Damar Hamlin - Now (1/11/2023) discharged from Buf Gen & “recovering at home”

[appoo]

5 minutes ago, arcane said:

I was worried to see the ambulance, but optimistic that it was a standard precautionary thing we see for neck injuries, that usually turn out to be just caution

 

Then the camera showed Josh Allen in a panic that you don't see on someone except for on some of the worst days of your life

 

That will be seared in my brain forever

 

Keep fighting like hell Damar

Seeing Josh was how I knew it was different 

[Nextmanup]

Just now, John from Riverside said:

Actually, the conversation is not move to that yet. I’m not gonna call you classless, but you are definitely being obtuse.

Huh?  There was a detailed post up thread discussing the 5 reasons why this will be difficult to fix for the league.

 

If you are too emotionally upset to participate here now, why don't you leave the computer?

 

 

[Bangarang]

This is terrifying and you hope he’s going to be okay but the reality is that his brain was without oxygen for a long time. He’s being kept alive via machines and I pray for his family. 

[ganesh]

12 minutes ago, DuckyBoys said:

Booger spoke from the heart  Other two are "suits"

It is really tough. All 3 are in a shock state. This is unprecedented.  Words are hard to come 

[quinnearlysghost88]

A fox reporter on Twitter said he is intubated. 

[Big Turk]

3 minutes ago, Beck Water said:

 

Agree.  Booger has gotten it from the first where that lady wanted to talk about refocusing

 

I thought he was about to break down the first time they went to him...he wavered for a bit during that...incredibly hard for players who knows this could have been them if but for the Grace of God.

[Chicken Boo]

5 minutes ago, Draconator said:

 

 

There's a lot of moving parts here and this is pretty unprecedented.  Goodell may not even have been watching the game.  Until I hear that they were trying to force the continuation of the game after having all the info at their disposal, I'll reserve my judgment.

Edited January 3, 2023 by Chicken Boo

[Matt_In_NH]

4 minutes ago, The Red King said:

It's a logistical nightmare.  A tie gives Cinci the division where a loss gives the Ravens a chance.  A tie puts KC in first seed.  I don't envy the NFL in sorting this.

 

At the same time I honestly don't care about any of that right now.

Agree. No Matter what they do it won’t be perceived as fair by someone.  But like you said who cares about that right now.  

[UKBillFan]

2 minutes ago, GottaRun said:

Me either, forfeit the game, forfeit Sunday, give us the 3 seed.  None of it matters right now.

 

The Dolphins, Steelers and possibly Jaguars might have something to say about the Pats game being forfeited. And the Ravens may be unimpressed if this is given to the Bengals.

 

But there are far more important things going on at the moment.

[JMM]

First of all, I pray for this young man. I fear so much he suffered brain damage from lack of oxygen. As far as the game, how can they be expected to play this week?? How? They will be with their brother. Game should be a tie, if not then forfeit.  Who cares!!!

[Repulsif]

I'm not a prayer man, but all I can do is sending prayers from france

[Goin Breakdown]

1 minute ago, Steptide said:

I know I'm speaking out of alot of emotion right now, but I don't even care about the one seed or super bowl anymore. This ***** is just messed up. God please hear our prayers 

I don't think you are alone in this. I for one agree. 

[JaCrispy]

Just now, quinnearlysghost88 said:

A fox reporter on Twitter said he is intubated. 

What does this mean?

[DapperCam]

This honestly might sink the whole season. Those guys looked straight up traumatized out there. It will be hard to perform at a high level, and I don’t blame them if that ends up being the case.

[Seventeen]

1 minute ago, Bangarang said:

This is terrifying and you hope he’s going to be okay but the reality is that his brain was without oxygen for a long time. He’s being kept alive via machines and I pray for his family. 

 

From all reports, this is true. Praying for no brain damage.

[Blank Stare]

I know it doesn’t matter, but I hate that I was critical of Hamlin on the first drive. Puts things in perspective. Absolutely gutted. It’s a game. Who gives a ***** about football with a young man fighting for his life. 

[GunnerBill]

2 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

Sickening - and you didn’t know if he was going to live or die. 

 

 

Those first few moments were confusing and emotional for all concerned I'm sure. But I think the league office was slow reacting. It is always going to be harder to have clear minds for those players, coaches, officials on the field. 

 

Anyway, thankfully common sense and decency prevailed. 

 

Now we just need to hope that Damar pulls through.

[Big Turk]

1 minute ago, Bangarang said:

This is terrifying and you hope he’s going to be okay but the reality is that his brain was without oxygen for a long time. He’s being kept alive via machines and I pray for his family. 

 

I really hope this isn't a situation where the family has to make a terrible decision at some point. This is soul crushing right now...

[Southern_Bills]

1 minute ago, quinnearlysghost88 said:

A fox reporter on Twitter said he is intubated. 

 

If true, that means they are breathing for him.

 

I hope he comes out of this.

[quinnearlysghost88]

1 minute ago, JaCrispy said:

What does this mean?

A machine is breathing for him 

[NoSaint]

3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

Sickening 

 

Again, I’d simmer with this. Refs just said “let’s do what we are trained to do in big injuries” basically and within seconds it was rectified. 
 

it wasn’t like some gang of guys on suits said “make them play - we need commercial revenue” 

[TwistofFate]

100% honest..... I would be perfectly fine with the bills forfeiting this game losing a first round seed and possibly being eliminated in the first round. 

 

I love this Sport and I love this team but these are human beings and what happened tonight is real life not a game. 

 

I pray that kid survives. 

 

 

[Old Coot]

Dr Reiner on CNN said its probably a blow to the chest that caused the heart to stop pumping.

 

In that case what's crucial is the length of time it took to get him difibrillated. CPR can extend that time so we won't really know damar's prognosis till the hospital gives it.

[FLFan]

3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

Enjoy your attention. You need it. 

I hope the mods are paying attention.  This fool and a couple of others should get the boot.  No need for them to be part of this community.  

[Protocal69]

44 minutes ago, Chugga said:

Just puts things into perspective.  I’ve joked sometimes that I come to these forums as therapy for the ridiculously crazy game day hot takes.

 

But man whether you’re an all pro or the guy that consistently blows coverage every single person that steps on that field puts their life or quality of life on the line.

 

They all deserve a significant level of respect for that.

Totally agree. Its easy to lose sight of that but going forward I will never forget that .

[North Buffalo]

20 minutes ago, GoBills! said:

Still not a big positive update. Trachea breathing tube isn't great sign but he is still here. 🙏 

Standard procedure for something like this... heart beat is most important.

[Saint Doug]

7 minutes ago, Einstein said:

 

This is classic Cincinnati. I lived there for 3 years and never met a better group of people. I love the city and it’s people. 

[Playoffs?]

27 minutes ago, Nextmanup said:

Don't continue and rule it a "mutual forfeit" in which both teams take a loss.

 

 

I hear you. But do you honestly think the Bengals are going to take a loss?

 

Im as devastated as anyone else right now. But I don’t see how the above can happen. 

[Lionel Hutz]

1 minute ago, DapperCam said:

This honestly might sink the whole season. Those guys looked straight up traumatized out there. It will be hard to perform at a high level, and I don’t blame them if that ends up being the case.

Honestly if he doesn’t recover I don’t see how the Bills play another game this season.

[DuckyBoys]

Just now, Big Turk said:

 

I thought he was about to break down the first time they went to him...he wavered for a bit during that...incredibly hard for players who knows this could have been them if but for the Grace of God.

you know players have it in the back of their mind anytime they step out there  Booger looked like he wanted to unpin his mike and walk off set   Not sure how the Bills players get past it to be honest  Prayers for Damar's well being and full recovery

[dollars 2 donuts]

Replayed for my wife, because she didn’t see it, or wasn’t sure what happened.

 

compliments to the Bengals staff as it appears one of the staff on the field quickly call for medical services.

 

Might and hopefully saved his life.

 

 

 

 

Edited January 3, 2023 by dollars 2 donuts

[The Red King]

Even if we forfeit, given the class the Bengals have shown, I don't think they'd want it.  Clinching the division and jumping into second seed...how do you celebrate that?  How do you take enjoyment in it?

 

Wining a division is an accomplishment, pop the champaign.  I can't image they'd want to get that this way.

[Mark92]

There are NO words. 

[ToGoGo]

7 minutes ago, Dick_Cheney said:

Yeah, the timing and circumstance of this is as complicated as it can be. This isn't a Week 4 game between mediocre teams.

 

Again, all that matters is Hamlin's health and I pray he's okay, but this was a game with multibillion dollar implications. I'm gutted for Hamlin, his family, and the entire Bills community.

 

Seeing those guys show emotion like they did really, really hit me. Diggs openly weeping. Allen with his hands to his face. Guys on their knees just praying and praying and praying.

 

Just an unforgettable experience. I'm gonna be up all night praying for some good news.

 

It went from "just great, Hamlin hurt himself, how are we going to finish the season with Jaquan Johnson" to "wait, Allen crying? Diggs crying? is....Hamlin not going to make it? whoaaaaaaaaa". You could feel the air get sucked out of the stadium right from the TV. 

 

Prayers for Hamlin. Bills players crying on the field will be the talk of the country tomorrow. The NFL won't make any decisions until we hear that Hamlin is stable. 

[HurlyBurly51]

1 minute ago, NoSaint said:

Again, I’d simmer with this. Refs just said “let’s do what we are trained to do in big injuries” basically and within seconds it was rectified. 
 

it wasn’t like some gang of guys on suits said “make them play - we need commercial revenue” 

What time was he injured, and what time did they call it?

[wppete]

This is not good. 
 

 

[UKBillFan]

45 minutes ago, Chugga said:

Just puts things into perspective.  I’ve joked sometimes that I come to these forums as therapy for the ridiculously crazy game day hot takes.

 

But man whether you’re an all pro or the guy that consistently blows coverage every single person that steps on that field puts their life or quality of life on the line.

 

They all deserve a significant level of respect for that.

 

I over-react to sport as a safety valve from the serious matters of real life. When an actual serious matter then collides with sport it's... calling it an eye opener doesn't even call it justice.

[Simon]

1 minute ago, FLFan said:

I hope the mods are paying attention.  This fool and a couple of others should get the boot.  No need for them to be part of this community.  

 

I put away the ban hammer and pulled out the katana

[TBBills Fan]

3 minutes ago, Bangarang said:

This is terrifying and you hope he’s going to be okay but the reality is that his brain was without oxygen for a long time. He’s being kept alive via machines and I pray for his family. 

Yes, sadly you are correct.  I am praying for him, his family, his friends and teammates.  

 

 

[Bangarang]

1 minute ago, Big Turk said:

 

I really hope this isn't a situation where the family has to make a terrible decision at some point. This is soul crushing right now...

unfortunately I have too much experience giving CPR and using an AED. The outcome majority of the time is not a positive one. I sincerely hope this is not the case.