful turn of events.
Cherish everyday, gang. It’s trite to say, but it is true. You just never know…

By: blackglass

blackglass — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:04:03 +0000

What a shame. The league us losing too many young players.

By: DCViking

DCViking — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:03:22 +0000

wow — 26. Very sad.
Don’t know what else to say but my best to the family and Bears fans.