Damar Hamlin EXPECTED BACK!

[BullBuchanan]

I thought Hamlin played well as a backup safety. he was a hard hitter who was aggressive to the ball. He had problems in coverage and took some poor angles, but lots of players did. He may never be a Pro Bowl caliber player, injury aside, but I'm cool keeping him as a #3 if he can return to form. We do need to draft a replacement for Johnson though. That dude is awful.

[Beast]

If he’s cleared medically and wants to play there is no reason he shouldn’t take the field.

[ArtVandalay]

46 minutes ago, julian said:

I believe Chris Pronger in the NHL suffered the same thing, had to be revived on the ice and returned in 4 games, hope I’m not remembering this story incorrectly 

 

59 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said:

 

Kinda, but not really. I've been expecting him back. That soccer player came back and had a career. This was such a random fluke that will likely never happen again to another player in our lifetime. A 24 year old athlete should be able to come back.

 

Now we have TOO MANY Safeties!

 

You two are speculating. Unless there is some new evidence I'm not aware of, they never released the cause for his incident. In fact, when asked directly in his interview with Strahan he declined to answer.

 

There's zero way for anyone to know if he is or isn't a risk moving forward not knowing the cause of his condition. 

Edited March 16, 2023 by ArtVandalay

[Not at the table Karlos]

9 minutes ago, BBFL said:

 There seems to be a decent number available who are around Damar’s talent level. 

Having a choice would you hope for the best via the draft or sign on through the current list of FA’s?

Prob draft. I want someone ready to take over when Poyer and Hyde retire or leave 

[papazoid]

i say not happening

 

"intention" is one thing.......i listened to damar's interview with michael strahan......i came away saying he will never play again......he will stick with the bills/nfl while recovering......but after a year or even two.....he will retire......but hey, anythings possible.  he still hasnt ruled out any and all pre-existing conditions that would make a return to risky......

[ngbills]

9 minutes ago, BullBuchanan said:

I thought Hamlin played well as a backup safety. he was a hard hitter who was aggressive to the ball. He had problems in coverage and took some poor angles, but lots of players did. He may never be a Pro Bowl caliber player, injury aside, but I'm cool keeping him as a #3 if he can return to form. We do need to draft a replacement for Johnson though. That dude is awful.

Agreed. Johnson is awful. Hamlin was serviceable and a good run defender. Willing to get dirty. In coverage he is lost. 

[BBFL]

4 minutes ago, Not at the table Karlos said:

Prob draft. I want someone ready to take over when Poyer and Hyde retire or leave 

We all would/do. Question becomes whether you have another season ending injury to one or both of Hyde/Poyer is that drafted talent NFL ready?

[Xwnyer]

Maybe they removed the 5G transmitter 

[Simon Says]

Not "expected", yet.  Says it is his INTENTION pending medical appointments

[DrDawkinstein]

1 minute ago, Herb Nightly said:

Not "expected", yet.  Says it is his INTENTION pending medical appointments

 

If he intends to, then Beane has to expect it in order to manage the roster and cap accurately. Expect it until they hear otherwise at this point.

[Not at the table Karlos]

13 minutes ago, BBFL said:

We all would/do. Question becomes whether you have another season ending injury to one or both of Hyde/Poyer is that drafted talent NFL ready?

Can't answer that question. If I could I'd be making lots of money as a GM. Free agents bust as well. There's risk either way. 

[Kiva]

17 minutes ago, Xwnyer said:

Maybe they removed the 5G transmitter 

You are about to be yolo’d. 😆 

Edited March 17, 2023 by Kiva

[JakeFrommStateFarm]

Please no.

 

Let's get another safety late in the draft and move in a different direction 

[Augie]

I don’t care WHERE he comes back, but if he’s cleared and he wants to do it, I hope it works out for him. Seeing that as it happened was one of those “you’ll always remember the moment” things. 

[Rico]

I feel terrible for him and wish him nothing but the best now & in the future, but there's just too much bad mojo left over from last year. No.

[HOUSE]

Wishing him the very best. Hopefully it works out 

[Simon Says]

40 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said:

 

If he intends to, then Beane has to expect it in order to manage the roster and cap accurately. Expect it until they hear otherwise at this point.

No,Beane seems patient and will wait for medical clearance . Just read the article; article doesn't use the word "expected".

[Big Blitz]

9 minutes ago, Rico said:

I feel terrible for him and wish him nothing but the best now & in the future, but there's just too much bad mojo left over from last year. No.

 

Bad mojo?

 

What are we doing here of course we want him to come back.  
 

First of all we know as a 2nd year player he was at worst a good backup to Hyde - he was ok - safeties take some time - See Poyer and Hyde as proof.  
 

Second, his presence means something bigger now. “That’s the guy that died on the field out here battling with us.”

 

I mean if people don’t get this I don’t know.  So long as Hamlin is a class dude (and by every indication he is) he’s the farthest thing from bad mojo or anything like that.  If he was constantly making things about “me” that’s different you better be elite if you’re like that.
 

But he seems like the guy you want on your team - the death on the field experience elevates him and that should only enhance this team’s chemistry.  And they’re going to need it because they’re going to be seriously challenged this season.   

Edited March 17, 2023 by Big Blitz

[Airseven]

1 hour ago, BeastMaster said:

Not a good player, and is a major health risk

 

I'd wish him well and let him know that we will be releasing him

I think he’s more of a distraction than a health risk. That story got so far off the rails…

[purple haze]

1 hour ago, BeastMaster said:

Not a good player, and is a major health risk

 

I'd wish him well and let him know that we will be releasing him

Players have to grow.  He’s still early in career.   Hyde and Poyer, in year 2, were nothing like they are now.