Comments on: Dave Duerson’s son: “He was hoping to be a part of an answer” http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:40:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: ronniemexico http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-973753 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:58:51 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-973753 bengalsown, don’t forget convicted wife beater.

]]> By: footballrulz http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-973235 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:03:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-973235 Sorry folks, wasn’t meaning to elect myself PFT’s morality judge.

]]> By: bengalsown http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-973008 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:14:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-973008 I’ve never been one to consider a person who commits suicide a “hero” or “honorable”.

]]> By: chapnastier http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972999 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:01:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972999 What are they hoping to discover by studying brains? I mean do we really need a scientist to tell us that getting hit in the head at an extremely high rate of speed over and over and over and over again is bad?

I feel bad for Duerson, no one deserves to be at a point where they consider depression. Prayers with his family.

]]> By: puddinpouch http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972925 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:42:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972925 Tough reading. Duerson was a great player. Time marches on, for us all. It is a bi*ch.

]]> By: Deb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972907 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 05:48:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972907 No one will ever know why Duerson took his life. Depression is a significant factor in 80 percent of all suicides, and alcohol/drug abuse is also commonly involved. Contrary to myth, most suicides don’t leave notes … and since it’s not the most rational moment of their lives, you have to be wary of assuming too much from the contents of any note that is left behind. But brain trauma is real, and perhaps his contribution will yield useful information for researchers. I’m thankful his son can take comfort in that.

RIP, Dave.

]]> By: 11inthebox http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972823 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 03:11:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972823 @footballrulz:

You missed it. The people already weighed in. Most decided Duerson was just “selfish” for taking his own life. You know, there just has to be a simple response to these kinds of things, and the most compassionate, intellectual giants of PFT have spoken.

But it is a tragedy that’s hard to capture with words.

]]> By: dustinpatrik http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972822 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 03:09:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972822 could be seeing a lot of young players retire soon

]]> By: bruizer61 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972819 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 03:02:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972819 You really can’t say anything, other than it is very tragic and disappointing. It comes down to a person and his/her decisions Whether it is to play football, which comes with health concerns and in the end, sadly, to take ones life. Hopefully others can ask for help before it gets to this point. RIP #22

]]> By: ravenspit http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972818 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 03:02:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972818 Greg,
You left out the part where his ex-wife said to look for Dave’s Super Bowl rings on ebay next week, that she really needs the money.

]]> By: jaxx12 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972805 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:46:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972805 Heartbreaking. May his death save the lives of future generations, and may there one day be no need for an NFL Brain Bank.

]]> By: wannstache http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972804 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:45:22 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972804 Very sad. By all accounts he was a very good man. As for the ex-wife, if the accounts of her trying to take his ring, trophies, etc, and trying to squeeze him dry are true, she has no business speaking on his behalf. Sounds like she’s trying to get her 15 minutes. Hopefully though, some good will come from his donation. My heart goes out to his children close friends.

]]> By: russin010 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972803 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:45:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972803 Very tragic. But even as an atheist I applaud his desire to reach from the grave and help us. My thoughts are with his family.

]]> By: raiderapologist http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972796 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:33:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972796 Tough topic to comment on, footballrulz. Nobody has given much thought to Duerson since he stopped playing. Until now, of course.

]]> By: rjoppen http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972795 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:30:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972795 She’s proud of him?

]]> By: chc4 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972794 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:29:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972794 This is a sad situation. That said, the guy was broke. He made some terrible decisions financially. Why does everyone assume it had to do with football related causes? Lots of non-athletes have the same issues. This has nothing to do with concussions.

]]> By: thefiesty1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972790 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:24:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972790 More than tragic, it’s a SHAME.

]]> By: 0429199x http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972784 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:18:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972784 It’s no joke. I have had several concussions including a skull fracture. I am only in my late 30′s and it is tough.

]]> By: bw82b http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972769 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:08:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972769 Im not sure what to say….pretty tragic stuff.

]]> By: joetoronto http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972765 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:00:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972765 “I’m just so proud of him at this moment.”

I wish this….woman….would just shut up already.

]]> By: pervyharvin http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972764 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:00:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972764 rulz! Imagine seeing you here…lol Hope all is well pal.

]]> By: pervyharvin http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972762 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:59:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972762 I follow this with interest for I Fought from 5 to 34 as an amateur and then pro boxer. I have pals that fought that are feeling the pain of brain trauma. Wonder myself at times.Brain pain and blurred vision are right on as symptoms. I don’t doubt him one bit. Hope his brain can help solve some of the problems.Truthfully though, don’t see it going away. Boxers use heads like pinatas.Football players take full speed blows repeatedly. “Got to pay to play” can definitely be a real saying. oh well..

]]> By: ethixz http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972758 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:52:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972758 footballrulz says: Feb 22, 2011 8:36 PM

My goodness, 35 + comments on Mallet’s drug addiction & none on this. Priorities people, priorities. Mallet has yet to play his first down in the NFL.

it couldn’t have anything to do with the fact that the article of Mallett’s drug addiction was posted nearly an hour earlier?

]]> By: umbskinsfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972753 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:51:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972753 probably because this story is too sad for witty commentary… just not the time or place for any james harrison references

]]> By: Canyonero http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972749 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:46:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972749 “I’m just so proud of him at this moment,” said ex-wife Alicia Duerson, “That’s why I sued him for his two Super Bowl rings and 1987 NFL Man of the Year trophy.”

]]> By: footballrulz http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/dave-duersons-son-he-was-hoping-to-be-a-part-of-an-answer%e2%80%9d/#comment-972747 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:36:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113195#comment-972747 My goodness, 35 + comments on Mallet’s drug addiction & none on this. Priorities people, priorities. Mallet has yet to play his first down in the NFL.

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