Hunter Kelly, RIP

A sad bit of news to reflect on that touches on a host of angles, but Hunter Kelly, the 8 year old son of NFL Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly has passed away. Of course, Jim Kelly will forever have a bond with Houston. Hunter was diagnosed with Krabbe disease early on and though most kids don't live to the age of two with this neurological disorder, Hunter fought on to see age 8. Hunter's Hope has raised $6 million to help fund research into Krabbe's and, of course, you can donate online if desired.

"It has been written throughout my career that toughness is my trademark," Jim Kelly said in his Hall of Fame acceptance speech in 2002. "Well, the toughest person I've ever met in my life is my hero, my soldier, my son, Hunter. I love you, buddy."

Kelly, who won an unprecedented four straight AFC titles as Bills quarterback in the early 1990s, had credited his son for serving as his inspiration after he retired from football following the 1996 season.

"He'll never be able to do what daddy did," Kelly said last year. "But he's going to do greater things. He's going to make a difference in kids' lives. He already has."