YoloinOhio Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 You have to think he won't be ready to play next week. I am perfectly fine with Allen not playing a snap in preseason. One or two series in the third game at most. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 Just now, Process said: You have to think he won't be ready to play next week. I am perfectly fine with Allen not playing a snap in preseason. One or two series in the third game at most. I agree. I would hold off until 8/28. No reason to rush him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishRifle Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Agree on Dawkins. I would like to see the first team offense get some live reps together in a pre-season game. I don’t want to sleep walk through the first half of the Pittsburgh game as they try to adjust to game speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, AmishRifle said: Agree on Dawkins. I would like to see the first team offense get some live reps together in a pre-season game. I don’t want to sleep walk through the first half of the Pittsburgh game as they try to adjust to game speed. There weren’t any preseason games last year so I feel comfortable they would be ok regardless 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 what a different discussion we'd be having if this had happened a month from now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 14 minutes ago, ProcessTruster said: what a different discussion we'd be having if this had happened a month from now McDermott said he would have missed 2-3 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 FYI on McDermott’s comments on Dawkins since the other thread was closed - it was not a motivational shot across the bow to get vaccinated as many surmised. I was listening to the Buffalo fanatics podcast and they said matter of factly that according to Dawkins, he is vaccinated (not sure if he said that publically, or to them directly, I think he’s been on their podcast in the past). Then I saw Muki Hawkins tweet that Dawkins was one of the first to get vaccinated … he just had more symptoms than ike. So McDermott clearly thinks Dion is well behind where he needs to be and wasn't just trying to send a message. Not great news but good to see him back in team drills yesterday and there is some time left for him to catch up. 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: FYI on McDermott’s comments on Dawkins since the other thread was closed - it was not a motivational shot across the bow to get vaccinated as many surmised. I was listening to the Buffalo fanatics podcast and they said matter of factly that according to Dawkins, he is vaccinated (not sure if he said that publically, or to them directly, I think he’s been on their podcast in the past). Then I saw Muki Hawkins tweet that Dawkins was one of the first to get vaccinated … he just had more symptoms than ike. So McDermott clearly thinks Dion is well behind where he needs to be and wasn't just trying to send a message. Not great news but good to see him back in team drills yesterday and there is some time left for him to catch up. My my...how very INteresting🧐 Looks like everybody with the pitchforks owe him an apology. Anyways good to have Schnowman back. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, Sherlock Holmes said: My my...how very INteresting🧐 Looks like everybody with the pitchforks owe him an apology. Anyways good to have Schnowman back. Definitely not addressing that issue either way other than to lend actual context to McDermott’s strong comments and how it relates to the success of this team. We NEED our starting LT to be as close to 100% as possible, that’s not really debatable, and McDermott thinks he’s far behind. Hope it’s not the case. Not trying to be overly dramatic but he’s protecting the blind side of 150 mill guaranteed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 31 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: FYI on McDermott’s comments on Dawkins since the other thread was closed - it was not a motivational shot across the bow to get vaccinated as many surmised. I was listening to the Buffalo fanatics podcast and they said matter of factly that according to Dawkins, he is vaccinated (not sure if he said that publically, or to them directly, I think he’s been on their podcast in the past). Then I saw Muki Hawkins tweet that Dawkins was one of the first to get vaccinated … he just had more symptoms than ike. So McDermott clearly thinks Dion is well behind where he needs to be and wasn't just trying to send a message. Not great news but good to see him back in team drills yesterday and there is some time left for him to catch up. Good find, Yolo...I could have sworn I heard Dion was vaccinated, which is why I was confused by a @Hapless Bills Fan post last week. I'm glad to hear it, although obviously he still needs to get himself in shape. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: FYI on McDermott’s comments on Dawkins since the other thread was closed - it was not a motivational shot across the bow to get vaccinated as many surmised. I was listening to the Buffalo fanatics podcast and they said matter of factly that according to Dawkins, he is vaccinated (not sure if he said that publically, or to them directly, I think he’s been on their podcast in the past). Then I saw Muki Hawkins tweet that Dawkins was one of the first to get vaccinated … he just had more symptoms than ike. So McDermott clearly thinks Dion is well behind where he needs to be and wasn't just trying to send a message. Not great news but good to see him back in team drills yesterday and there is some time left for him to catch up. I was surprised and confused by all the unvaxxed talk as well, especially after his latest Players Tribune article/letter. Good to see it confirmed that he walked the walk and didnt just talk the talk. Now hit the sled and get in shape, Dion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxcar Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: FYI on McDermott’s comments on Dawkins since the other thread was closed - it was not a motivational shot across the bow to get vaccinated as many surmised. I was listening to the Buffalo fanatics podcast and they said matter of factly that according to Dawkins, he is vaccinated (not sure if he said that publically, or to them directly, I think he’s been on their podcast in the past). Then I saw Muki Hawkins tweet that Dawkins was one of the first to get vaccinated … he just had more symptoms than ike. So McDermott clearly thinks Dion is well behind where he needs to be and wasn't just trying to send a message. Not great news but good to see him back in team drills yesterday and there is some time left for him to catch up. Wild speculation being dead wrong? Imagine my shock. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 10:34 AM, Process said: You have to think he won't be ready to play next week. I am perfectly fine with Allen not playing a snap in preseason. One or two series in the third game at most. I'd like to see Josh get a little real game action with Sanders and Hollister etc. just to get some game timing down. Yet I agree he shouldn't have to play long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: I'd like to see Josh get a little real game action with Sanders and Hollister etc. just to get some game timing down. Yet I agree he shouldn't have to play long. I would like to see a little warm up for the starting offense as well, but would feel better about the 3rd game vs the 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 hour ago, DrDawkinstein said: I was surprised and confused by all the unvaxxed talk as well, especially after his latest Players Tribune article/letter. Good to see it confirmed that he walked the walk and didnt just talk the talk. Now hit the sled and get in shape, Dion! That entire thread was a bunch of speculative nonsense and people thinking they were just really, really smart. Turns out they were all dead wrong. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Definitely not addressing that issue either way other than to lend actual context to McDermott’s strong comments and how it relates to the success of this team. We NEED our starting LT to be as close to 100% as possible, that’s not really debatable, and McDermott thinks he’s far behind. Hope it’s not the case. Not trying to be overly dramatic but he’s protecting the blind side of the GOAT in the making. FIFY Yolo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 9 Isles Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 So, was he actually vaccinated or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, The 9 Isles said: So, was he actually vaccinated or not? Yes and no, he got the shots but sounds like he caught it before they'd of been fully effective. Edited August 17, 2021 by Warcodered 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, The 9 Isles said: So, was he actually vaccinated or not? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, The 9 Isles said: So, was he actually vaccinated or not? Yes, but he had not hit the 2 week mark after his second shot when he got sick. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 minute ago, HereComesTheReignAgain said: Yes, but he had not hit the 2 week mark after his second shot when he got sick. Interesting...any word how far off he was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, JaCrispy said: Interesting...any word how far off he was? He said it was just prior to hitting the two week mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Based on the timing he probably got covid within a week of receiving his 2nd shot. It takes 2 weeks to be fully vaccinated so it was just really unfortunate timing in his case. I didn't know he was hospitalized, that's crazy. I hope his body can fully recover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 16 minutes ago, JaCrispy said: Interesting...any word how far off he was? He said he was within “a few days” of being considered fully vaccinated 24 minutes ago, The 9 Isles said: So, was he actually vaccinated or not? He got both doses of the vaccine. He was within a few days of hitting the 2 week time frame after his 2nd shot when he tested positive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appoo Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Feel bad for him and the organization. We have some evidence from European soccer teams, that a bad case of COVID can impact your abilities for months. Kai Havertz is a world class player, who joined Chelsea, got COVID bad, and was affected for basically the rest of the season. Took him a long time to regain his full athletic abilities - a 22 year old elite athlete. Hope Dion comes back soon to full fitness, but also hope he doesn't push himself beyond what his body can do, and that the organization supports him in that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterfan Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) He talked openly and candidly after practice today - a great job by Dion. He had both shots and it was 1.5 weeks after his second shot that he got ill. He spent several days in the hospital downtown Buffalo and lost nearly 20 lbs. Couldn’t eat, drink, and was physically weak. It took an emotional and psychological toll on him and you could hear in his voice how scary it was for him. We don’t need any comments for or against things - he said the same thing - to each their own, but he was physically unable to do anything for a good period of time and was so thankful to the trainers who are working to get him back up to speed and strength. It should be required listening- just to hear how much he cares. I am sure as soon as One Bills Live is posted - his snippet can be posted, but it was a great listen - especially as he talked about his newborn premie baby at home. Edited August 17, 2021 by Rochesterfan 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 It just baffles me that people can look at world class athletes in their 20s being so heavily impacted by COVID -- Dion Dawkins, Von Miller, Tommy Sweeney come to mind, just to name a few -- and still conclude that it's nothing to worry about. Absolutely mind-boggling. Glad Dion is the road to recovery. Hopefully, as coach McDermott says, this serves as a teachable moment to others. 4 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennstate10 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 33 minutes ago, Rochesterfan said: He talked openly and candidly after practice today - a great job by Dion. He had both shots and it was 1.5 weeks after his second shot that he got ill. He spent several days in the hospital downtown Buffalo and lost nearly 20 lbs. Couldn’t eat, drink, and was physically weak. It took an emotional and psychological toll on him and you could hear in his voice how scary it was for him. We don’t need any comments for or against things - he said the same thing - to each their own, but he was physically unable to do anything for a good period of time and was so thankful to the trainers who are working to get him back up to speed and strength. It should be required listening- just to hear how much he cares. I am sure as soon as One Bills Live is posted - his snippet can be posted, but it was a great listen - especially as he talked about his newborn premie baby at home. Sounds like he was really sick. Four days in the hospital, short of breath, Painful to even move. this should be required listening. Especially for his teammates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
716er Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Thank god he was partially vaxxed 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaRun Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) Here's the article in case anyone missed it https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/2192415 Key Points ""It was one of the lowest points I've ever been. I never even thought I could get (to that) low because I'm so animated. That hit hard," Dawkins said. "Even with the mental stuff, it hit every part of me. I was shocked that it can even hit that." ""I don't wanna scare anybody but there was moments that I was like 'I don't know if I'm going to make this.' I was down bad. I could barely move and I was just hurting."" " He added he lost about 16 pounds during his bout with the virus." Edited August 17, 2021 by driddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 why doesn't he want to scare anybody? This is scary stuff. He thought he was done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Ut sounds like it hit him really hard. I am glad he pulled through it but I am sure it will take a long time back to full strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 I wish more people could understand this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goober Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Glad he is recovering, sorry to see Sherlock H. seems to have come down with food poisoning again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninSB Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Glad he is better and working out again. I wonder what his chances are starting week 1. 50/50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkScrewHill Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Press Conference with Dion discussing the situation He is always so chill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalftimeAdjustment Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 I hope he is able to make a full recovery. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Really happy to hear Dion is back healthy. That sounded so scary, especially after he is double vaccinated. Hope he and everyone stays healthy and have a great season. Let’s go Dion! We need you this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 5 hours ago, Logic said: It just baffles me that people can look at world class athletes in their 20s being so heavily impacted by COVID -- Dion Dawkins, Von Miller, Tommy Sweeney come to mind, just to name a few -- and still conclude that it's nothing to worry about. Absolutely mind-boggling. Glad Dion is the road to recovery. Hopefully, as coach McDermott says, this serves as a teachable moment to others. It is non @Logic-al. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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