What Bengals & Chiefs fans are saying about the situation:

[Caesar]

3 minutes ago, LeGOATski said:

Cool thread

Biased Cincy fan on a Bills fan site. Why are you here?

I am responding to a bunch of unread comments directed at me.  Why do you care?  Are you Mr. Message Board Policeman?  I have not broken any rules or been disrespectful.  You can't handle a different point of view, take your purse and block me. 

 

[LeGOATski]

3 minutes ago, Caesar said:

I am responding to a bunch of unread comments directed at me.  Why do you care?  Are you Mr. Message Board Policeman?  I have not broken any rules or been disrespectful.  You can't handle a different point of view, take your purse and block me. 

 

I should care. I frequent this site and enjoy my time here. It's annoying to have a Cincy fan come here to a Bills fan site and tell Bills fans that Cincy was going to win for sure and "every person in the world watching that game" knew it. You sound like a moron who needs to get a life. Don't come on to a Bills fan site and complain to Bills fans. Go wallow in your sadness with your fellow Cincy fans. I'll wear my Mr Message Board Police badge proudly and tell you to ***** off.

[BobbyC81]

13 minutes ago, LeGOATski said:

Cool thread

Biased Cincy fan on a Bills fan site. Why are you here?

He’s here because he’s a troll.  He’s still here because you’re feeding him.

[LeGOATski]

1 minute ago, BobbyC81 said:

He’s here because he’s a troll.  He’s still here because you’re feeding him.

Yeah, I've seen him around the whole week. First time responding. I'm not the one keeping him here. I just like to respond to trolls once with a piece of my mind before blocking them.

[HaldimandBills]

30 minutes ago, Caesar said:

McDermott gifted you guys the #2 seed and if you beat the Bengals, an AFC Championship at a neutral site.  That's pretty amazing.....

So what actually transpired? Per multiple sources who requested anonymity given the sensitive nature of the situation, Bengals players were informed by a member of the officiating crew that the game against the Bills would resume in 10 minutes.
 

As one source explained it, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow began throwing on the sideline after the Bengals noticed that Bills receiver Stefon Diggs was trying to get his teammates appropriately motivated to continue the game.
 

As the Bengals prepared to continue to play, it eventually became obvious that would not happen. At least one player heard Bills coach Sean McDermott say that the Bills would not continue, even if it meant forfeiting the game.
 

The Bengals were willing to accommodate the Bills. One player heard Bengals coach Zac Taylor offer to resume the game on Tuesday. Bengals players generally accepted the prospect of a one-day delay.
 

But then the Bills left Cincinnati. Multiple Bengals players were confused by that development as it occurred. On one hand, they were sensitive to the situation involving Damar Hamlin. On the other hand, they fully realized the stakes of the game. They wanted to get it played.
 

Bengals players were in the dark all week about the status of the game. They first heard that the game would be cancelled when the league announced it on Thursday night. Before that, they didn’t know whether they’d play the Ravens on Sunday or the Bills. Some thought they possibly would play the Bills on Thursday night.
 

For the Bengals, it’s a touchy subject. They understand that a serious health condition occurred. But they also believe that they have been given a raw deal by the league, both by canceling a game they wanted to play and by changing the rules regarding playoff seeding. The Bengals could have secured the No. 1 or No. 2 by beating the Bills. Now, their best-case scenario is No. 2, if they beat the Ravens and if the Bills lose to the Patriots.

Absolutely amazing that the league would change a rule on the books right before the playoffs....

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/07/on-monday-night-bengals-were-told-game-will-resume-in-10-minutes/

 

Are you a Bengals fan? Trying to find your angle here? What do you gain by posting this? A guy would've died had it not been for the immediate medical staff. The fact that he is going to live does not change he would have died had he not received medical attention. Here is a newsflash, the man's life was still very much in doubt until Wednesday. Stop acting like the Bills received this miracle from above that allowed them to avoid the Big Bad Bengals. DAMAR HAMLIN ALMOST DIED!!!

 

Do you feel the Bengals got screwed? Yes they did. What do you hope to gain by lecturing us about it? Many Bills fans felt the Bills should've forfeited the game. Heck if the Bills play the Bengals 2nd Round it should be played in Cincinnati as far as I'm concerned.

 

So I ask again what is your angle? You clearly don't give a damn about Damar Hamlin. Your only concern seems to be the Bengals seeding and are here to remind all of us Bills fans how unfair the NFL is. 

 

As for the OP. You are so wrong. Words cannot describe how wrong you are. Is this how messed up modern society has become? Apparently the show must always go on in this day and age of instant gratification. "Darn it! I need my entertainment and results and I need it now!" People whine about snowflakes without realizing they're the snowflakes. Apparently everybody has become so busy playing the victim that no one understands what true compassion means anymore. 

 

Thank You McDermott for being an adult and a Grounded Man in a situation that required it. As a first responder whose had to deal with some awful situations I am glad you were there for Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills, and the unselfish members of Bills Mafia. 

 

 

 

 

 

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

31 minutes ago, Caesar said:

McDermott gifted you guys the #2 seed and if you beat the Bengals, an AFC Championship at a neutral site.  That's pretty amazing.....

So what actually transpired? Per multiple sources who requested anonymity given the sensitive nature of the situation, Bengals players were informed by a member of the officiating crew that the game against the Bills would resume in 10 minutes.
 

As one source explained it, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow began throwing on the sideline after the Bengals noticed that Bills receiver Stefon Diggs was trying to get his teammates appropriately motivated to continue the game.
 

As the Bengals prepared to continue to play, it eventually became obvious that would not happen. At least one player heard Bills coach Sean McDermott say that the Bills would not continue, even if it meant forfeiting the game.
 

The Bengals were willing to accommodate the Bills. One player heard Bengals coach Zac Taylor offer to resume the game on Tuesday. Bengals players generally accepted the prospect of a one-day delay.
 

But then the Bills left Cincinnati. Multiple Bengals players were confused by that development as it occurred. On one hand, they were sensitive to the situation involving Damar Hamlin. On the other hand, they fully realized the stakes of the game. They wanted to get it played.
 

Bengals players were in the dark all week about the status of the game. They first heard that the game would be cancelled when the league announced it on Thursday night. Before that, they didn’t know whether they’d play the Ravens on Sunday or the Bills. Some thought they possibly would play the Bills on Thursday night.
 

For the Bengals, it’s a touchy subject. They understand that a serious health condition occurred. But they also believe that they have been given a raw deal by the league, both by canceling a game they wanted to play and by changing the rules regarding playoff seeding. The Bengals could have secured the No. 1 or No. 2 by beating the Bills. Now, their best-case scenario is No. 2, if they beat the Ravens and if the Bills lose to the Patriots.

Absolutely amazing that the league would change a rule on the books right before the playoffs....

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/07/on-monday-night-bengals-were-told-game-will-resume-in-10-minutes/

best thing for you to do is just move on. decisions were made. may not be what you and some of your teams players liked but as mentioned, they would of only and still could secure the 2 seed. laying all this out is now irrelevant since all have moved on and imo the league was more than fair given the situation. at the end of the day, whether you feel/felt the need to share your opinion or not, most wont care as for many the game was set back on the back burner until they knew whether the young man was going to survive or not.

 

time to move forward and as a bills fan on a bills board, I suggest taking future complaints to your own teams board because I could care less how you feel and I'm sure many here would feel the same.

[GunnerBill]

1 hour ago, Sjwalker1 said:

When he chose to take this team off the field he was over his head in that decision. His job is to get the players ready to play. The work done over this whole year is wasted. Many players now out on IR put their bodies in physical danger to win. Never has a coach done  what he did. It's understandable to worry about players hurt during the game but they get the best medical care on this planet. It isn't his job to make sure every player is feeling good about themselves. He's here to coach and not forfeit games because he believes he is there to be players parents.

 

You sir, are an idiot.

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

23 minutes ago, Caesar said:

When the league changes a rule on the books right before the playoffs that is not crying over spilled milk.  Every person in the world watching that game, including many on this site, saw the Bengals winning that game, possibly big. Already depleted secondary, lost 2 more guys, and Tre can not cover Chase, WTH are they thinking?   

But Cincy has proven that they can win on the road, we will see.  Bills got their 2nd round home game and neutral championship game, almost have to go to the SB with these circumstances.

they didn't win. they were not guaranteed they were going to win and ALL you can do at this point, is SPECULATE. and disclude me from seeing any result based off a 1 qtr of play.

 

good bye, enjoy the remainder of your season. maybe they'll meet again in the playoffs. for 4 qtrs.

[HaldimandBills]

Just now, DaBillsFanSince1973 said:

best thing for you to do is just move on. decisions were made. may not be what you and some of your teams players liked but as mentioned, they would of only and still could secure the 2 seed. laying all this out is now irrelevant since all have moved on and imo the league was more than fair given the situation. at the end of the day, whether you feel/felt the need to share your opinion or not, most wont care as for many the game was set back on the back burner until they knew whether the young man was going to survive or not.

 

time to move forward and as a bills fan on a bills board, I suggest taking future complaints to your own teams board because I could care less how you feel and I'm sure many here would feel the same.

 

He's here because he loves the drama and he doesn't know how to process what happened to his Bengals regarding the playoff seeding. 

 

I will admit what happened to the Bengals sucks and I'd feel the same way if the same happened to the Bills. But, Dear Lord to go to another teams forum and gripe about it shows that you clearly lack other positives in your life, your Bengals Fandom is the most important thing in your life or you're young and fortunate enough to not have a true life perspective. 

[GunnerBill]

32 minutes ago, Caesar said:

When the league changes a rule on the books right before the playoffs that is not crying over spilled milk.  Every person in the world watching that game, including many on this site, saw the Bengals winning that game, possibly big. Already depleted secondary, lost 2 more guys, and Tre can not cover Chase, WTH are they thinking?   

 

The only rule they have changed as far as I can see is the coin flip thing between you and Baltimore. I agree that bit was unnecessary and seemed to be to try and pacify Baltimore for what was the slightest disadvantage to them. 

 

The decision to base the rest of the seedings on win % where a game is cancelled is absolutely in the existing NFL rulebook. 

[ChasBB]

I also thought the team might stay the night in Cincinnati for potential resumption on Tuesday, but the Bills leaving town essentially took that option off-the-table - an option the Bengals were willing to pursue.  I have no problem with what McD did, but in all fairness to the Bengals, the Bills should have taken the 'L' via a forfeit instead of the NFL having to change playoff seeding rules and game locations, on-the-fly.  Unprecedented situation.  The NFL wasn't prepared for this is the bottom line and so this is what happens.  And the Bengals are kind of getting screwed.  As for the Bills, I'm not gonna say McD "lost the season" - he may have saved it.

[machine gun kelly]

Mods, please close this thread before it gets ugly.  These two are trolls, new users, (SHOCKER!) amd are clearly Cincy supporters.  That’s fine if they actually showed some GD respect.

 

A man almost died, or more accurate did die for a few minutes, until brought back to life.  If idiots are that into football, they care more about a game of entertainment over a man’s life is sick.  SICK!
 

Im so proud of this team, and our head coach.  As a small concession, we lost the #1 seed, not the Bengals.  Just because they scored first at 7-3 heads no bearing on our beloved Bills coming back and getting back into the game.

 

Were going to win today so the Bills lost on this situation, and the Chiefs would’ve been 2nd given their win last night.

 

So to finish, mods close this offensive thread.  Bungals fans, instead of onto, just go back to Cincy.  Take a page of you’re head coach and you’re  team, and act with a slight amount of dignity as they did Monday night.  Lastly, a reminder, you’re captains were fantastic and went to the Bills locker room to show their respect and solidarity.  You should follow them.  They are to be respected on OUR board, and they are by my TBD brothers.

 

As far as the board, and I mean the real people on this Bills site,  I’d just let this thread die.  I won’t come back to post again on this topic.

[Shortchaz]

The op is just a friendly reminder that alcohol IS a DEPRESSANT 

[HaldimandBills]

3 minutes ago, ChasBB said:

I also thought the team might stay the night in Cincinnati for potential resumption on Tuesday, but the Bills leaving town essentially took that option off-the-table - an option the Bengals were willing to pursue.  I have no problem with what McD did, but in all fairness to the Bengals, the Bills should have taken the 'L' via a forfeit instead of the NFL having to change playoff seeding rules and game locations, on-the-fly.  Unprecedented situation.  The NFL wasn't prepared for this is the bottom line and so this is what happens.  And the Bengals are kind of getting screwed.  As for the Bills, I'm not gonna say McD "lost the season" - he may have saved it.

 

NFL could've forced a forfeit. They didn't want to be the bad guy. It's an awful scenario all around. I feel for the Bengals. Almost wish they were in the NFC so we didn't have to play them. Either way a class organization who deserves a Superbowl Victory. 

[GunnerBill]

10 minutes ago, ChasBB said:

I also thought the team might stay the night in Cincinnati for potential resumption on Tuesday, but the Bills leaving town essentially took that option off-the-table - an option the Bengals were willing to pursue.  I have no problem with what McD did, but in all fairness to the Bengals, the Bills should have taken the 'L' via a forfeit instead of the NFL having to change playoff seeding rules and game locations, on-the-fly.  Unprecedented situation.  The NFL wasn't prepared for this is the bottom line and so this is what happens.  And the Bengals are kind of getting screwed.  As for the Bills, I'm not gonna say McD "lost the season" - he may have saved it.

 

Now that would have been a change to NFL rules. There is a very well established rule that exists where a game cannot complete. They cancel the game and use win percentage. It has been in the rule book for eons even if it hasn't been used and it was communicated to all the teams again very recently during covid. 

[billybob71]

this thread is a joke, most of these players are young adults in their early 20s who have developed beep friendships and they watched one of their own die on the field and be brought back. I shouldn't even be explaining this as most logical people understand this but if McD isn't who he is and pushes for the game to resume he would have totally lost his team and never gotten them back. Alot of Bills players would have checked out on the season if not longer.

[ChasBB]

2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Now that would have been a change to NFL rules. There is a very well established rule that exists where a game cannot complete. They cancel the game and use win percentage. It has been in the rule book for eons even if it hasn't been used and it was communicated to all the teams again very recently during covid. 

Not disagreeing, but it all revolves around "where a game cannot complete", I believe.  It appears that the Bengals felt they could  have completed the game on Tuesday, but Buffalo's actions (which, again, I'm okay with) didn't permit this to possibly happen.

[GunnerBill]

14 minutes ago, ChasBB said:

Not disagreeing, but it all revolves around "where a game cannot complete", I believe.  It appears that the Bengals felt they could  have completed the game on Tuesday, but Buffalo's actions (which, again, I'm okay with) didn't permit this to possibly happen.

 

The idea that the game could complete while Damar Hamlin was in an induced coma fighting for his life was for the birds I am afraid. Forget the Bills for a second I don't think the NFL was ever going to let that happen. Would have been an atrocious look for the league. 

 

It was a non-option. 

[UKBillFan]

31 minutes ago, HaldimandBills said:

 

NFL could've forced a forfeit. They didn't want to be the bad guy. It's an awful scenario all around. I feel for the Bengals. Almost wish they were in the NFC so we didn't have to play them. Either way a class organization who deserves a Superbowl Victory. 

The organisation is. I thought the fans were. Clearly not.

[Playoffs?]

2 hours ago, Sjwalker1 said:

When he chose to take this team off the field he was over his head in that decision. His job is to get the players ready to play. The work done over this whole year is wasted. Many players now out on IR put their bodies in physical danger to win. Never has a coach done  what he did. It's understandable to worry about players hurt during the game but they get the best medical care on this planet. It isn't his job to make sure every player is feeling good about themselves. He's here to coach and not forfeit games because he believes he is there to be players parents.

 

Please leave and never come back. 

P.S. Take Caesar with you.