‘“First I would just like to thank God for even being here,” an emotional Hamlin said. “Every day I’m amazed that my experiences could encourage so many others across the country and even across the world. Encourage to pray, encourage to spread love and encourage to keep fighting no matter the circumstances.”’
BillsBeat - February 10, 2023
NFL Honors: Hamlin Joins Medical Staff That Saved His Life
‘“My entire life, I felt like God was using me to give others hope and now with a new set of circumstances, I can say he’s doing what he’s always done,” Hamlin said from the stage at Phoenix Convention Center. “I have a long journey ahead, a journey full of unknowns and a journey full of milestones, but it’s a lot easier to face your fears when you know your purpose.”’
Damar Hamlin Put Prayer In Football Back In The Spotlight
‘Over the next few days, #PrayForDamar was trending. Hamlin’s family and friends requested more prayers while he was hospitalized and after his release. Faith was back at the forefront in the NFL for the first time since praying on the field was referred to as Tebowing.’
Bills' Damar Hamlin gives emotional speech at NFL Honors
‘Bills legend Jim Kelly and actress Sheryl Lee Ralph welcomed both the Bills and Cincinnati Bengals’ medical staffs to the stage, as well as workers at the University of Cincinnati Health Center, where Hamlin stayed for over a week.’
Bills’ assistant athletic trainer who performed CPR on Damar Hamlin receives one NFL MVP vote
‘According to The Associated Press’ Rob Maaddi, Kellington received one vote for NFL MVP from veteran ESPN reporter Suzy Kolber who said her vote was a “symbolic gesture representing ‘everyone’ who carries the weight of that job, every week. They rarely get the recognition they deserve.”‘
NFL Honors celebrates group that saved Bills' Damar Hamlin
‘”Every day I am amazed that my experiences could encourage so many others across the country and even across the world,” Hamlin said. “Encourage to pray, encourage to spread love, and encourage to keep fighting no matter the circumstances. Sudden cardiac arrest was nothing I would have ever chosen to be a part of my story, but that’s because sometimes our own visions are too small even when we think we are seeing the bigger picture.’
Bills' Damar Hamlin makes appearance at NFL Honors to accept community service award
‘”Sudden cardiac arrest was nothing that I would have ever chosen to be a part of my story, but that’s because sometimes our own visions are too small even when we think we’re seeing the bigger picture. My vision was about playing in the NFL and being the best player that I could be, but God’s plan was to have a purpose greater than any game in this world. My entire life, I felt like God was using me to give others hope. And now, with a new set of circumstances, I can only say he’s doing what he’s always done. I have a long journey ahead. A journey full of unknowns and a journey full of milestones, but it’s a lot easier to face your fears when you know your purpose.”‘
Bills assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington receives vote for NFL MVP
‘Per the Associated Press, the vote came from ESPN’s Suzy Kolber. She said that it was a “symbolic gesture representing ‘everyone’ who carries the weight of that job, every week. They rarely get the recognition they deserve.”‘
Bills’ Damar Hamlin Gives Emotional Speech During NFL Honors
‘Hamlin walked onto the stage inside Phoenix’s Symphony Hall to a thunderous ovation after a rousing introduction from Emmy award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and Bills legend and Hall of Famer Jim Kelly. The Bills and Bengals medical staffs, as well as the staff at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, flanked the 24-year-old as he stood at the mic and delivered an emotional speech thanking them, his family and the rest of the world for their help and support.’
Bills' Damar Hamlin gives emotional speech at NFL Honors, backed by medical team: 'The journey will continue'
‘When he joined them on stage during the program, there was clearly a lot of emotion running through Symphony Hall in Phoenix.’
Bills trainer who helpd save Damar Hamlin's life gets NFL MVP vote thanks to Suzy Kolber's gesture
‘ESPN’s Suzy Kolber, who cast her fifth-place vote for Kellington, told the Associated Press’ Rob Maaddi that it was a “symbolic gesture representing ‘everyone’ who carries the weight of that job, every week.” “They rarely get the recognition they deserve,” Kolber told Maaddi.’
Hamlin: 'The journey will continue'
‘At the NFL Honors ceremony on Thursday in Phoenix, the league recognized Hamlin once again, as he took to the stage to along with medical staff from the Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, and the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.’
Bills Community Benefits Agreement reaches “beyond the stadium,” community group says
‘The Bills are committing to $3 million in investments annually, which, adjusting for inflation, is expected to amount to more than $100 million over the course of the 30-year lease. Elected officials and community groups insisted this would have to be part of the deal if the team wanted $850 million in public money for the $1.4 billion stadium’s construction.’
BillsBeat - February 9, 2023
Lorenzo Alexander, Takeo Spikes want Tremaine Edmunds stay in Buffalo, but recognize realities of the NFL
‘“I can look at this from many perspectives. You have to understand what you bring to the table as a player and know that if you’re successful in a system – not saying that you’re a system player – but there is something to be said for knowing when you’re comfortable and you know what’s expected of you,” Spikes said. “He’s checked off every box on that list since he’s been there. If you decide to move on and go somewhere else, make sure you have that same support, make sure that they’re putting a premium emphasis on making sure that you’re comfortable in that defense and providing you with the people that you need in front of you in order to be successful. I think that’s the way I would look at it from a free-agent standpoint.”‘
Bills' Damar Hamlin wins NFLPA community service award: 'It's a blessing to be a blessing'
‘”One of my favorite quotes: ‘It’s a blessing to be a blessing,’ ” Hamlin said. “With that being said, I plan to never take this position for granted, and always have an urgent approach in making a difference in the community – where I come from and also in communities across the world.”‘