YoloinOhio Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) Waiting on info for what today’s schedule holds. Assuming a normal Wednesday practice and McDermott press conference. edit: walk through. No media. Edited January 4, 2023 by YoloinOhio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I think the entire team should wear Hamlin jerseys for practice the rest of the week. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuba guy Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Given the levity of the situation I think k once they get down to it practice mite help a little. But given the brotherhood that they have shown it is going to hard to figure out what normal is. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Lost said: I think the entire team should wear Hamlin jerseys for practice the rest of the week. I'd expect the Bills are petitioning the NFL to add a "3" patch to the uni, perhaps a helmet sticker. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Curious to see what the team/and or fans do at the stadium this Sunday? Something will be done to show continued support for Hamlin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, scuba guy said: Given the levity of the situation I think k once they get down to it practice mite help a little. But given the brotherhood that they have shown it is going to hard to figure out what normal is. 3 4 28 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhalen26 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Can Beas play? Does Monday’s call up get nullified? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, vanhalen26 said: Can Beas play? Does Monday’s call up get nullified? Unsure...the league hasn't decided what to do yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, vanhalen26 said: Can Beas play? Does Monday’s call up get nullified? My guess is that he won’t be eligible as a PS elevation and they will either sign him to the 53 or call up John brown. Unfortunately they have a roster spot now as Hamlin will go to IR bease can be elevated at any time during the playoffs without limitation Edited January 4, 2023 by YoloinOhio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shemp Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Win one for the Hammer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasBB Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Each player on the team is probably asking themself this question: "If it was me this happened to, how would I want my teammates to respond?" If a poll were taken of players asking themself this question, I'd bet most, if not all, would want to see their teammates complete a run for the Lombardi Trophy. It's so soon for the players to already have to focus on the next game, but that's the tough nature of the NFL schedule. 9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordong Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 if they even play this week.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 we all know the guys are going through a lot right now. there was an interesting point made either on the nation or local radio that came from a nurse. to see someone, "coding" and seeing the attempt to revive that person can be very traumatizing, especially if it's someone you are concerned about. years ago when i started working, i saw a crash team try to revive a man in an emergency room, and it didn't work. I specifically remember seeing the color drain from the mans body, and their decision to stop trying to save him. it was the first time i had ever seen that, and it was overwhelming. i can't imagine where their heads are right now. 3 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BillsFanSD Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 17 minutes ago, ChasBB said: Each player on the team is probably asking themself this question: "If it was me this happened to, how would I want my teammates to respond?" If a poll were taken of players asking themself this question, I'd bet most, if not all, would want to see their teammates complete a run for the Lombardi Trophy. It's so soon for the players to already have to focus on the next game, but that's the tough nature of the NFL schedule. Seriously, what kind of a person would say "If something bad happens to me, I want everybody else to shut their lives down too?" Nobody ever says that. Spouses don't want their surviving spouse to live the rest of their life in a state of mourning after they pass. Why on earth would this situation be any different? People are making this out to be harder than it is. Damar Hamlin is fighting for his life in a hospital. For the rest of us, our life is still in front of us, and it's still ending one day at a time just like it was before. Let's get on with it. 2 1 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasBB Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, BillsFanSD said: Seriously, what kind of a person would say "If something bad happens to me, I want everybody else to shut their lives down too?" Nobody ever says that. Spouses don't want their surviving spouse to live the rest of their life in a state of mourning after they pass. Why on earth would this situation be any different? Agree 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGMcD2 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, BillsFanSD said: People are making this out to be harder than it is. Damar Hamlin is fighting for his life in a hospital. For the rest of us, our life is still in front of us, and it's still ending one day at a time just like it was before. Let's get on with it. I think the unique thing in this situation is the trauma associated with watching your teammate/friend need to be resuscitated with you standing there. If Damar had been in a serious accident away from the field, players would still be grieving, but it wouldn’t be as traumatic because they didn’t witness it. First responders, military, etc. are prepared to see traumatic life or death events… football players really aren’t. At some point they will “get on with it” but right now they have a lot to work through. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Let's go Bills! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobillswin Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I can’t even imagine the team trying to focus on the next game but I’m sure they’ll try their best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopelessNJBuffaloFan Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I honestly do not think there should be any media availability this week for the Bills. Let them deal and grieve peacefully without a billion stupid media questions. "How do you feel after watching what happened to Damar"? Really??? You know it will happen. We have a game to play and i do not expect many of the Bills heads to be in the game and i do not blame them. What happen for that happens and I as a fan am totally ok with that. Never thought i would get to that point being the man who destroyed a new Razor over the first Jets game. My thoughts and prayers are with Damar's family and the Buffalo Bill's family. 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Kevi Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, BillsFanSD said: Seriously, what kind of a person would say "If something bad happens to me, I want everybody else to shut their lives down too?" Nobody ever says that. Spouses don't want their surviving spouse to live the rest of their life in a state of mourning after they pass. Why on earth would this situation be any different? People are making this out to be harder than it is. Damar Hamlin is fighting for his life in a hospital. For the rest of us, our life is still in front of us, and it's still ending one day at a time just like it was before. Let's get on with it. I don't entirely disagree with this. But it isn't an "after they pass" situation. It's still somewhat "suspended" just like the game. I, too, would want to get back to some day-to-day routines, get back to work, etc because that's the best way for me to move on. But not for everyone. I also don't think it's unreasonable for them to want to see him come out of the coma and find out if he's going to survive. Just like Monday night, I imagine they don't want to be in some 2nd and 5 type situation, convert and celebrate on the field, while their teammate potentially dies that moment in a hospital bed. The NFL needs to do the right thing and put this game "week 19", and set a precedent of leadership and compassion while still protecting the integrity of the game and maintaining fairness for all the other league teams who are relying on this for seeding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 12 minutes ago, buffalobillswin said: I can’t even imagine the team trying to focus on the next game but I’m sure they’ll try their best. I think it will be a good distraction for them. Difficult at first, but as the week goes on and they are in more and more of a routine it will get easier. That doesn't mean they forget about their teammate, just something to take their mind off it for a few hours at a time. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 If the NFL declares the Bengals game a tie or no contest, who would get the 2 seed if Bengals win this week and we lose? If we would win the tiebreaker and chiefs beat raiders, this game would be meaningless. And I absolutely would rest starters and let the pats win because getting them in round 1 of the playoffs is a dream matchup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Just now, Process said: If the NFL declares the Bengals game a tie or no contest, who would get the 2 seed if Bengals win this week and we lose? If we would win the tiebreaker and chiefs beat raiders, this game would be meaningless. And I absolutely would rest starters and let the pats win because getting them in round 1 of the playoffs is a dream matchup. But what if the Raiders win and the Bills have a shot at the #1 seed? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Greg S said: But what if the Raiders win and the Bills have a shot at the #1 seed? Uh that's obviously different. That's why I included if the chiefs win... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 48 minutes ago, BillsFanSD said: Seriously, what kind of a person would say "If something bad happens to me, I want everybody else to shut their lives down too?" Nobody ever says that. I’m telling you, when I go, this board better shut down for at least a year. 1 1 11 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: I’m telling you, when I go, this board better shut down for at least a year. “Whatever happened to that wot a guy?” ”beats me.” (long pause) ”anyway, so, should we fire Frazier or what?” 1 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 47 minutes ago, JGMcD2 said: I think the unique thing in this situation is the trauma associated with watching your teammate/friend need to be resuscitated with you standing there. If Damar had been in a serious accident away from the field, players would still be grieving, but it wouldn’t be as traumatic because they didn’t witness it. First responders, military, etc. are prepared to see traumatic life or death events… football players really aren’t. At some point they will “get on with it” but right now they have a lot to work through. Yea this is it. I don't think anyone is saying, "pause your life until we know anything about Damar" but the reality is many of the players just witnessed somethin they may have neer seen before. They aren't prepared for it. This is about how they are handling things metally and are they in a good place to focus and move on with there jobs. I'm sure they will be able, it just isn't a switch for some people and takes a bit of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I’m perfectly ok with the bills losing against the patriots. The 3 seed seems so unimportant now. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack78 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 16 minutes ago, Process said: If the NFL declares the Bengals game a tie or no contest, who would get the 2 seed if Bengals win this week and we lose? If we would win the tiebreaker and chiefs beat raiders, this game would be meaningless. And I absolutely would rest starters and let the pats win because getting them in round 1 of the playoffs is a dream matchup. I ran the ESPN playoff simulator for this scenario and the Bengals hold the tie breaker over us and would be the #2. Not sure what the tie breaker is that puts it in their favor because we would have same overall/conference/divisions records in this scenario. Maybe winning % against common opponents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaenon Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Greg S said: Curious to see what the team/and or fans do at the stadium this Sunday? Something will be done to show continued support for Hamlin. Hamlin #3 T-shirts for every seat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Kaenon said: Hamlin #3 T-shirts for every seat. I think the Sabres were wearing #3 t-shirts prior to their game last night. That would be a nice thing for the Bills to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanSD Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 59 minutes ago, JGMcD2 said: I think the unique thing in this situation is the trauma associated with watching your teammate/friend need to be resuscitated with you standing there. Maybe, but this has happened before. It's not unprecedented. It's not even unprecedented with the Buffalo Bills (Kevin Everett). It really is time to get on with it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I think the team is doing it right. No media today, walk through practice which says to me... lets get together and talk about this and see how everyone is while slowly getting our minds on football. The hardest part, as has been mentioned, is the waiting for news. If Damar comes out of sedation and is showing signs of improvement this afternoon/evening we can all breathe a sigh of relief and continue praying while we get back to normal. If the opposite happens... well I’m not going to think about that. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) Speaking just for myself, I'll say this: I don't really care about this Sunday's game. I'm finding it really difficult to resume caring about football at this moment. I know that's not everyone's experience, and I know that in times of hardship, it's helpful for many to turn to sports and entertainment as a sort of escape. That's obviously fine and normal. I also know that we all invest a lot of time and energy and emotion into following the Bills, and it's hard for many to just "flip the switch". I don't begrudge anyone whatsoever for wanting to get on with the season and get back to cheering on our favorite team. Hell, I want to do that myself. Or at least I should say, I want to WANT to do that. But in reality, I just can't get there mentally right now. I can't put on my "fan hat" just yet and root for Tremaine Edmunds or Jordan Poyer to go out and lay a crushing hit on a Patriots player. I can't, in all good conscience, get excited about the idea of these 20-something kids swallowing their trauma, strapping on a helmet, and going back into the arena to play gladiator, 6 days after watching their brother's heart stop on the field. Maybe my feelings will change if and when news comes out that Damar Hamlin is going to be okay. But right now, in this moment, it's hard to get back to wanting to watch this. That's just how I feel. I'm not judging anyone else for feeling differently. This is just where I'm at. It sucks, and it hurts, and it's disappointing, but this is where I'm at. 22 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: Yep. The best thing for the team is to focus on their job, work, and keep busy. It’s def not to sit around and feel bad for themselves. JMO. Respectfully, I'm not so sure there's a "one size fits all" approach to what's best in times of processing trauma. For instance, I find it helpful to focus on my job in times of hardship, as a distraction and a way of getting my mind off of things and staying busy. The key difference between me and NFL players, though, is that my job is not the very thing that caused the trauma that I'm trying to distract myself from to begin with. In this case, "focusing on their job" means focusing on things like tackling or running through their opponent. It means, ultimately, focusing on partaking in the sport whose random, chance moments of violent impact resulted just two days ago in their teammate's heart stopping in front of their eyes. There are no easy answers here, and everyone process trauma differently. Edited January 4, 2023 by Logic 3 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, Logic said: Speaking just for myself, I'll say this: I don't really care about this Sunday's game. I'm finding it really difficult to resume caring about football at this moment. I know that's not everyone's experience, and I know that in times of hardship, it's helpful for many to turn to sports and entertainment as a sort of escape. That's obviously fine and normal. I also know that we all invest a lot of time and energy and emotion into following the Bills, and it's hard for many to just "flip the switch". I don't begrudge anyone whatsoever for wanting to get on with the season and get back to cheering on our favorite team. Hell, I want to do that myself. Or at least I should say, I want to WANT to do that. But in reality, I just can't get there mentally right now. I can't put on my "fan hat" just yet and root for Tremaine Edmunds or Jordan Poyer to go out and lay a crushing hit on a Patriots player. I can't, in all good conscience, get excited about the idea of these 20-something kids swallowing their trauma, strapping on a helmet, and going back into the arena to play gladiator, 6 days after watching their brother's heart stop on the field. Maybe my feelings will change if and when news comes out that Damar Hamlin is going to be okay. But right now, in this moment, it's hard to get back to wanting to watch this. That's just how I feel. I'm not judging anyone else for feeling differently. This is just where I'm at. It sucks, and it hurts, and it's disappointing, but this is where I'm at. Well, this may help you feel a little better 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHAN Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 23 minutes ago, BillsFanSD said: Maybe, but this has happened before. It's not unprecedented. It's not even unprecedented with the Buffalo Bills (Kevin Everett). It really is time to get on with it. Was Kevin Everett in a medically induced coma on Wed. following the game? SMH 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Airseven Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 hour ago, BillsFanSD said: Seriously, what kind of a person would say "If something bad happens to me, I want everybody else to shut their lives down too?" Nobody ever says that. Spouses don't want their surviving spouse to live the rest of their life in a state of mourning after they pass. Why on earth would this situation be any different? People are making this out to be harder than it is. Damar Hamlin is fighting for his life in a hospital. For the rest of us, our life is still in front of us, and it's still ending one day at a time just like it was before. Let's get on with it. They’re professionals. Their job is to play football. The game on Monday was suspended appropriately. Now move forward while a teammate receives high class medical care. The people facing real trauma is Hamlin’s family. Not fans. Not media. The well-being of his teammates continues to be addressed in reasonable fashion. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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