HOUSE Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) I would back the Bills decision if Hamlin does not drastically improve. .. https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2023/01/04/damar-hamlin-decision-bills-patriots-game-postponed/ .https://985thesportshub.com/listicle/mike-reiss-wouldnt-be-shocked-if-patriots-bills-isnt-played-sunday/ Edited January 5, 2023 by HOUSE 6 2 2 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I think we all would. 2 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I have a feeling the NFL would fine the crap out of them. That’s messing with way too much. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanSD Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, TheyCallMeAndy said: I think we all would. For the record, I wouldn't. I mean, I'll support the team in the same way that I support my adult children when they make decisions that I personally disapprove of, but I'll still disapprove. 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, DCofNC said: I have a feeling the NFL would fine the crap out of them. That’s messing with way too much. Not a chance that would be a PR nightmare, HUGE 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyBoy Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 What if the Patriots refuse to play too as a display of solidarity for player safety? The NFL has looked bad this year(Tua & more). Would be quite a statement. 🤔 2 1 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Applicable Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Just now, HOUSE said: Not a chance that would be a PR nightmare, HUGE They wouldn't be publicly fined, but there would be some strong behind-the-scenes coercion to play that game. It affects like four different teams in regards to playoff seeding. Five, if you count Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDubya76 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Then I will watch something else on Sunday. Football is just a kids game played by elite athletes. Life and well-being is way more important than a kids game. 2 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Sorry but the NFL won’t just tolerate that. It’s a damn hard situation for the Bills but it’s not like Damar gets better by us not playing. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeskillitMoorman Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I think they have to play this Sunday. Everyone understood about Monday night...but eventually you gotta get up and get moving. 15 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 What if we play Cinci on Sunday instead of the Bellicheats? Isn't the Pats game a meaingless game anyways? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Fan in San Diego said: What if we play Cinci on Sunday instead of the Bellicheats? Isn't the Pats game a meaingless game anyways? No, if the Pats win, they clinch. And the Bills are still playing for #1. Edited January 4, 2023 by chongli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Just now, chongli said: No, if the Pats win, they clinch. And the Bills are still playing for #1. Are we playing for #1? Who knows what is happening with the Cinci game? I havn't heard anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 If the team publicly states they're not ready, especially if there aren't positive developments with Hamlin, it would be a PR nightmare for the league to push back on it. That's why you have Troy Vincent out there today saying the league will look to the Bills Players and Coaches for direction. 4 minutes ago, Fan in San Diego said: What if we play Cinci on Sunday instead of the Bellicheats? Isn't the Pats game a meaingless game anyways? Not for the Pats, and also could decide the AFC North depending on what ends up happening with the Bills / Bengals result. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Fan in San Diego said: Are we playing for #1? Who knows what is happening with the Cinci game? I havn't heard anything yet. They NFL is talking about a Week 19 at Cincy. We better win this Sunday, unless we want to concede the #1 seed. Edited January 4, 2023 by chongli 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 NFL would award the division to New England and Bills would be disqualified for playoffs. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 If the league fined the team and players I guarantee a boycott 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle and freddy Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Jason McCourty on GMFB made a point that many of these guys have dealt with adversity their whole lives and sports/football have been an outlet /escape from friends getting killed, poverty, broken families , parental drug abuse, crime ridden neighborhoods…they reached the top of their profession through hard work , having supportive teammates … I think it will be positive to get back to doing what they do best and where they thrive 2 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullBuchanan Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 31 minutes ago, JDubya76 said: Football is just a kids game played by elite athletes. Life and well-being is way more important than a kids game. Disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiva Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Why sacrifice the entire season? That would make no sense. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irv Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) Agree with House. After the whole Devante Parker concussion, Pats would support Bills. I think Kraft donated 20 large to Damar's charity. Concussion Spotter! Kidding right? Edited January 4, 2023 by Irv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Kiva said: Why sacrifice the entire season? That would make no sense. Buffalo is already in the playoffs, it's not the entire season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH3 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 This thread marks the official “run out of things to speculate about” point… 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiva Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, HOUSE said: Buffalo is already in the playoffs, it's not the entire season. There’s a huge difference between one seed and 2 or 3. We saw last year how it backfired on us. We must control our own destiny, first round bye and home field. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, TH3 said: This thread marks the official “run out of things to speculate about” point… Nope, it is being discussed in the media, this is a real possibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllin Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Well they won't be forced to play, but it wouldn't be a good look for the rest of the season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, Kiva said: Why sacrifice the entire season? That would make no sense. Who is saying that? If we lost to the Bengals (certainly a possibility the way they were throwing on us and considering our injuries), then losing to the Patriots (or a forfeit) has no impact on our seeding / standing - we are at 3 with a loss to the Bengals, and remain a 3 with a loss to the Patriots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLO Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) I get the severity of the situation but whatever happened to a team dedicating the rest of the season to a fallen comrade? There have been millions of tackles in the 103 year history of the NFL and this is the first time something like this has occurred. I'm sure alot of players would rather get back on the field and re-focus instead of crawling into fetal position and quitting. Edited January 4, 2023 by JLO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 It's not really fair or probably how we should be as a human race - but life & work go on, and they should definitely play the game on Sunday (imo). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiva Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Captain Caveman said: Who is saying that? If we lost to the Bengals (certainly a possibility the way they were throwing on us and considering our injuries), then losing to the Patriots (or a forfeit) has no impact on our seeding / standing - we are at 3 with a loss to the Bengals, and remain a 3 with a loss to the Patriots. We are not settling on 3. Our goal in 1 and once we finish and beat the Bengals game and beat NE we will be 1. Potentially Sacrificing a Super Bowl is not the right statement. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 23 minutes ago, Limeaid said: NFL would award the division to New England and Bills would be disqualified for playoffs. ….along with some comp picks, of course. 😋 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) 57 minutes ago, HOUSE said: I would back the Bills decision if Hamlin does not drastically improve. So, what do you then tell the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers, 2 teams fighting to make the playoffs? “Too bad, fellas! The Bills forfeited. The Patriots are in! Now go out there and risk injury for one more week just to keep us entertained! Sorry for all those injuries you guys suffered fighting for nothing!” Hell, the whole league should just pack it in and see you next season. Maybe. Edited January 4, 2023 by Beast 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeTime101 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 this is not going to happen. so who cares. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 I placed a link in the title post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 The chance of the Bills not playing is 0%- mark it down. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 Just now, PrimeTime101 said: this is not going to happen. so who cares. https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2023/01/04/damar-hamlin-decision-bills-patriots-game-postponed/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 57 minutes ago, TheyCallMeAndy said: I think we all would. No, I wouldn’t. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 13 minutes ago, HOUSE said: Buffalo is already in the playoffs, it's not the entire season. I could see the Bills not caring about a forfeit at this point, but the Patriots are in a win and in situation. The Dolphins and Steelers are also still alive for that spot and need NE to play and lose. The game will be played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeTime101 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, HOUSE said: https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2023/01/04/damar-hamlin-decision-bills-patriots-game-postponed/ Nice quick link there House. this article is very opinionated ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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