Damar to play again?

[BeastMode54]

https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/08/sport/damar-hamlin-nfl-players-union-doctor-spt-intl/index.html

[Beast]

As long as he has no heart damage, has recovered and has a clean bill of health, why not if he wants to?

 

What happened to him was freak.

[BarleyNY]

I just hope he gets his full health back. I doubt many people would play again after going through what he did. I’m sure that many owners, GMs and coaches would not want to put someone who has been through all of that back on the field again either. I don’t know where he stands or where the Bills stand on that, but I expect an abundance of caution. 

[Logic]

While I agree that it seems more likely than not, it kind of seems like the guy who made this quote is speaking out of turn.

Using the word "guarantee"? I mean...it doesn't really feel like it's his place to say that...

[Gregg]

If he wants to play and the doctors give him a clean bill of health, then he will play. 

[reddogblitz]

I hope not.

[Kiva]

After the season was derailed, the Bills need to distance themselves from Damar. Wish him luck and move on. It’s just not worth the risk. 

[Mr Info]

Where did Dr. Mayer provide a basis for this statement? If the cause was provided as commotio cordis then that seems possible as other athletes have returned after suffering this. But the article states “The cause of his collapse still has not been determined.” so either this appears to be a poorly written article or Dr Mayer is aware of the cause but didn’t reveal it…or just a crappy article.

Two ESPN writers contributed to this article.

[Gregg]

Buffalo Bills on Twitter: "A true inspiration to all. ❤️💙 Congrats to @HamlinIsland on being named the @NFLPA 2023 Alan Page Community Award Winner: https://t.co/sXOIkBbQhm https://t.co/pLGKcPlQim" / Twitter

[17islongenough]

Can we bet on comeback player of the year in New York? 

[Logic]

7 minutes ago, reddogblitz said:

I hope not.

..........

Why?


 

6 minutes ago, Kiva said:

After the season was derailed, the Bills need to distance themselves from Damar. Wish him luck and move on. It’s just not worth the risk. 

WTF? Is this really a thing that you think?

Edited February 8, 2023 by Logic

[Gregg]

4 minutes ago, 17islongenough said:

Can we bet on comeback player of the year in New York? 

 

Didn't Saquon Barkley win it?

[17islongenough]

1 minute ago, Gregg said:

 

Didn't Saquon Barkley win it?

This would be for 2023

[Warcodered]

Everybody would understand if he did choose to walk away from playing football after what he's been through, but if his health recovers to the point he can come back and it's what he wants then that would be great.

[Captain Hindsight]

16 minutes ago, Gregg said:

If he wants to play and the doctors give him a clean bill of health, then he will play. 

This^

 

Eric Berry came back from cancer, as did Conner the RB for the Cards. 

 

Obviously thats up to Damar and his doctors

[Draconator]

Quote

Hamlin was honored on Wednesday as he won the 2023 NFL Players Association Alan Page Community Award. 

 

“I just want to say, ‘thank you’ and just thank God for being here and thank the other guys who was nominated for the award as well who did the work in their community,” Hamlin said.

 

“Giving back to my community has always been a big part of who I am. Thankful to my father who is right here behind me. Growing up just watching him do community days in our community and I just always waiting on my time when it came.

 

“I plan to never take this position for granted and always have an urgent approach in making a difference in the community where I come from and also community across the world,” Hamlin added.

 

The award “recognizes one player who demonstrates a profound dedication to positively impacting his team’s city and communities across the country,” according to the NFLPA.

 

[LabattBlue]

16 minutes ago, reddogblitz said:

I hope not.

If he is cleared, and the Bills want him back, who are we to say. 

[Success]

I'd love to see it, as long as he's cleared to return.  As a player, he got some criticism here - but we missed him when he was out, and he's one of the more physical players we have. Which is something we really need.

 

[John from Riverside]

I care more about damar Hamlin the person right now than I do the player

[Augie]

6 minutes ago, John from Riverside said:

I care more about damar Hamlin the person right now than I do the player

 

Agreed 100%. Having said that, if the person is cleared by his doctors, and he wants to play again, I think it’s his decision to make.