‘McDermott revealed that fourth-year safety Damar Hamlin will start as veteran Mike Edwards continues to get up to speed on the defense after missing most of the summer with a hamstring injury.’
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Bills name two captains, 10 to 'leadership council', select Hamlin as opening-day starter
‘“The leadership structure is going to be different every year,” said McDermott. “Every team is different so just felt strongly that the leadership structure we put into place this year is what this team calls for and what it needs.”’
Predicting 2024 Bills win-loss record
’11-6.’
Damar Hamlin continues journey back from collapse by earning Bills' starting job Week 1
‘“I thank everybody in this entire building from the top down for supporting me and giving me the space to allow me to heal and have my process exactly how I needed it to go,” Hamlin said. “… Last season was primarily just about healing and making myself do the hard stuff, thrusting myself into things that were uncomfortable, that made me fearful or gave me anxiety. But I was doing the hard stuff last year to make it easier this year.”’
Thursday's Arizona Coverage
Arizona Cardinals at Buffalo Bills: Damar Hamlin gets 1st start since cardiac arrest (Arizona Republic)
Is the national narrative about Cardinals QB Kyler Murray as off base as it seems? (KMVP-FM)
Bold predictions for the Cardinals in 2024: Kyler Murray back in MVP race? (KMVP-FM)
Arizona Cardinals injury report: Weaver, Reiman banged up before opener vs. Bills (KMVP-FM)
Confident Kyler Murray Embraces Adversity As Teaching Tool (AZCardinals.com)
Marvin Harrison Jr. Finally Ready To Play In NFL (AZCardinals.com)
‘We Definitely Hear It’ – But What Does That Mean For Cardinals? (AZCardinals.com)
Injury Report: Week 1 vs Bills (AZCardinals.com)
Damar Hamlin’s season about more than just the firsts with Bills starting role
‘“They were the guys. So it was easy for me to just sit back and just pay attention and just learn and be a sponge,” Hamlin told The Post of Hyde and Poyer on Tuesday while promoting his partnership with Invisalign, which connects back to the company’s treatment program with the league that involves over 500 players.’
Damar Hamlin is a Bills starter, feels like himself again 20 months after cardiac arrest
‘”I’m feeling confident, man,” Hamlin on behalf of Invisalign, who’s worked with over 500 NFL players through their treatment program, told USA TODAY Sports. “Being able to just believe in yourself and knowing who you are. …I’m just locked in trying to do my best one day at a time.”’
Bills safety Damar Hamlin will start season opener against Cardinals
‘“I reflect back on the whole process and me not knowing if I would even be able to play again,” he added. “Last season was primarily just about healing and making myself do the hard stuff, thrusting myself into things that were uncomfortable, that made me fearful or gave me anxiety. But I was doing the hard stuff last year to make it easier this year.”’
Bills' Damar Hamlin to make first start since cardiac arrest
‘”Last season was primarily just about healing and making myself do the hard stuff, thrusting myself into things that were uncomfortable, that made me fearful or gave me anxiety,” Hamlin said.’
Damar Hamlin to make his first start in nearly two years after moving to front of Bills' depth chart
‘It’s been a remarkable climb back to the top for the 26-year-old Hamlin, whose life was altered after he suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals in January of 2023. He immediately collapsed and was taken care of by the team’s medical staff, who restored his heartbeat on the field before he was lifted on a stretcher and into an ambulance.’
Damar Hamlin Earns First Start for Bills Since Returning From Cardiac Arrest
‘Hamlin, who returned to action last season in a reserve role at safety for five games for Buffalo, will earn his most extensive playing time since the heart-related incident in January of 2023. He recorded two tackles last season in his limited playing time.’
NFL writer says Josh Allen is most physically imposing playmaker in football
‘“There’s no need to overthink Josh Allen’s ability, but it’s easy to do so,” Ruiz writes. “He breaks some of the traditional pillars of ‘good quarterbacking.’ There are times when he plays like a superhero who just got his powers and is recklessly testing his newfound abilities… He’s the league’s most physically imposing playmaker.”’
NFL writer picks surprising result in Bills vs. Cardinals Week 1 matchup
‘”The Cardinals were a feisty team last season and will be even better in 2024,” Prisco writes. “But this is a tough way to open, on the road against a Super Bowl contender. The Bills have a lot of new faces, but Josh Allen will still be Josh Allen. Even so, I think Arizona will keep this close. Bills in a tight one.’
Keon Coleman loves playing with Josh Allen
‘”He didn’t get named the captain, he earned that,” Coleman said. “He’s a very vocal guy. He leads by example, leads by communicating how each guy learns. On and off the field, he’s a great person… he knows how to cater to each person.”‘
As Bills get healthier, Damar Hamlin will start 2024 season at safety
‘Head coach Sean McDermott announced on Wednesday that safety Cole Bishop, wide receiver Curtis Samuel, and tight end Quintin Morris, who’ve all been limited recently, would be full participants at practice.’