BillsShredder83

3 years ago this week for me, i was involved in gnarly accident. Was struck by a large vehicle, thrown 30 feet, 6-7 surgeries, lost a limb, nasty nasty concussion. I was unconscious for 5 or 6 days. Obviously different physical traumas, but i would guess the public would be surprised how much a victim like that can remember. I didnt remember anything about my accident, where i was/how i got hurt or any of my week in the hospital. Slowly with time, i started getting poloroid snapshots of different moments within that week. Years later i can remember several different clips from that first week. Will be interesting to see him fully recover and maybe get to watch his perception of his accident grow over the years as he tells the story. I half tried to share my perspective, half needed to vent a little here too. The timing of this so near my anniversary, has made me a little bit more raw this week than in past years. So thanks for that ❤️

I thought initially it may have been a concussion that made him fall, and a second one was possible during the fall. Obv bigger concerns now but his head snapping back after fall reminded me of both Tua concussions

I think it will come down to team vibe. If playets come out bouncing, pumping up crowd on 3rd downs, lrt out some visual emotion, cpuld be loudest place has ever been. Could also see team come out flat, would be understandable, and i could see the atmosphere being as flat as the team The fans and players could all benefit from reprieve, and i hope we all get it. I think players will be physically amped to play, but being unprepared after an unfocused week at OBD. JMO

Migjt sporadically see some of this, but also imagine theyre coached to play normal. Freak injuries are more likely imo when players turn off instincts and try to decide at what speed to do things. Would think this cpuld drive some strange non contact stuff

How many of us are right now wishing some trivial thing had altered time to prevent the incident. i.e. different play calling for him to be on sideline. ive wondered if maybe we didnt draft him, none of this wouldve ever happened or been even a concern. maybe hed got banged up in practice and was out this week? something to throw him off this timeline, where even if we didnt know what we avoided, wouldve caused this to never happen.... now think about the red light on the way home from work that pisses you off. or missing a flight, or getting a cold, things that upset us as humans. have to wonder how many near misses or avoided tragedies we've all had. i guess what im getting at is a more grateful outlook, in more of our lives, as humans. life is fragile, hug the ppl around you, even when they annoy or make mistakes. [for the believers in the group] anyone else look at this event and think how many potential players, staff, and fans this could bring closer to God. Im not the best at remembering to pray, reading my Bible, or at being a believer... but i know its stirred up a pretty emotional outpouring in the last 24hrs. How many hurting souls could find comfort from faith now, temporary or full time life changing experiences for these young hurt men. last thing i ever try to do is cram a belief at anyone, but if youre feeling that heartstring being pulled, explore it. Im devastated today, and glad to have this board as an outlet.

this is saying the commotio has a 10% survival rate? have to wonder how skewed stats might be with the bulk of them being young kids. Hamlin is carrying more muscle, hoping it helps support some of the blunt trauma

and witness it versus read second hand edited (wont see the replays we did, probably wont see everyone bawling, guys on all fours, or have to explain to their 7yr old live, why everyone is upset) news about it.

atleast in 200s when i wrestled it was the only sport where injuries increased as athletes gained more experience, backwards curve. def were concussions along the way, not that i knew it at the time... hard to say what effects exactly those have had on me, but was pretty directionless as a kid till i found that sport and the weightroom that went with

I dont want to go too far down this rabbit hole for obv reasons... but how extra insane does that make Raiders look for benching Carr, if theres an extra team. Couldve won Sunday already, add this and seems theyre best fit for that extra wildcard

Cinci can have all the compassion in the world and not like this IMO. Obv it was very early, amd they were winning, looking like they had better stuff. If something happens where Cinci pushes back against this, i think itll be unfair to make them out t9 be the bad guy. Theres just no good answers here. Regardless, Bengals coach has my full respect. I think a lot of coavhes woukd be tempted to accept a forfeit.... seems like he stepped up and "refused to play", helping us avoid an outright forfeit. Glad to see blame deflected at NFL FO, where it belongs

Jan 2nd lol

my link was though draftkings, always wondered what books Action is pulling their numbers from.... DK is 54/46

Theres no sure fire way to do it, but this is where I check. Handle %, is dollars being bet one way (100 > $1), where % of bets $1k ticket and $1 ticket carry same weight. The best signal I know to look for sharps $$... if 25% of bet tickets are one way, and they have 50% of the handle, that means the high dollar betters (theoretically "sharps") are betting that side. https://www.vsin.com/betting-resources/daily-betting-insights-for-mlb-nba-nhl/

54% buff $$, 46% cinci $$...... pretty even

I dont think anyone ever had him labeled as a young Antinio Brown, but a guy who can get open in short space, with his height, and hands, is a redzone target any team would love to have!

Im torn. As a football fan, its frustrating to see stupidity on that level (Texans Bill O'Brien). As a Bills fan, itd be funny and solidify another 3 years of breezing to AFCE Champs

You mean blatant tackle, up to and including yank party on a face mask... good question Hell to the no, and i havent been piling on dane like a lot of the board

I dont think coaches think like that, not as the 1 seed. You dont play cute games to try and change who you draw. You do whats best for your team... could be rest starters. Could play them whole games, as to not get rusty over 2 weeks. Or, most likely, predetermined 2-3 drives on both sides, than yank em. You only consider why which of the 3 is best for your team, and dont let a team preference sway you.

Not before the 2nd round, which is a dream 2nd rd draw

Another TD today!

If we decide to not extend Gabe i could see us go after a top WR, just not the huge names like Hopkins or Evans. Thinking a level down like the Hollywood Brown, Aj Brown type deals we saw last offseason. We revolve around Josh. We could choose not to be patient in drafting one, our window is now. Could make a similar signing, draft OL early and often and choose to let Gabe play out and Ed Oliver move on

Knox, keep chains moving

teams always get a lil juice after bringing in an interim coach, same as a needed qb change does. lets hope they play with their hair on fire. hackett was a huge problemmmmmmmmmmmm. lets hope their issues were more hackett, and we see a spark of old Russ Urkel Wilson

A slot beast is absolutely worth a #1 to me. Would need to be a zone beater like Cole 2020, but wpuld prefer they also bring elite speed. Cant say i know who that is, but we are sorely missing production out of that position! Chain moving is alwaya going to help points, but the dink n dunk offense is always reliable, unlike a team relying on big plays constantly. Also helps control TOP (was essentially our run game 2020) and keep defemse fresh. Love it! Anyone know who matches that profile best?

G2 check that episode Was that very recent? Not seeing it in my podcast app. Newest one has Berman