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‘While he plans to evaluate his options, Poyer alluded that he wants to play in a state that won’t severely impact his bottom line. “Taxes play a big part in all of our lives,” Poyer said. “Especially at the level that we play at. You look at some of your checks and some places you go take half of your check away. You are wondering where is that money even going. What are they doing with that money?’

‘”Little star-struck, obviously,” he said. “He’s one of the only athletes ever, him and Kobe (Bryant) are the two guys that I actually felt my heart beat faster when he’s standing over a putt for a tournament. I legit felt the pressure with him. That was pretty cool, never forget it. I’m kinda speechless.”‘

‘”After talking with my parents I understand how my coat could have offended some people,” he said. “It was never my intentions to hurt or disrespect anyone, the coat is abstract art to me. It says Eternal which I am Eternally thankful to my Savior!”‘

‘Strahan asked Hamlin if he remembered standing up after making the tackle on Tee Higgins. Hamlin paused for nearly nine seconds. “That’s something I don’t really want to get too deep into, in the detail,” Hamlin said. “That’s something I’m still trying to work through. Why did it happen to me?”‘

‘”It weighs on your emotions a little bit, especially considering Buffalo is that tight knit, family town,” Diggs said. “You want to win for them. You want to do everything for them, but it’s just so much going on in the world. You kind of try to put it in the back of your mind or compartmentalize momentary, just so you can focus on games… Went through a lot, it’s never any excuses but it was tough.”‘

‘Sams was part of the medical staff during the game between the Bills and Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium when Hamlin’s heart stopped.’

‘“First I would just like to thank God for even being here,” an emotional Hamlin said. “Every day I’m amazed that my experiences could encourage so many others across the country and even across the world. Encourage to pray, encourage to spread love and encourage to keep fighting no matter the circumstances.”’

‘Hamlin was selected among four other finalists: New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones, Washington Commanders offensive tackle Charles Leno Jr., Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller and Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White.’

‘”If I can golf every day, I would,” Allen said during a practice round ahead of the event. “It’s my favorite thing to do.”‘

‘”The only thing I’d get on to him is he’s got too many bruises on him,” Beane said. “And we’ve got to work on taking less hits. That’s the only reason I’m ever going to criticize Josh is just take less hits.”‘

‘”What happened to me on Monday Night Football I feel is a direct example of God using me as a vessel to share my passion and my love directly from my heart with the entire world. And now I’m able to give it back to kids and communities all across the world who need it the most, and that’s always been my dream. That’s always been what I stood for and what I will continue to stand for.”‘

‘The post accumulated over 70 shares in less than a week. Similar claims have spread widely on Facebook, Twitter and elsewhere, particularly among conspiracy theorists such as QAnon backers and far-right radio host Stew Peters.’

‘Once again, Allen, who is arguably the most physically gifted quarterback in the league, led the Bills with 26 rushing yards while Devin Singletary and James Cook combined for 37 yards on the ground. That won’t cut it. The Bills need to stop relying on Allen as the bread-and-butter of the running game when he really should be a complementary bonus in that area.’

‘”All love thoughts prayers and concerns to @HamlinIsland as he continues to recover from that tragic incident,” Apple posted Tuesday to his verified Twitter account. “Never would I make light of that scary unfortunate scene. This game is truly a dangerous risk to our bodies mind and spirit. Nothing but love to all my football brothers.”‘

‘With two minutes to go in the first half, Hamlin appeared on the stadium video board, opening the window to the suite where he was watching the game and making his signature “heart” sign to an explosion of cheers from the Bills faithful.’