Roundybout Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 (edited) Edited January 26 by Roundybout 3 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Congratulations. To be perfectly honest, he wouldn't be my choice for that award. My thought is that the award is for players who made a comeback that had relevance on the field of play. Hamlin played special teams and had a few reps on defense, but his role could have been filled by any safety who was signed by a team as a fringe member of the roster. I'm glad for him though, not just the award, but for his good health. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Lamar should’ve been most improved player IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Well it was going to be who Joe Flacco but then the Texans happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro Nimbus Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 I don't care what anyone says. The minute he even stepped foot on a football field after what he went through, that is amazing. He played special teams all year that he was active, so its not like he wasn't doing anything at all. People just love to complain about something. 3 2 4 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBFL Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Taro Nimbus said: I don't care what anyone says. The minute he even stepped foot on a football field after what he went through, that is amazing. He played special teams all year that he was active, so its not like he wasn't doing anything at all. People just love to complain about something. You’re right. It is incredibly amazing he set foot on a field in such a short time frame. Though maybe they should have gone for the Walter Payton Award instead… With what he did regarding all the donations to his charity causes it was definitely worth a shout. Should be Baker as CPOY. Edited January 26 by BBFL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I saw him on the field very little. As a Bills fan I love Damar but he didn't deserve the award 1 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Super Fan Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Congratulations to Darmar Hamlin in my opinion. Go Bills! Let’s Go Buffalo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since1981 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 It should be hard to argue the distance he “came back” relative to the distances others came back. From nearly dead on NFL field and back on NFL roster. . He was never a great DB but he came back the most. See Alex Smith 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with No Name Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I've come around this. didn't think he deserved it in the spirit of what the award was made for, but this is a very special case. we don't need to be so rigid all the time. the man was dead for several? minutes on national TV. I sat in my living room and cried for him and his teammates, along with millions of others. this transcends what the award is meant to be. I applaud the choice, and hope everybody can see it is something meaningful and special and not just another participation award. he came back to life. literally. he is THE comeback player of the year 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Hamlin wins fake punt of the year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Harris 69 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 The award has traditional recognized excellence on the field, apparently no more. The NFL is so entangled in feel good, identity politics and programming that upon nomination this was fait accompli. 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I don’t really understand the “he doesn’t deserve it crowd” How does he not deserve it? Because a couple of quarterbacks went from extremely crappy play to slightly above average play? 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 21 minutes ago, Jimmy Harris 69 said: The award has traditional recognized excellence on the field, apparently no more. The NFL is so entangled in feel good, identity politics and programming that upon nomination this was fait accompli. At its core do you think Comeback Player is anything more than a feel good award? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Harris 69 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 It recognizes accomplishment on the field: 2022NFLQBGeno SmithSeattle Seahawks 2021NFLQBJoe BurrowCincinnati Bengals 2020NFLQBAlex SmithWashington Football Team 2019NFLQBRyan TannehillTennessee Titans 2018NFLQBAndrew LuckIndianapolis Colts 2017NFLWRKeenan AllenLos Angeles Chargers 2016NFLWRJordy NelsonGreen Bay Packers 2015NFLSSEric BerryKansas City Chiefs 2014NFLTERob GronkowskiNew England Patriots 2013NFLQBPhilip RiversSan Diego Chargers 2012NFLQBPeyton ManningDenver Broncos 2011NFLQBMatthew StaffordDetroit Lions 2010NFLQBMichael VickPhiladelphia Eagles 2009NFLQBTom BradyNew England Patriots 2008NFLQBChad PenningtonMiami Dolphins 2007NFLLDEGreg EllisDallas Cowboys 2006NFLQBChad PenningtonNew York Jets 2005NFLWRSteve Smith Sr.Carolina Panthers 2005NFLRILBTedy BruschiNew England Patriots 2004NFLQBDrew BreesSan Diego Chargers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 18 minutes ago, Jimmy Harris 69 said: It recognizes accomplishment on the field: 2022NFLQBGeno SmithSeattle Seahawks 2021NFLQBJoe BurrowCincinnati Bengals 2020NFLQBAlex SmithWashington Football Team 2019NFLQBRyan TannehillTennessee Titans 2018NFLQBAndrew LuckIndianapolis Colts 2017NFLWRKeenan AllenLos Angeles Chargers 2016NFLWRJordy NelsonGreen Bay Packers 2015NFLSSEric BerryKansas City Chiefs 2014NFLTERob GronkowskiNew England Patriots 2013NFLQBPhilip RiversSan Diego Chargers 2012NFLQBPeyton ManningDenver Broncos 2011NFLQBMatthew StaffordDetroit Lions 2010NFLQBMichael VickPhiladelphia Eagles 2009NFLQBTom BradyNew England Patriots 2008NFLQBChad PenningtonMiami Dolphins 2007NFLLDEGreg EllisDallas Cowboys 2006NFLQBChad PenningtonNew York Jets 2005NFLWRSteve Smith Sr.Carolina Panthers 2005NFLRILBTedy BruschiNew England Patriots 2004NFLQBDrew BreesSan Diego Chargers Thanks for sharing. The really crazy part of the list is that Chad Pennington won it TWICE in the span of three seasons! Is that even possible? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julian Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Cut him and I suspect he’s out of the league or catches on to a practice squad somewhere for a year or two and then quietly exits the league without fanfare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 17 hours ago, Warcodered said: Well it was going to be who Joe Flacco but then the Texans happened. Votes were already made prior to the playoffs beginning. 49 minutes ago, julian said: Cut him and I suspect he’s out of the league or catches on to a practice squad somewhere for a year or two and then quietly exits the league without fanfare. Not necessarily. There are a lot of teams that could use help at the S position. He's not a starter by any means, but he's good depth and can carve out a role on STs for a lot of squads. Heck, I would bet a substantial amount that if we cut him he's on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster within a week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 17 hours ago, Rico said: Lamar should’ve been most improved player IMO. it wasn't even Jackson's best season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 It's time for his story to quietly fade into oblivion. I firmly believe the Bills didn't cut him simply b/c of his situation last year. Maybe he'll be cut this off-season. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 This is really dumb. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 3 hours ago, Since1981 said: It should be hard to argue the distance he “came back” relative to the distances others came back. From nearly dead on NFL field and back on NFL roster. . He was never a great DB but he came back the most. See Alex Smith He was in fact clinically dead on the field. I’m not sure what his future (career) holds, but I’m happy he’s resumed a completely normal life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Joe Flacco got it right. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billl Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 27 minutes ago, Gugny said: This is really dumb. The award itself is stupid, really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Just now, Billl said: The award itself is stupid, really. It’s a great award, in my opinion. But its intention has never been to give it to a depth player who has literally zero impact in any game throughout the season. Like Hamlin. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I fully expected this award to go to him, but Flacco really deserved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 19 hours ago, BigAl2526 said: Congratulations. To be perfectly honest, he wouldn't be my choice for that award. My thought is that the award is for players who made a comeback that had relevance on the field of play. Hamlin played special teams and had a few reps on defense, but his role could have been filled by any safety who was signed by a team as a fringe member of the roster. I'm glad for him though, not just the award, but for his good health. Yeah, I'm happy for him, but in my opinion you have to have been somewhere to make a comeback to it. He was a backup safety, and he came back to being a backup safety. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I guess I’m just missing something here? It’s literally in the name—“comeback player” that says to me coming back from…[whatever you choose to insert as the place you wound up], where you might not have ever come back from. Pointing out previous winners can’t account for an on-field event that’s never happened before. How many other clinically deceased players have come back to suit up for their team after a year? I’ll hang up and listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julian Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, BuffaloBillyG said: Votes were already made prior to the playoffs beginning. Not necessarily. There are a lot of teams that could use help at the S position. He's not a starter by any means, but he's good depth and can carve out a role on STs for a lot of squads. Heck, I would bet a substantial amount that if we cut him he's on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster within a week. Yeah because of his relationship with Tomlin, he’s just not a good player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Just now, julian said: Yeah because of his relationship with Tomlin, he’s just not a good player Trouble is he's IS a "good" player. But that's likely his ceiling. Good. Fans have 2 categories for players. They are either awesome or trash. A roster needs role players and Hamlin is a good role player. I don't think he would ever be a Pro Bowl level talent but he is good enough to be on a roster. Look at it like this. There are 32 teams and I would estimate in total teams average 4 safeties per team. That's 128 players at the position league wide. There aren't 128 safeties better then Hamlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Yay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 We’re all behind Damar and always will be. What he went through last January was some scary stuff. I am glad he recovered and is healthy. Life is so much more than just about football and I am happy he deservedly won this award. With saying that it is now time to move on from him as a player for the Buffalo Bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, machine gun kelly said: I fully expected this award to go to him, but Flacco really deserved it. I mean I think Damar winning is a bit silly (he did almost die and played in the nfl again which is pretty amazing) but Flacco played in what 5 games and throw a ton of ints. if anyone should have gotten it, it should have been Baker. 3 minutes ago, Beast said: We’re all behind Damar and always will be. What he went through last January was some scary stuff. I am glad he recovered and is healthy. Life is so much more than just about football and I am happy he deservedly won this award. With saying that it is now time to move on from him as a player for the Buffalo Bills. We can’t cut him now! It will be like curse of Flutie and Red Jacket combined! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nephilim17 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Great human story that he came back. But, like many, I don't think he should win this award for riding the pine as a backup. Classy comments from Flacco but I'd rather give it to him for actually helping his team win. Whatever. It's political and it's over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 6 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: I mean I think Damar winning is a bit silly (he did almost die and played in the nfl again which is pretty amazing) but Flacco played in what 5 games and throw a ton of ints. if anyone should have gotten it, it should have been Baker. We can’t cut him now! It will be like curse of Flutie and Red Jacket combined! You make a solid point on Baker, and since I’ve seen all of his games living in Tampa, he had a tremendous year. People down here in Tampa really love what he accomplished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 The NFL administration has turned the league into a joke. The product on the field is great but that’s about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 minute ago, machine gun kelly said: You make a solid point on Baker, and since I’ve seen all of his games living in Tampa, he had a tremendous year. People down here in Tampa really love what he accomplished. It’s wild Cleveland could have just kept him and been in great shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 3 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: It’s wild Cleveland could have just kept him and been in great shape That’s true compared to the rapist who can’t even seem to make it on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 (edited) I get how people feel about Hamlin over someone like Lamar or Baker..I get it..but has anyone else died during a game and played snaps the next season? He literally came back from the dead and resumed his career. Edited January 27 by Gigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 4 hours ago, Bills!Win! said: Hamlin wins fake punt of the year Talk about a botched play starting with not running it to the wide side of the field or if you like calling it at all, but I digress, good for Damar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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