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I mean this not as a knock on the bengals but a compliment to humanity: I think all 32 franchises and fans would respond similarly they have been great though.

part is that the tragedy is ongoing until we know if he will live. There’s not even superficial levels of closure yet. We aren’t wired to eee catastrophe and then have no resolution or activity. It’s hard but it’s human to be uncomfortable in limbo of helplessness

At some point these are hyper competitive guys and many won’t want to stew in this - winning one for damar could quickly gain momentum in the room as both empowerment and distraction. Go out and compete is how plenty if these guys learned how to deal with tragedy through their lives.

they will rally and it’ll be empowering for fans to support and teammates to experience today is dark but sports also bring out the best

yea, between college, camps, regional connections (high schools with an nfl talent or two find their way to state championships often), shared agents, shared marketing guys, pro bowls, etc… guys are on each others radars for a lot of years in that super elite skill range that makes up the nfl brotherhood. And that’s all outside the roster churn of playing together or getting together for fun in the off-season

I think the nfl quietly hopes it’ll prove to be inconsequential after this weeks games.

honestly, I’m fine with whatever. There are a ton of kids that could use joy. I’m sure it’ll be sorted out.

I think no news is still no news at this crossroads, unfortunately- it could just as easily be a rough patch but waiting on a miracle. Just have to wait and see. I know this all intuitively but had hoped for a lil something still. Just being human. Especially after clicking through that one guys Twitter account a few mins ago (totally my own fault)

yea, we are all going to be over the top looking for the “he’s fighting” to contradict folks like deters. Fingers crossed as with most bills news, this family is following the model of it all tight knit and inner circle and no need to share too much too fast

Ugh - I’ll be the first to say it’s none of our business but had quiet hope that this statement would have some sort of positive undertone to glean. A “he’s currently stable but we don’t know the road ahead” or something would’ve eased my worries for him slightly.

Probably not. they know it’s a dangerous game, and have seen guys paralyzed. I think the retirement talk is larger being a prisoner of the emotions of the moment- on Sunday they will be nfl players, and for many it’s everything they ever dreamed of, even knowing the risk. hell, the concussion stuff illustrates the need for outsiders to intervene and stop the players from hurting themselves

yea, a scripted first drive only means so much. It was two big teams in a heavyweight fight- looking at the first punch from each means little on who would be standing hours later

everyone handles it different and we will all project our own preferred method on it but I’ve admittedly been a person that appreciates the opportunity to be distracted. I can only fill so many hours with worry or grief. I suspect today will see a big team meeting to talk about some of the what do we do now personally and professionally- and I think our staff is exceptional at that probably light workouts, film and general being together today with a lot of flexibility and then get into the grind tomorrow barring a catastrophic update today

the ambulance remained for some time before leaving. that said I don’t think the league stood any chance of making that call within minutes of him going down so I doubt that was a heavy consideration. the bigger issue on the delay was simply that there is no reason to race public announcements. It sucked for viewers but sometimes that’s just life.

Yea, I think It depends on the trajectory it’s taking if going to norms it’s probably a statement from family/reps with a thanks for concern and currently stable but not out of the woods sooner and a more meaningful update but still high level later in the day we might not have concrete for a bit here

Did we really need an official “we are looking at options” and “we care about the players health”? Everyone knows all of that, it adds nothing meaningful

I just don’t understand the wild and never before hinted at “solutions” if the games not played then its simply 16 games, use win percentage and keep moving as usual

That’s a made up and arbitrary standard in your own head

but why does the score after 1 drive each matter at all? You say it has to but I think the more compelling argument is that it’s totally meaningless

also, no need to be mean about your opinion.

winning percentage still works the same with different games played

I’ll continue to echo, everyone’s just making it through best they can.

no you are not

there’s no reason they have to choose a winner