Damar Hamlin EXPECTED BACK!

[ChronicAndKnuckles]

I think it would be a PR nightmare if they release him. 

[purple haze]

29 minutes ago, Big Blitz said:

 

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.   

What some people need to say is that they are scared if he plays it might happen to him again.   He’s a bad memory they don’t want to be reminded of.  Just say that and stop saying he isn’t good or whatever.  That’s nonsense.  He’s an inconsistent, young player like most young players are.  Does so good things.  Does some bad things.

 

If doctors clear him (and he will have gone through extensive tests) there’s no reason he shouldn’t be able to play if he wants to.    If doctors don’t sign off he won’t be playing even if he disagrees with their assessments.

Edited March 17, 2023 by purple haze

[John from Riverside]

2 hours ago, Kiva said:

No thanks. Best of luck in the future. 

There’s nothing wrong with bringing him back to camp financially it cost us virtually nothing
 

If he can’t perform, and other safety, will take his place as the back up

[NoSaint]

2 hours ago, ngbills said:

Nice story. At best he is a back up S. 

Luckily we have two starting safeties 

[Goin Breakdown]

1 hour ago, ngbills said:

Just being honest. Good person and a great story. I’m talking about realistic expectations of his play. That a problem? 

You have to know by now that anything said is going to be a problem to someone?

[DapperCam]

Damar Hamlin with the SB sealing INT, like a fairytale.

[The 9 Isles]

[Tenhigh]

I remember a lot of "hot garbage" posts when we signed Poyer.

[Ethan in Cleveland]

2 hours ago, ArtVandalay said:

 

 

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. 

Except we do know. Because if it was Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy like Hank Gathers he would have an implantable defibrillator and no chance to play. 
Barring any lung injury from the CPR, he will be cleared to play.

[17islongenough]

They won't release him.   Not sure why people want that.   But saying that I hope he only plays in garbage time with Poyer and Hyde being back.   He's a pretty serviceable backup of fully healthy

[ArtVandalay]

10 minutes ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

Except we do know. Because if it was Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy like Hank Gathers he would have an implantable defibrillator and no chance to play. 
Barring any lung injury from the CPR, he will be cleared to play.

You don't know because the cause has never been disclosed and Hamlin declined to answer.

[Bob in STL]

3 hours ago, uticaclub said:

Pronger came to as they were cutting his jersey off, spent the night in the hospital and played the next game with a chest protector. It was playoffs

What a beast he was.  

[Since1981]

I don’t want to be the bills staff member who clears him and fluke #2 happens. 

[julian]

3 hours ago, ArtVandalay said:

 

 

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. 

You’re 100% correct, which is why it’s curious that many are shocked by the idea of Hamlin returning this season.

 

 Hamlin decking to answer was pretty telling, he seems to know his answer would be controversial or problematic for public consumption.

 

 

[Gugny]

There are some real a$$holes here. 
 

[DapperCam]

If he is truly back to form, Hamlin was a fine backup/depth safety. He played better than Jaquan Johnson, Cam Lewis and Marlowe for sure.

 

I don’t think he was really consistent enough to be a starter, but we have All Pro Po’ and Hyde back anyway.

[John from Riverside]

1 hour ago, Since1981 said:

I don’t want to be the bills staff member who clears him and fluke #2 happens. 

You best believe that whoever the physician is that clears him will be an outside physician and not a member of the bill staff

[Straight Hucklebuck]

😐

[Dr.Sack]

If docs, bills and the player all say go, then it’s go time. 

[BobbyC81]

5 hours ago, TheBrownBear said:

I thought Hamlin was pretty good last year.  Not great, but showed some promise.  Definitely happy to have him back as depth.

He was a good hard tackler but lacking some in coverage.