‘”It’s real simple: ‘What would you want someone to do for your son?'” Beane said on Friday of his reasoning for staying back with Hamlin. “I’ve got two boys, and Sean wanted to stay as well, in fairness to him, and we were trying to figure it out. But as we’re dealing with this in minutes, trying to make these decisions, we decided it was, we are the leaders, and he needs to lead these coaches and this team, and help these guys get through back here, because we don’t know how long this is going to be, and we may have a game, which we do, to prepare for. So we divided it up, and I said, ‘Let me stay here. Let me support here. We’ll work this out.’ That’s why I love Sean. We were able to work this through, and he did a great job there. But it was a roller coaster.”‘
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Bills emotional during brief FaceTime visit from Damar Hamlin
‘In addition, the team said Hamlin continues to show that his neurologic function remains intact, and is now able to speak to his family and medical personnel on-hand.’
Dr. Mechtler on Hamlin: “It’s really a great story. The ending has not been written, but we all should be optimistic”
‘”Further tests need to be done to confirm that he had adequate oxygen to the brain during the cardiac arrest. But for now, it seems like everything is going in the right direction.”‘
Bills: Damar Hamlin has breathing tube removed, talking with family, teammates
‘In addition, the team says Hamlin’s neurologic function remains intact and has been able to talk to his family, care team, as well as his teammates over FaceTime. During his FaceTime with the team on Friday, he told the players and coaches on the call, “Love you boys.”‘
Why Erie County legislators tabled voting on new Bills stadium environmental review
‘Erie County Legislative Chair April Baskin says they need a little more time with their reviewing process as the deadly Buffalo blizzard took precedent, “I think the leadership here in Buffalo and Erie County was definitely focused on recovery initiatives focused around the blizzard in the last week or so. This stadium deal is the biggest infrastructure deal locally, of our generation and so the fact that it is not necessarily always on the time frame that we set, to me, is to be expected. I want us to do this right, because we only get one chance to do it right.”‘
NFL plans leaguewide demonstrations to honor Damar Hamlin
‘The Bills will wear jersey patches with Hamlin’s #3 on the left side of their chest this week. The league said all 32 clubs have the option to utilize the following demonstrations of support.’
What needs to happen for the Bills to secure the AFC’s No. 1 seed?
‘Buffalo’s hopes of securing the AFC’s top seed all hinge on what happens Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas between the Raiders and Chiefs.’
Damar Hamlin’s breathing tube removed, continues to “progress remarkably,” Bills say
‘The Bills said that Hamlin FaceTimed into Friday’s team meeting to talk to players and coaches. According to the Bills, he said “love you boys.” Coach Sean McDermott said that Hamlin’s call was a surprise to the players.’
Bills broadcaster John Murphy recovering from stroke
‘The Bills say he is recovering at home and making day-by-day progress.’
Beane says McDermott has the “balance” the Bills need
‘“He knows when they need a kick in the butt, and he also knows when they need a hug,” Beane said. “That’s what’s special about it.”’
“Always got a smile on his face”: Employees, patrons of Damar Hamlin’s favorite area restaurant keep up with his recovery
‘The staff at the Big Tree Inn in Orchard Park described Damar Hamlin as humble, down to earth, always having a smile on his face and someone who enjoyed his wings.’
Bills play-by-play announcer John Murphy is recovering from stroke
‘The family says they are grateful for the excellent care they received from the staff and doctors at Buffalo General Medical Center.’
URMC Doctors analyze what Damar Hamlin’s medical team will do next
‘“Could it be something genetic, something he was born with?” Director of Electrophysiology Lab for UR Medicine Cardiac Care Dr. David Huang said. “We don’t know that of course. Or could it be something traumatic to the chest that induces cardiac arrhythmias leading to cardiac arrest. Yes, those are very rare.”’
Bills play-by-play announcer John Murphy recovering from stroke
‘Murphy has been the team’s radio play-by-play announced since 2004, and was previously the color analyst from 1984-1989 and 1994-2003.’
Damar Hamlin speaks in video call with Bills team, says “I love you boys”
‘In a press conference, head coach Sean McDermott said Bills players saw their teammate who went into cardiac arrest during the Monday night game at the Cincinnati Bengals.’