TheBrownBear

Would there be any possibility of him making it all the way to us on waivers? I can't see that happening.

Exactly. They will run a bunch of tests to rule out potential underlying causes, probably starting with an echocardiogram ASAP. If they can't find anything and they come to a determination that it was most likely caused by the hit itself (commotio cordis), then I'd say there's a decent chance that Damar Hamlin is back on the field for training camp, assuming he hasn't suffered any longterm organ damage (for instance, his lungs).

This morning our local San Diego radio guys were playing his audio from yesterday and pumping him up as the Coach of the Year.

There've been studies on the power of "prayer" and there seems to be something to it, placebo or otherwise. Whether it's actual religious prayer or just positive thoughts, well wishes, etc., I'm a firm believer that putting that positive energy/love out there for our fellow man makes a difference, however small it may be.

Throw out the moment of silence. This is now a time to celebrate his recovery, not mourn his potential loss.

For sure, it's best to exercise caution with our hopes (and Damar's health) at the moment, but it's not completely beyond the realm of possibility. I absolutely expect him back on the sidelines (as a spectator) by our first playoff game. I mentioned it earlier in the thread, but my 65 year old Dad went into cardiac arrest and was without a pulse for 12 minutes as CPR was administered. They finally brought him back from the dead after numerous AED shocks and chest compressions and he went through all the same things Damar has in his care. Once he woke up and the tube was pulled, he was out of the hospital within 36 hours and he was playing a full round of golf within a week of discharge. He's still with us and winning club championships. If my out of shape Dad can bounce back quickly, then I believe Damar will too.

I like this idea a lot. Agree with the others that it shouldn't be played in a dome.

I ran a 7.11 last week. Actually, I walked to 7/11 to grab some chili nachos and a 25 oz Budweiser Chelada, but I did walk there.

Not really. Skill players typically have the ball in their hands (ball, hands and arms are in front of their chests) and are bracing themselves before a hit. They don't tend to take defenseless chest shots. It absolutely makes sense that this would most likely happen to a defender with arms wide open, attempting to wrap up a ball carrier who is coming straight downhill at him. The other thing I could see is a quarterback getting speared in the chest by a headfirst defender as he's releasing the ball (like the Milano hit on White - though that was clean obviously).

Humblebrag. That's a little slow for a LB these days too. We do have a need for interior offensive linemen though.

I said the same in the Pats pregame thread. Bills should absolutely rest their starters on Sunday if KC wins. They have zero incentive to go all out and risk injuries to their most key players.

Now that we've got the good news on Damar, I can finally get really excited about watching Peterman play this weekend.

Welcome back, Damar! JK.

That doesn't work. Then you end up with three AFC teams after two weeks of playoffs.

Announcing an 8 team playoff field today or tomorrow would make for a very exciting final weekend. It would also ensure that the NFL's marquee Sunday night game (GB vs. Det) would be a win and in scenario for both teams.

Knowing the NFL, they'd probably play it in Munich or Mexico City.

If we lose this weekend to the Pats, wouldn't that set us up for a rematch against the Pats the following weekend? I'd for sure take that. If the Chiefs win on Saturday, I say rest Josh, Diggs, Poyer, anyone that's banged up, really, against the Pats.

I've got a 2 year old bottle of Martinelli's and a half drunk fifth of Popov. Let's say we mix 'em together and make magic happen.

If things keep progressing as they have, I'd think there's a good chance he's able to attend a Bills Super Bowl win.

That's the only way this would "make sense" to the Dolphins idiot ownership. (not that I think it does).

Yes. It means he has a CPC score of 1 and should go on to live a normal life from a neurological standpoint. This is GREAT news! He will survive and continue to be "Damar" as his friends and family know him.

My father was black and blue from his neck to his kneecaps after he awoke following CPR, sedation, cooling, intubation,etc. - CPR is a very violent act to the body.

Given everything this team has been through, it's hard to believe he isn't given more consideration for Coach of the Year honors. I don't think the national audience quite understands how trying this season has been for the Bills.

It's a standard procedure after any cardiac arrest. They did the same thing to my Dad who was pulseless for 12 minutes. He's still with us and surprisingly no worse for wear.

I'll be honest that I don't have much desire to watch football for quite awhile. Not sure I want to watch them play this weekend. But if the team rallies and calls on us fans for support so they can do something special in honor of Damar, I'll be right there screaming my lungs out on the weekend.