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February 19, 2021 Blind Gossip

[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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  1. GreeleyMan says

    February 21, 2021 at 11:29 am

    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

      February 21, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      Go Bears!! Blue and Gold!

  2. kellyp says

    February 20, 2021 at 8:25 am

    Vincent Jackson of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Definitely a CTE case but so sad.

  3. sawyer says

    February 20, 2021 at 7:36 am

    Vincent Jackson / Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  4. aaaStorm says

    February 20, 2021 at 5:28 am

    Vincent Jackson / Buccaneers

    I find this to be so sad and further proof on the dangers of CTE.

  5. JohnCarson says

    February 20, 2021 at 5:15 am

    Vincent Jackson
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl winners

  6. grumpyval says

    February 20, 2021 at 5:07 am

    Athlete: Vincent Jackson so sad and so young

  7. aleshamom4 says

    February 20, 2021 at 4:48 am

    Vincent Jackson
    Tampa Bay Bucs, so sad

  8. parkland45 says

    February 20, 2021 at 1:42 am

    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).

  9. SweePea says

    February 20, 2021 at 12:50 am

    Jay Cutler

    • churchlady says

      February 20, 2021 at 1:42 pm

      Jay Cutler’s not dead.

  10. VegasMike says

    February 20, 2021 at 12:01 am

    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.

  11. ILUVCA4evr says

    February 19, 2021 at 8:13 pm

    Drew Brees –New Orleans Saints

    Football

  12. GrannyGoose says

    February 19, 2021 at 6:50 pm

    Vincent Jackson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  13. aaaKidd says

    February 19, 2021 at 5:53 pm

    Vincent Jackson and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

  14. gailpow says

    February 19, 2021 at 5:22 pm

    So sad, this is Vincent Jackson.

  15. pawpaw says

    February 19, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    Vincent Jackson for the Chargers

  16. MinnieMe says

    February 19, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    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.

  17. stella_8 says

    February 19, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    Vincent Jackson/Buccaneers

  18. aaaChi83 says

    February 19, 2021 at 3:12 pm

    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.

  19. churchlady says

    February 19, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    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

  20. EmilyLou says

    February 19, 2021 at 2:29 pm

    This is so very sad.

  21. goodgollyholly says

    February 19, 2021 at 2:20 pm

    Vincent Jackson

  22. JBDinCA says

    February 19, 2021 at 1:34 pm

    Vincent Jackson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  23. caela94 says

    February 19, 2021 at 1:31 pm

    Johnny Damon

  24. holdup279 says

    February 19, 2021 at 1:29 pm

    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

  25. thepaintedballerina says

    February 19, 2021 at 1:23 pm

    Vince Jackson. TB Buccaneers. They just won with Tom Brady

  26. The Big D says

    February 19, 2021 at 1:21 pm

    Vincent Jackson
    Tampa Bay

  27. jimjambanks says

    February 19, 2021 at 1:08 pm

    Vincent Jackson/Buccs

  28. jowmister says

    February 19, 2021 at 1:06 pm

    Vincent Jackson.

  29. LilGator says

    February 19, 2021 at 12:58 pm

    Vincent Jackson. Such a huge loss for the community

  30. bombshell10 says

    February 19, 2021 at 12:57 pm

    Vincent Jackson/ The Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I’m praying for his family. This is tragic. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  31. thebff4l says

    February 19, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    Athlete/Team: Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  32. hwkgirl1 says

    February 19, 2021 at 12:47 pm

    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.

  33. Booboogirl says

    February 19, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    Vincent Jackson

  34. 4sixx2 says

    February 19, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    Vincent Terrell Jackson

  35. kelno19 says

    February 19, 2021 at 12:28 pm

    Vincent Jackson/ TB Bucs

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