OT: Aldon Smith Dead at 36

[manxman2601]

So young. Terrible.

 

[jboston19]

RIP

 

[mayoclinic]

So sad. RIP.

 

[RxJock1120]

Really tragic. So much talent, but if you can take care of what's upstairs, little else matters.

 

[manxman2601]

33.5 sacks in his first 32 games. What could have been. And another from the epic class of 2011.

 

[farn]

Really tragic. So much talent, but if you can take care of what's upstairs, little else matters.

It’s true. Sometimes we - the public - can’t comprehend when something goes awry because “he / she had it all”…. But troubles don’t care if you are talented. It’s a sad truth.

 

[Joey007]

He was such a special talent.

 

[PancakeBlockPaul]

It’s true. Sometimes we - the public - can’t comprehend when something goes awry because “he / she had it all”…. But troubles don’t care if you are talented. It’s a sad truth.

Gotta wonder too about whether or not having it all is too much....I'm sure it is for some.... RIP...

 

[Betterthanmost]

It appeared he had turned his life around. Hope he was at peace.

 

[TommyD4207]

Gotta wonder too about whether or not having it all is too much....I'm sure it is for some.... RIP...

CTE. One of those cases where you could see it happening in real time.

This is why I'll never begrudge any player for trying to get every single last cent they can from these ghoul nepo-baby owners.

 

[BennyBledsoe]

I have little doubt it's going to be some type of suicide.

 

[TommyD4207]

I have little doubt it's going to be some type of suicide.

NFL won't release the cause of death...that's literally the only reason they wouldn't do that.

(Also it's kinda known, it will get out despite the attempt at a blackout)

 

[Betterthanmost]

I have little doubt it's going to be some type of suicide.

Due to how he was found just unresponsive in his car, likely accidental then.

 

[Huckleberry1]

Gotta wonder too about whether or not having it all is too much....I'm sure it is for some.... RIP...

I think this is absolutely the case. Having that much attention and money is problematic at pretty much any age, but having it as a kid/ young adult can lead to serious excess, and serious mental and physical health issues.

 

[Patriot Missile]

Rip. Prayers for the family.

One of the most interesting draft discussions ever on this board. There was only basically 1 full season and a partial season to go off to analyze him. Some swore by prototypical size, raw technique and power while others were more cautious.

At any rate, came out the gates in San Francisco like a beast. Would of had one hell of a career and life if not for some poor decisions and battles with mental illness. We have a long way to go as a country as for how we treat that. Not sure what the answer is.

Always sad to see someone so young go that soon.