Mr Info

Perhaps not flak jackets but something like rib protectors that would not limit their mobility. This might have to be developed but Damar’s injury might expedite its r&d. Interesting article on the shrinking pads in the NFL. Injuries are one thing but possible death was never considered. The next player may not be so fortunate. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/26/sports/football/nfl-pads-michael-bennett.html You may get one article for free from the Times.

Nice that you admitted this. Now waiting for @GolfandBills

I believe someone else may have posted this but the equipment lightening (shoulder pads, etc) in the NFL may have contributed to commotio cordis occurring for Damar. This is why this phenomenon has not occurred until now. Perhaps some equipment modification or use of flak jackets, etc. may prevent this from happening again.

The last sentence is not accurate. I was at that game and have sent encouragement and followed Kevin Everett fairly closely. See this recent article after Damar Hamlin was hurt: https://billswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/05/damar-hamlin-injury-kevin-everett-buffalo-bills/ “Everett, now 40, is able to walk but he can’t jog or run. He endures frequent pain, for which he takes medication, and will for the rest of his life.”

Still TBD if this was commotio cordis with Damar. This rare phenomenon is seen more frequently in baseball, hockey, and lacrosse but it has not had an impact on participation. Though the possibility of CTE appears to be having an impact. Certainly on parents focusing their boys on other sports.

Still TBD. Bills win and Chiefs lose week 18…Bills #1 seed.

I booked my flights for the 14th and 21st weekends. If I waited longer, flights would be quite a bit more expensive. If Bills get a bye/don’t play, just get a credit and use for some future flight.

I am a long-time season ticket holder with 4 seats (2 lower bowl & 2 clubs) and hoping to hit the lottery if the Bills make it. As @SoCal Deekand others have related, the SB experience is phenomenal. TV is fine but, IMO, nothing beats being at a game. Just found out that Breeze airways flies direct from Richmond to Phoenix starting Feb 10…what a coincidence! Will book that on Tue if the Bills win Monday. Can always go somewhere else if the Bills get upset.

You appear to be more of a loner than ‘risk averse’ but I am not a shrink.

Would anyone post here if they can find a nice Forza Buffalo or Forza Buffalo Bills tshirt? I have googled but unable to find colorful or those with some kind of logo on a tshirt.

Not cart related but supermarket relevant. This pisses me off: The cashier has run up your items and given you a total. Then the customer rummages into their purse or pulls out their wallet to get their card to pay. Did they think they were getting this for free? Is there any reason they could not have the card ready to pay? And if I see them pull out a check, then I have to take a happy pill.

Klein was injured on the opening kickoff of the Fins game and did not return. Will have to wait for status. https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2022/12/17/23514703/a-j-klein-injured-on-opening-play-as-buffalo-bills-vs-miami-dolphins-kicks-off

Rams did not get a bye and beat Cards in Wild Card game. Your point questioning the advantage of a bye for the Titans last year is valid as SB champs the past two years both played in wild card games with no byes.

To follow up on this, it certainly seems a bye would be beneficial. However, the last 2 SB winners, Rams & Bucs, started as Wild Card teams.

People have to figure this out…no more complaining. Amazon, NFLN, and more may be required to watch games. Just the way its going to be.

Fresh but not in shape. He’s an analyst on NFLN.

“…change would be made and announced no later than the prior Tuesday, 12 days prior.” https://www.nfl.com/schedules/flexible-scheduling-procedures

Folk is awful at kickoffs. Using elevated kicker for only kickoffs. Folk is for FGs & XPs.

To counter that, Jerruh lost out to the Bills on Von but no way will he allow OBJ to also get away from the Cowboys…unless OBJ never makes it there.

Thanks for posting about the Bears away game. Got me thinking about going…cheap, direct flights. And tix will come way down in price.

TSW does not have the available emojis for me to comment on this.

FIFY

“I think Dane Jackson is a budding superstar in the making.” Tony Romo 10:23 Q1 vs Lions

But Pats* only get 4 days.

I see only 2-0 as a starter in 2021 for the Browns: week 7 vs Denver and the finale vs Bengals…but who’s counting.