‘But that’s just it — there is nothing routine about the NFL. Trust me, what seems to be relatively benign contact between a safety and a receiver from room-temperature conditions in your living room is anything but.’
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Damar Hamlin collapse ‘kind of a blur’ for shocked Joe Buck
‘“My natural instinct at that moment is not to talk,” Buck said on the phone. “That’s the last thing I want to do is to put my words to this serious situation. It’s very counterintuitive as the football play-by-play guy about somebody having CPR administered to him in the center of a stadium with 65,000 people in it and a national television audience. It’s just a weird place to be.’
Bart Scott bizarrely blames Tee Higgins for lowering helmet on Damar Hamlin hit
‘While discussing the play and NFL rules during a Tuesday appearance on ESPN’s “First Take,” Scott explained that Higgins lowered his helmet, causing Hamlin’s chest to be exposed during the hit. His comments didn’t go over well on Twitter, with some people accusing him of blaming Higgins for the tragic incident.’
Bills-Bengals will not resume this week as Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition
‘The Bills, Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs are in the mix for the No. 1 seed in the conference, which means a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage throughout the postseason remain up for grabs.’
How will Damar Hamlin incident affect teammates? A former player shares his experience
‘“But when it’s life or death, or an ability to walk or not walk for the rest of your life, that’s mental. It’s like, ‘Man, will I ever be able to get over what I just witnessed?’ I feel for Damar and his family but also his teammates. Because I know the feeling down deep in my soul on whether or not I ever wanted to play football ever again. I’m sure there are a lot of players in the NFL that feel the same way I felt back in 2017.”’
Jim Kelly’s wife Jill organizes Damar Hamlin vigil outside Bills’ stadium
‘And it was Jill Kelly, wife of legendary Bills quarterback Jim Kelly, who helped organize the event, according to multiple reports.’
A united America prays for Damar Hamlin
‘It all speaks volumes about the hearts of Americans: “Last night was supposed to be a great night for the NFL,” said Bengals President Mike Brown. Instead, “humanity and love rose to the forefront.”’
ESPN’s immediate coverage of Damar Hamlin situation done with right tone | Opinion
‘Almost immediately, the network gave viewers an idea of the gravity of what transpired by showing the traumatized faces of Bills and Bengals players. The zoomed-out view provided some level of privacy during an unfolding public tragedy. ESPN made the right call in not replaying Hamlin’s hit and subsequent collapse multiple times.’
Bills-Bengals game suspended after Damar Hamlin’s collapse won’t be resumed this week, NFL says
‘”The NFL has made no decision regarding the possible resumption of the game at a later date.”‘
After Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest, NFL had no choice but to suspend the big game | Opinion
‘Now it’s possible that the NFL could table the final game of Week 17 and finish its regular season with an imbalanced schedule for two teams. As the Covid-19 pandemic raged in 2020, the NFL furiously exercised all options and flexibility to play a complete schedule, revising the schedule along the way to account for outbreaks that hit various teams. The NFL wound up playing games on every single day of the week – including Tuesday and Wednesday – to pull off its mission for a complete season that preserved the integrity of the playoff races.’
Explainer: What Happened To Damar Hamlin?
‘Cardiac specialists say it’s too soon to know what caused Hamlin’s heart to stop, but a rare type of trauma called commotio cordis is among the possible culprits. Commotio cordis occurs when a severe blow to the chest causes the heartbeat to quiver, leading to sudden cardiac arrest.’
NFL Players, Communities Rally For Bills Safety Damar Hamlin
‘Players and fans from across the NFL rallied to Hamlin’s support, with vigils held in Cincinnati and outside the Bills’ home stadium. The shock of what happened also reverberated in Pittsburgh, where the 24-year-old Hamlin grew up and was determined to give back to those in need.’
Fans Give Millions To Damar Hamlin’s Toy Drive For Kids
‘The result: roughly $5.5 million donated in the first 24 hours after his injury. And the number is climbing.’
NFL Balances Emotions, Tight Schedule After Hamlin Shock
‘No decision regarding the possible resumption of the pivotal Bills-Bengals game has been made. The game was suspended in the first quarter when Hamlin suffered the cardiac arrest after making a tackle.’
ESPN Carefully Navigated Coverage Of Hamlin Collapse
‘”We tried our best to be human in the moment,” Van Pelt said Tuesday. “We would have tried to do a great job with a great game, and it would have been a hell of a lot of fun, and then this wasn’t. That was the gravity of it. And the seriousness of it was unusual.”’