[Blind Gossip] He always thought he would someday win a title.
Not him, personally, but his team.
Like many professional athletes, he struggled with injuries before he finally retired.
He had a good, solid career, but he was never part of a team that won the big title.
The injuries and the disappointment were too much. To compensate, he drank.
A lot.
He’s really a great guy, but he wasn’t himself. He was depressed and drinking a lot. It all came to a head when his team went [for the big win] without him.
He said he was happy for them, but he was deeply disappointed that he wasn’t part of it.
What if he hadn’t gotten injured? What if he had been able to play a couple more years? It could have all been different.
While we don’t know if there is any link between his drinking and his passing, suffice to say that the end came too soon.
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[Optional] Are there any sports you would prevent your child from playing?
GreeleyMan says
Vincent Jackson, who was a local hero here in Greeley Colorado when he played Football and Basketball for the University of Northern Colorado Bears in the early 2000s. Sad end.
High Steppa says
Go Bears!! Blue and Gold!
kellyp says
Vincent Jackson of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Definitely a CTE case but so sad.
sawyer says
Vincent Jackson / Tampa Bay Buccaneers
aaaStorm says
Vincent Jackson / Buccaneers
I find this to be so sad and further proof on the dangers of CTE.
JohnCarson says
Vincent Jackson
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl winners
grumpyval says
Athlete: Vincent Jackson so sad and so young
aleshamom4 says
Vincent Jackson
Tampa Bay Bucs, so sad
parkland45 says
No idea who this is but there are a lot of athletes like this. The only sport I’d not want my child playing is football because of potential head injuries (& subsequent illnesses, early death).
SweePea says
Jay Cutler
churchlady says
Jay Cutler’s not dead.
VegasMike says
Vincent Jackson/Tampa Bay Bucs. Injured in 2016, didn’t play in 2017, retired in 2018.
If I had kids, I probably wouldn’t let them become bullfighters or any sort of rodeo/bull-riding activities.
ILUVCA4evr says
Drew Brees –New Orleans Saints
Football
GrannyGoose says
Vincent Jackson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
aaaKidd says
Vincent Jackson and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
gailpow says
So sad, this is Vincent Jackson.
pawpaw says
Vincent Jackson for the Chargers
MinnieMe says
Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
My child is 28. He can play anything he wants. But when he was a small child, I didn’t want him to play football because of the injuries to kids, especially head injuries and heat injuries.
stella_8 says
Vincent Jackson/Buccaneers
aaaChi83 says
Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
I would not want my child playing football or boxing. When they are an adult I can’t stop them.
churchlady says
Vincent Jackson? Played for San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Three time Pro Bowl, nominated for Walter Payton Award four consecutive years. Last played in 2016. He was found dead, age 38, in a Tampa area hotel room shortly after the Bucs won the Super Bowl. RIP
EmilyLou says
This is so very sad.
goodgollyholly says
Vincent Jackson
JBDinCA says
Vincent Jackson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
caela94 says
Johnny Damon
holdup279 says
Does it really matter who it is? Obviously this guy wasn’t good enough. Yes injuries mean you don’t take care of yourself or genetically you’re just not meant to play that sport. He’s dead bye
thepaintedballerina says
Vince Jackson. TB Buccaneers. They just won with Tom Brady
The Big D says
Vincent Jackson
Tampa Bay
jimjambanks says
Vincent Jackson/Buccs
jowmister says
Vincent Jackson.
LilGator says
Vincent Jackson. Such a huge loss for the community
bombshell10 says
Vincent Jackson/ The Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I’m praying for his family. This is tragic. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
thebff4l says
Athlete/Team: Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
hwkgirl1 says
Vincent Jackson from the Bucs.. he was old for the NFL, he wasn’t going to be around d most likely anyway. That’s too sad though.
Booboogirl says
Vincent Jackson
4sixx2 says
Vincent Terrell Jackson
kelno19 says
Vincent Jackson/ TB Bucs