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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