"For those of us who knew Curtis, we are greatly saddened. I considered Curtis a friend who had a huge heart and, like many of us, he battled a number of things during his life." -- Kerry Collins, Tennessee Titans quarterback and a former Panther

"Obviously, anytime somebody that young passes away, you're shocked. It's just a shame that this happened." -- Ex-Panthers head coach Dom Capers

"I liked Curtis. I thought he was a really fine player. He was smart and quick as a cat. I felt there was something to this kid. I was just trying to get him through his problems." -- Former Chargers coach Bobby Ross

"He was like my little brother. I loved him dearly." -- Former Chargers center Courtney Hall

"It's tragic. You'd hope that others would learn a lesson from it." -- Indianapolis Colts president, and former Carolina general manager, Bill Polian

"He was the most talented center I've ever been around and, sober, was quite a guy." -- Former Chargers tight end Deems May

"He was the type of guy you always pulled for. I guess there were some demons there, though." -- Former Chargers gM Bobby Beathard

"He was a fun, free spirit. He had a lot of problems and issues that a lot of people know about, but he was always a friend to me and to all the guys who played with him. You could count on Whit." -- Ex-Panthers tight end Wesley Walls."

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