Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead

skinsfan_nn · 09-20-2010, 10:19 PM

Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead; suicide suspected - KDVR

DENVER - Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley was found dead from an apparent suicide, sources tell FOX31 News.

The body of McKinley, 23, was found in Arapahoe County. No further details were immediately available.

FOX31's Josina Anderson was the first to report the news.

McKinley, a fifth round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, had struggled to stay healthy during his two years with the Broncos. Limited to kick returns, he was placed on injury reserve with a knee injury in 2009.

He was also placed on injury reserve prior to the start of the 2010 regular season.

McKinley is the third Broncos player to die a sudden death in the past four years. On New Year's Day 2007, cornerback Darrent Williams was killed in a drive-by shooting in downtown Denver. In Feb. 2007, running back Damien Nash, 24, collapsed and died during a charity basketball game.

McKinley, a native of Baker, Louisiana, was a standout player at South Carolina and climbed into the SEC record books with 207 receptions, the third-most in conference history, according to NFL.com. He also became just the 12th player in league history to collect more than 2,700 receiving yards.

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 09-20-2010, 10:29 PM

That is crazy, and such a waste of a life. I do not understand suicide. Never have, and I really think it is the most cowardly thing you could do.

NYCskinfan82 · 09-21-2010, 03:16 PM

[QUOTE=artmonkforhallofamein07;736793]That is crazy, and such a waste of a life. I do not understand suicide. Never have, and I really think it is the most cowardly thing you could do.[/QUOTE]

Agree, my heart goes out to his family.

Giantone · 09-21-2010, 05:31 PM

[quote=NYCskinfan82;737088]

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Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

That is crazy, and such a waste of a life. I do not understand suicide. Never have, and I really think it is the most cowardly thing you could do.[/QUOTE]

Agree, my heart goes out to his family.

....don't mistake cowardly for distressed.......they are two completely different things.

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 09-20-2010, 10:31 PM

Feel for his family though, thoughts and prayers are with them.

He was a good player at South Carolina, I remember he was lights out.

SBXVII · 09-20-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

Feel for his family though, thoughts and prayers are with them.

He was a good player at South Carolina, I remember he was lights out.

So basically your saying he was dead on?

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 09-20-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SBXVII

So basically your saying he was dead on?

That is just wrong

DynamiteRave · 09-20-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SBXVII

So basically your saying he was dead on?

Too soon.

GMScud · 09-21-2010, 01:51 PM

So sad. During my freshman year of college one of my close childhood friends took his own life. It was so gut-wrenching and terribly difficult to deal with. Suicide is a baffling and tragic act.

As an SEC guy, my Gators had to face Kenny McKinley every year when he was at South Carolina. Heck of a football player.

This is horrible tragedy. I hope his family and friends find some peace. RIP Kenny.

pg86 · 09-20-2010, 10:36 PM

What could poses a man (other than not being able to stay healthy) with an NFL career to kill themselves?

skinsfaninok · 09-20-2010, 10:47 PM

This guy was my age.. 23 and on a NFL roster with a bright future.. Pretty odd but RIP young man

SirClintonPortis · 09-20-2010, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pg86

What could poses a man (other than not being able to stay healthy) with an NFL career to kill themselves?

Money is just an end to gaining "utility". Sometimes just having a lot of money does not necessarily translate into "utility".

Defensewins · 09-23-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pg86

What could poses a man (other than not being able to stay healthy) with an NFL career to kill themselves?

Steroids and other illegal performance enhancing substances are proven to create mental instability and suicidal tendencies/thoughts.

tootergray34 · 09-20-2010, 10:50 PM

so sad to hear this

Dread-Skin · 09-21-2010, 12:24 PM

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so sad to hear this

Me too. That team and town just have had devastating losses. Goodell should make some sort addition to the rookie symposium or have more IDK to prevent or counsel these young men. I hope their families find peace.

Just any death in the NFL takes me back to Sean.

09-20-2010, 10:19 PM	#1
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead; suicide suspected - KDVR DENVER - Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley was found dead from an apparent suicide, sources tell FOX31 News. The body of McKinley, 23, was found in Arapahoe County. No further details were immediately available. FOX31's Josina Anderson was the first to report the news. McKinley, a fifth round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, had struggled to stay healthy during his two years with the Broncos. Limited to kick returns, he was placed on injury reserve with a knee injury in 2009. He was also placed on injury reserve prior to the start of the 2010 regular season. McKinley is the third Broncos player to die a sudden death in the past four years. On New Year's Day 2007, cornerback Darrent Williams was killed in a drive-by shooting in downtown Denver. In Feb. 2007, running back Damien Nash, 24, collapsed and died during a charity basketball game. McKinley, a native of Baker, Louisiana, was a standout player at South Carolina and climbed into the SEC record books with 207 receptions, the third-most in conference history, according to NFL.com. He also became just the 12th player in league history to collect more than 2,700 receiving yards. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

09-20-2010, 10:29 PM	#2
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead That is crazy, and such a waste of a life. I do not understand suicide. Never have, and I really think it is the most cowardly thing you could do. __________________ Just win.

09-21-2010, 03:16 PM	#3
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 55 Posts: 3,803	Re: Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead [QUOTE=artmonkforhallofamein07;736793]That is crazy, and such a waste of a life. I do not understand suicide. Never have, and I really think it is the most cowardly thing you could do.[/QUOTE] Agree, my heart goes out to his family.

09-20-2010, 10:31 PM	#5
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead Feel for his family though, thoughts and prayers are with them. He was a good player at South Carolina, I remember he was lights out. __________________ Just win.

09-21-2010, 01:51 PM	#9
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead So sad. During my freshman year of college one of my close childhood friends took his own life. It was so gut-wrenching and terribly difficult to deal with. Suicide is a baffling and tragic act. As an SEC guy, my Gators had to face Kenny McKinley every year when he was at South Carolina. Heck of a football player. This is horrible tragedy. I hope his family and friends find some peace. RIP Kenny. __________________ Tardy

09-20-2010, 10:36 PM	#10
pg86 No new threads for you Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,959	Re: Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead What could poses a man (other than not being able to stay healthy) with an NFL career to kill themselves?

09-20-2010, 10:47 PM	#11
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 37 Posts: 36,113	Re: Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead This guy was my age.. 23 and on a NFL roster with a bright future.. Pretty odd but RIP young man __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

09-20-2010, 10:50 PM	#14
tootergray34 Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 681	Re: Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead so sad to hear this __________________ ---HAIL!!!---

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