Former Bears Qb Injured In Apparent Suicide Attempt

[AndreRison]

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2015/08/20/report-former-bears-qb-injured-in-apparent-suicide-attempt/

Twenty years ago, Erik Kramer was getting ready to start as quarterback for the Chicago Bears.

On Thursday, the 50-year-old was recovering from a possible suicide attempt.

It's really sad to see all of these former players with brain injuries, and suicide attempts.

[Nadine]

depression is a very scary thing.  My best to him and his family.

[Gramz]

Very sad. At least he survived and hopefully can get the help and attention he needs.

As Nadine said, depression is a very real and scary thing.

[BloodyChamp]

Dang...he was underrated, very Favre/Young like but just overshadowed by them. He had 2 winning seasons plus a 7-9 season in his only full seasons as a starter which is the equivalent of 14-2 in today's NFC Central lol!

[JPPT1974]

Thoughts and prayers are with Erik. Really know the feeling of depression! Take medication for it and seek a shrink over it.

[Qwiz]

Hate to hear things like this.

[PrincetonTiger]

Very very sad

Get better soon EK

[Nobody]

Scary.. Hope he gets help

[AndreRison]

Dang...he was underrated, very Favre/Young like but just overshadowed by them. He had 2 winning seasons plus a 7-9 season in his only full seasons as a starter which is the equivalent of 14-2 in today's NFC Central lol!

yeah...and I didn't realize he held the single season passing yards and td record for the Bears.

[GwinnettColt]

Tragic.  I hope he heals quickly and seeks some help.  

[LJpalmbeacher2]

My thoughts and prayers to him and family.

[oldunclemark]

Thoughts and prayers are with Erik. Really know the feeling of depression! Take medication for it and seek a shrink over it.

I liked him when he played for Bears..and Detroit.

Makes me sad.

As a QB, he didnt get hit in t head 1,000 times. so this might not be head trauma.

..But reading abut the death of (I believe) his son.

And the natural depression I'd guess that retired players go through.

I wish the NFLPA would offer psychiatric help to ex-players. But they probably would be too proud to accept it.