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‘”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.”‘

‘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.”‘

‘”Being recognized for the NFLPA Alan Page Community Award is humbling and a dream come true,” Hamlin said. “I’m humbled to even be mentioned amongst those guys. I’ve always wanted to impact my community and show that it’s possible to do great things. With this award, we’ll be able to impact even more people and keep this mission going.”‘

‘Hamlin began by expressing his gratitude and appreciation for the support that has been extended towards him, before thanking an extensive amount of people and groups.’

‘Buffalo’s defense finished No. 6 overall in 2022, but the pass defense ranked 15th. The safety position in particular was hampered by injuries. Both of the team’s All-Pro starters, Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde, missed extended time; and replacement Damar Hamlin missed the end of the year after suffering cardiac arrest on the field. Poyer was active for the Bills’ two playoff games, but Buffalo surrendered 58 combined points in those games, and the veteran was briefly sidelined after colliding with teammate Tre’Davious White on a deep ball against the Bengals.’

‘”Those guys are on their rookie deals. We’re paying Stefon Diggs a pretty hefty number. We’re paying Josh Allen a pretty hefty number. So, there [are] the constraints of the cap, but they have a really good team,” Beane said (via Sports Illustrated). “They’ve got some good young players. We’re gonna try to get as many good players as we can through the draft and through free agency. But, again, our cap situation is a little different.”‘

‘The Morse release wouldn’t be a move the Bills would be happy making, but given he suffered another concussion this season and the fact he’s turning 31 in April, it would hardly come as a shock. Morse was a low-key vital piece to Allen’s maturation, and even took a pay cut to stay with the team previously. These are the type of difficult decisions teams have to make when there’s a huge quarterback contract on the books. Morse retiring wouldn’t be surprising either.’

‘Apple later clarified on Twitter he had no ill intent toward Hamlin. “All love thoughts prayers and concerns to @HamlinIsland as he continues to recover from that tragic incident. Never would I make light of that scary unfortunate scene. This game is truly a dangerous risk to our bodies mind and spirit. Nothing but love to all my football brothers.”‘

‘Diggs defended his behavior on Twitter on Monday evening with three tweets, explaining he isn’t OK with losing and that he’s going to call out when the Bills don’t meet their standard. ‘

‘The 29-year-old, who has served as a Bills team captain for both of the 2021 and 2022 seasons after being acquired in a trade from the Minnesota Vikings in 2020, also lit into Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen late in the game on the sideline. Diggs caught four passes for 35 yards on a game-high 10 targets, but only two of them occurred in the fourth quarter with the Bills entered trailing 24-10.’

‘The offense let them down, but the Bills’ defense isn’t without fault. The Bills’ defense, after all, allowed Burrow to complete each of his first nine attempts as Cincinnati took a big lead early. They were pushed around by a Bengals’ offensive line that played without three starters.’

‘After spending time in the locker room, Hamlin went up to a suite. He did not go onto the field before the game.’

‘Prediction: Bills 26, Bengals 23.’

‘The pendants are 14K gold and measure 2.5 inches, and there is a heart at the bottom right side of the No. 3. The back of the pendant features a quote from Hamlin: “If you get a chance to show some love today do it! It won’t cost you nothing.”‘

‘More than 50,000 tickets were purchased by Bills and Chiefs season-ticket holders in the first 24 hours they went on sale for the game that would take place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, according to ESPN. The home of the Atlanta Falcons holds 71,000 people.’