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Denver Broncos React To Death Of WR Kenny McKinley

The Denver Broncos are deeply saddened after being informed of the death of Kenny McKinley.

The organization has no additional information to share at this time other than the statements below by Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen and Head Coach Josh McDaniels.

Statement from Denver Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen:

"Everyone with the Broncos is shocked and saddened by the loss of Kenny McKinley. He was part of the Broncos' family and will be greatly missed by our organization. My most heartfelt condolences go out to Kenny's family and friends."

Statement from Denver Broncos Head Coach Josh McDaniels:

"Kenny had a promising future on the football field, but more importantly, he was a great teammate whose smile and personality could light up the room. This is a tragic loss for our football team, and his family is in all of our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."

 

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This is a damn shame.

I have no words.

Rest in peace Kenny.

Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?

by ChristianL on Sep 20, 2010 7:39 PM MDT reply actions  

completely lost for words

In good times and bad times, I'm a Bronco fan. Sucka.

by broncosmontana on Sep 20, 2010 7:44 PM MDT reply actions  

all my prayers

go out to his child. This is so sudden and confusing, horrible and saddening. It’s just a freaking crime to lose such a bright, caring young man. His whole life before him, never to be realized, taken way too early from his friends and loved ones. It’s NOT RIGHT.

Sad, sad day to be a Bronco fan.

In good times and bad times, I'm a Bronco fan. Sucka.

by broncosmontana on Sep 20, 2010 7:59 PM MDT up reply actions  

Blessings to all the players and coaches

My heartfelt thanks go to all the players who ever wore the orange, or fought to do so. I wish we had another 40 roster spots, at least.

by oorange blood on Sep 20, 2010 7:45 PM MDT reply actions  

wow this is shocking

R.I.P kenny

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by Pmoreno95 on Sep 20, 2010 7:46 PM MDT via mobile reply actions  

So tragic.

Kenny, we barely knew you. But you will be missed.

Rest in peace.

Another young life lost in Denver…it’s just not fair.

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by Nick Cast on Sep 20, 2010 7:46 PM MDT reply actions  

So sad.

My condolences to his loved ones.

by wyrob on Sep 20, 2010 7:52 PM MDT reply actions  

Yes he did.

I remember that video. Always nice to see a player at ease in his house.

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by weazel on Sep 20, 2010 8:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

R.I.P

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends

by Raider76 on Sep 20, 2010 8:03 PM MDT reply actions  

RIP

So, so sad to hear this news. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. :(

by Iwasfn47 on Sep 20, 2010 8:07 PM MDT reply actions  

I just want to go cry now.

by Ramblin'man on Sep 20, 2010 8:14 PM MDT reply actions  

Rest in Peace. You will always be a Bronco.

My deepest condolences to his family.

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by Orange and Blue on Sep 20, 2010 8:15 PM MDT reply actions  

Rest in peace, Kenny.

"All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players."

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by Tempestuous Binary on Sep 20, 2010 8:15 PM MDT reply actions  

Condolensces

to the McKinley family and the Broncos who were his Friends
Sad News

He will lead us from the Wilderness and then fade away when we are in the Promised Land.

by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 20, 2010 8:16 PM MDT reply actions  

Reid on twitter

’Don’t Know All The Details But RIP 2 My Dawg Kenny Mckinley. Def A #VeryHumblingMoment’

by TylerTreese on Sep 20, 2010 8:21 PM MDT reply actions  

Very sad. Heart felt condolences to his family and friends.

Everyone has their own demons.

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
Martin Luther King Jr.

by sbsbroncofan on Sep 20, 2010 8:22 PM MDT reply actions  

What a terrible tragedy. So sad to lose such a young talented man. My heart goes out to his family and teammates.

Come together as a team this weekend and play your hearts out for Kenny. It makes you remember how fragile and fleeting a life can be. Cherish the time you have with those around you because you never know when they will be taken from you.

by BroncoMath101 on Sep 20, 2010 8:23 PM MDT reply actions  

RIP Kenny

Very sorry for him, his family, and friends.

by cohiker on Sep 20, 2010 8:27 PM MDT reply actions  

My condolences to the family and friends. R.I.P Kenny...

May you find the peace in death you must have been unable to find in life.

I have not yet begun to procrastinate.

by NYSteelersFan4 on Sep 20, 2010 8:27 PM MDT reply actions  

May God bless and keep you, Kenny. Our prayers are with you and your family.

I saw it on ESPN and prayed I was wrong. Such tragedy. Again.

Sad day for Broncos, but sadder still for the child.

I agree with BroncoMath101, this is definitely the time to cherish what you have, it can be gone in an instant. RIP, Kenny….

by Berserker13 on Sep 20, 2010 8:28 PM MDT reply actions  

Sad

RIP Kenny

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by orange&blue_aussie on Sep 20, 2010 8:29 PM MDT reply actions  

Sadnesss.......

My heart goes out to Kenny’s family, especially that child. No words describe….

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by HarvJNep2n on Sep 20, 2010 8:29 PM MDT reply actions  

Once a Bronco, always a Bronco...

Rest in peace Kenny, we were always pulling for you…

by Rob Burson on Sep 20, 2010 8:35 PM MDT reply actions  

My Condolences

First time to post here after reading for a long time, but my thoughts and prayers go out to Kenny’s family, his friends, his teammates, and anyone close to him. Reading this made me think about how fragile life is and then made me immediately go and hug my little son.

Reminds us that there is more to life than football, but that football can be a great escape and place for comfort and bonding. I’m sure the Broncos family will come together even closer now.

by wiebrod on Sep 20, 2010 8:35 PM MDT reply actions  

NFL.com is reporting that several Broncos were at a fundraiser for the Darrent Williams Teen Center when they got the news

So tragic. Thoughts need to go out to his family and teammates,

Pat Bowlen is a classy guy as always

"It's a little bit of us against the world. It will be wonderful when I prove him right."
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by Worthington on Sep 20, 2010 8:37 PM MDT reply actions  

So sad, RIP Kenny, and heartfelt prayers and condolences to his family

Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll eat for a lifetime.
"Losing stinks" - Josh McDaniels

by azbroncomaniac on Sep 20, 2010 8:38 PM MDT reply actions  

I am at a complete loss for words

Rest in Peace Kenny. You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I am in complete shock right now

by gnarlybroncodude on Sep 20, 2010 8:41 PM MDT reply actions  

Be at peace, Kenny

Such a tragedy for a promising young man. I hope his teammates on the Broncos are given grief counseling or some bereavement time to help them deal with this too.

by JoePlummer on Sep 20, 2010 8:45 PM MDT reply actions  

I read on twitter

there will be grief counselors at dove valley tomorrow. The team will be at dove valley as a group tomorrow

by gnarlybroncodude on Sep 20, 2010 8:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

Man, that's tough.

This is truly a shock. My thoughts and prayers go out to the McKinley family and the people who were close to him. RIP Kenny.

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by Troy Hufford on Sep 20, 2010 8:46 PM MDT reply actions  

It is so sad to see a young man go with

so much talent and from all accounts a great personality. I never saw him in person but from what I saw on TV and in pictures he always had a huge smile on his face. He always seemed like the was in a great mood and having a great time. The feeling of shock and loss is exactly the way I felt when Darrent Williams was killed.

RIP Darrent Williams and Kenny McKinley. Two great young men that will be missed by everyone.

by gnarlybroncodude on Sep 20, 2010 8:49 PM MDT reply actions  

Don’t forget about Damien Nash.

RIP to all three of you. You were all stand up young men, who’s lives were taken far too soon….

by Berserker13 on Sep 20, 2010 8:51 PM MDT reply actions  

No words ....

Football is just a game. Sometimes it is easy to forget the players are real people with real lives.

by Flunkie on Sep 20, 2010 8:52 PM MDT reply actions  

Rip Kenny Mckinley

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family

by tulsabroncofan on Sep 20, 2010 9:01 PM MDT via mobile reply actions  

It is so difficult to understand how a young man with such promise could take his life.

Those of us who have never faced depression can’t know the pain every day brings. The sense of hopelessness, the sense that things will never get any better. There is no joy or anything to look forward to. The only way out of the pain seems to be to end it once and for all. We can’t understand such depth of despair or realize how difficult it is to see alternatives. May all who knew him find peace in their lives and find hope in new beginnings.

Imagination is more important than knowledge. A. Einstein

by Ponderosa on Sep 20, 2010 9:01 PM MDT reply actions  

So utterly tragic, sad.

I saw the news via Twitter after coming out of a movie screening this afternoon and stared at it incomprehensibly as I’m sure y’all did. It’s just a reminder of Ponderosa says above and others of you have said, and that everyone, not just athletes, but everyone, should reach out to anyone who has been dealt tough breaks in life. And who show signs of depression.

It’s got to be such a stunning, shocking feeling for the players who knew him. I hope they can come together and support anyone in need. We found out with the DWilliams tragedy that it can really have a lasting effect on guys that they may not even acknowledge at first.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Sep 20, 2010 9:05 PM MDT reply actions  

My condolences

to you Broncos fans, and family and friends of Kenny McKinley. I grew up in Sumter, South Carolina (40 minutes from USC) and I’ve followed McKinley throughout his career. What a terrible loss.

RIP Kenny

I was mad as $#%@ when we drafted Dexter McCluster and now I'm ordering his jersey......oh the irony! Go Chiefs!

by Hail2DaChiefs on Sep 20, 2010 9:09 PM MDT reply actions   1 recs

RIP KMK

Orton to Gaffney, all day long...

by Broncs Cheer on Sep 20, 2010 9:15 PM MDT reply actions  

+1 KB

I think Indy will be the last thing on there minds at the moment, and so it should be its just a game.

RIP Kenny.

by Scotto on Sep 20, 2010 9:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

Great call KB...its just a bloody game after all!

You, my friend, are proof you dont need to have big floppy feet and a red nose to be a clown!

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by boydy2669 on Sep 20, 2010 9:55 PM MDT up reply actions  

Well said

I’m sure they’ll be both motivated, and distracted. But either way, wins and losses pale in comparison to these larger things, life, death, the things we take for granted.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Sep 20, 2010 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions  

All of my problems seem like nothing compared to this...

My heart goes out to his family. They will be in my prayers. I raise my glass for you tonight, Kenny. Rest in peace.

by danielsanchez06 on Sep 20, 2010 9:33 PM MDT reply actions  

RIP brotha

I hope your in a better place.

Stiff 4 Life

by GoldenNugget on Sep 20, 2010 9:56 PM MDT reply actions  

GN, I think you summed it up perfectly.

I hope his family can find some comfort and peace.

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by SDcat09 on Sep 20, 2010 10:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

Kenny McKinley

lived a good life. Thus, there is no doubt in my mind he’s in a better place. We were all blessed in Bronco Country to have this magnificent young man among us.

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Sep 20, 2010 10:08 PM MDT reply actions  

My condolences to Broncos fans, family and friends of Kenny McKinley.

No family or team should have to go through a loss like this.

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

by oldchiefsfan on Sep 20, 2010 10:10 PM MDT reply actions  

so sad

i dont know what to say

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by RiG on Sep 20, 2010 10:20 PM MDT reply actions  

What horrible news

I’m so sorry to hear about this

by cpa913 on Sep 20, 2010 10:22 PM MDT reply actions  

From the Gamecocks Blog on Twitter
@gamecocksblog tonight is and was about South Carolina losing one of its most beloved players of all time. Forget the yards. This is about the man.

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by underdog on Sep 20, 2010 10:56 PM MDT reply actions  

Condolences to his family, friends and teammates

But most importantly his child. I grew up with divorced parents and that was really hard. I cannot begin to comprehend growing up without a father at all. As for for Kenny I cannot understand what would make him want to kill himself, if that is on fact what happened. If he were still here he would all the family, friends and teammates that care do much about him and how his loss will effect their lives forever. I personally believe suicide is extremely stupid and the most selfish thing but that is for another time completely. Hope you find peace wherever you are now. R.I.P. To you, Travis Henry, Darent Williams and Dsmien Nash who lives were all cut too short.

WTF GEREN?!?!?!

by robbo650 on Sep 20, 2010 10:57 PM MDT via mobile reply actions  

Um...

I’m sorry — Travis Henry? Isn’t he still alive?

by Broncologist on Sep 21, 2010 12:11 AM MDT up reply actions  

Prayers of comfort and strength

Very sorry about the loss of Kenny McKinley. May his child grow up strong and carry Kenny’s smile. Condolences to other family and friends. May all in the Broncos community have peace. God bless.

by sunny D on Sep 20, 2010 11:00 PM MDT reply actions  

Ugh

What can you say in moments like this? Mutual sadness and understanding can only follow…

by neumdaddy on Sep 20, 2010 11:09 PM MDT reply actions  

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by Dave Choate on Sep 20, 2010 11:13 PM MDT reply actions   1 recs

Depression is a very real thing

it is sad that he did not go talk to someone about it and instead chose to take his own life. If you ever know someone that is depressed or just needs to talk you should take a moment to just listen. Just let the person let out all their worries while you listen. Things like this can be the difference between life and death.

This is a very sad night

by gnarlybroncodude on Sep 20, 2010 11:51 PM MDT reply actions  

Gettin' 60 Minutes.......

It always seems that the good die young.

My thoughts and prayers go out for the living soul of this outstanding young man! I know he will always get 60 minutes of playing time on first team in the great game beyond and never have to spend another minute or frustrating season sentenced to just watching from the ranks of the injured reserve. Go in Peace!

by lobouno on Sep 20, 2010 11:51 PM MDT reply actions  

Terrible news.

A very sad time for Bronco Nation.

by Mike in AZ on Sep 21, 2010 12:06 AM MDT via mobile reply actions  

One last Mile High Salute to you, #11!

May his family, friends, teammates, and fans find some comfort.

We will miss you Kenny

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by gahoagie on Sep 21, 2010 1:01 AM MDT reply actions  

Sad thing to happen

my condolences to broncos fans, friends, and family of Kenny McKinley

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by David_K on Sep 21, 2010 1:21 AM MDT reply actions  

What incredibly sad news to wake up to.

Rest in piece. You will be missed.

Bleeding Orange & Blue in The Netherlands

by BroncosNL on Sep 21, 2010 1:32 AM MDT reply actions  

As a Detroit Lions fan I would like to extend my condolences

R. I. P. Kenny, and to all of his family, friends, and the Denver Bronco’s family, friends, and community I would like to extend a big hug and say that I am sorry for your loss.

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by Evilsmurf on Sep 21, 2010 2:38 AM MDT reply actions  

The local Fox news report mentioned financial pressures - What was he getting paid being on IR status?

I assume that regardless of legal technicalities that some things will be done to take care of his family.

Obviously the young man had some stress for being placed on injured reserve, but does that in the NFL still have a large salary or compensation package as opposed to just being cut from a roster?

Does the NFL or teams have some sort of a insurance or other plan in place for families under the circumstances or is it to the goodwill of the organization here or is his estate still owed income from the organization.

I just don’t understand even as I so much understand depression as an illness and why suicides occur in theory, I still don’t understand and never will . RIP So sad.

by Kosty on Sep 21, 2010 2:54 AM MDT reply actions  

he was scheduled to make $395,000 if he had been on the 53-man roster.

Since he would spent the whole season on IR, it would be reduced to $240,000.

Bleeding Orange & Blue in The Netherlands

by BroncosNL on Sep 21, 2010 5:21 AM MDT up reply actions  

Thank you for that information

It makes it seem even the more tragic to me

by Kosty on Sep 21, 2010 3:13 PM MDT up reply actions  

Depression causes irrational worries about things

Even if 99.9% of the rest of the world wouldn’t worry in that situation, it seems like the end of the world to the depressed. It’s so tragic that this sort of thing can go unnoticed until it is too late.

by BroncosBassist on Sep 21, 2010 5:30 AM MDT up reply actions  

Depression makes it hard to put things in perspective , even a significant income like that

You can say NFL teams are not family all you want and them something happens like this

by Kosty on Sep 21, 2010 3:11 PM MDT up reply actions  

As someone who suffers from depression I can tell you

That you will not be able to make sense of it. As others have said, us depressive types fell backed into a corner, with no options and nothing to look forward to in life. Usually we feel as if we are a great burden on everything and everyone around us and that we offer nothing positive to the ones who love us. Many of us want to be better but it is an illness that requires constant treatment, whether from self, loved ones, therapists, or medication. The best explanation I have ever heard someone use is this: You feel like someone has put a giant glass over top of you. While you are screaming at the top of your lungs for someone to listen, no one can hear you.

H. Ross Perot was a wealthy Detroit businessman. He had millions of dollars in net worth and owned several companies that were successful. He was also a manic depressive and for no apparent reason whatsoever decided to hang himself with his pool hose one day.

Life can be bizarre, fragile, and yet precious. When I see something like this, the only thing that I can do is look at all of the people around him that he was loved by, and he let down. All of those people saddened and feeling the loss makes you realize that even if you don’t feel loved, you are. It is the one thing that has helped keep me in check as my life has gone on.

Ndamukong Suh - Bringing 50's football back to Motown!

by Evilsmurf on Sep 22, 2010 4:34 AM MDT up reply actions  

I'm sitting here on my sofa with my 2-year-old

I first read this last night, and it took me a minute to comprehend what I was reading. It was mentioned in passing, and I sort of put it out of my mind hoping it wasn’t true. I’m having trouble reading all the heart-felt comments from everyone. Things like this make you appreciate all the wonderful things in your life. RIP, Kenny. You’ll be missed more than you knew.

by BroncosBassist on Sep 21, 2010 4:35 AM MDT reply actions  

As a Chiefs fan, this is a major wake-up call for all football fans.

It’s a reminder beyond the helmet logo there’s a person with a name, a family, a history. Losing a player makes it personal, no matter what color or logo he is sporting. I remember losing Derrick Thomas; my heart was heavy for the longest time. But Denver has lost three players in a short span of time, and that is unfathomable. I offer my sympathies to Kenny’s family, teammates, coaches, and fans. He may be gone, but you will be able to hold onto the memories; that is something that cannot be taken from you. And may the team use his memory as inspiration to win the next game in his honor.

Signed,
SupremeChief

by SupremeChief on Sep 22, 2010 9:27 AM MDT reply actions  

Thank you

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by sadaraine on Sep 22, 2010 10:56 AM MDT up reply actions  

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