BigAl2526 Posted January 26 Posted January 26 Congratulations. To be perfectly honest, he wouldn't be my choice for that award. My thought is that the award is for players who made a comeback that had relevance on the field of play. Hamlin played special teams and had a few reps on defense, but his role could have been filled by any safety who was signed by a team as a fringe member of the roster. I'm glad for him though, not just the award, but for his good health. 1 2 Quote
Warcodered Posted January 26 Posted January 26 Well it was going to be who Joe Flacco but then the Texans happened. Quote
Taro Nimbus Posted January 26 Posted January 26 I don't care what anyone says. The minute he even stepped foot on a football field after what he went through, that is amazing. He played special teams all year that he was active, so its not like he wasn't doing anything at all. People just love to complain about something. 3 2 4 1 3 Quote
BBFL Posted January 26 Posted January 26 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Taro Nimbus said: I don't care what anyone says. The minute he even stepped foot on a football field after what he went through, that is amazing. He played special teams all year that he was active, so its not like he wasn't doing anything at all. People just love to complain about something. You’re right. It is incredibly amazing he set foot on a field in such a short time frame. Though maybe they should have gone for the Walter Payton Award instead… With what he did regarding all the donations to his charity causes it was definitely worth a shout. Should be Baker as CPOY. Edited January 26 by BBFL 1 Quote
stuvian Posted January 27 Posted January 27 I saw him on the field very little. As a Bills fan I love Damar but he didn't deserve the award 1 1 5 Quote
Buffalo Super Fan Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Congratulations to Darmar Hamlin in my opinion. Go Bills! Let’s Go Buffalo 2 Quote
Since1981 Posted January 27 Posted January 27 It should be hard to argue the distance he “came back” relative to the distances others came back. From nearly dead on NFL field and back on NFL roster. . He was never a great DB but he came back the most. See Alex Smith 1 1 Quote
Man with No Name Posted January 27 Posted January 27 I've come around this. didn't think he deserved it in the spirit of what the award was made for, but this is a very special case. we don't need to be so rigid all the time. the man was dead for several? minutes on national TV. I sat in my living room and cried for him and his teammates, along with millions of others. this transcends what the award is meant to be. I applaud the choice, and hope everybody can see it is something meaningful and special and not just another participation award. he came back to life. literally. he is THE comeback player of the year 1 1 Quote
Jimmy Harris 69 Posted January 27 Posted January 27 The award has traditional recognized excellence on the field, apparently no more. The NFL is so entangled in feel good, identity politics and programming that upon nomination this was fait accompli. 1 1 1 1 Quote
Ya Digg? Posted January 27 Posted January 27 I don’t really understand the “he doesn’t deserve it crowd” How does he not deserve it? Because a couple of quarterbacks went from extremely crappy play to slightly above average play? 1 2 1 Quote
SinceThe70s Posted January 27 Posted January 27 21 minutes ago, Jimmy Harris 69 said: The award has traditional recognized excellence on the field, apparently no more. The NFL is so entangled in feel good, identity politics and programming that upon nomination this was fait accompli. At its core do you think Comeback Player is anything more than a feel good award? Quote
Jimmy Harris 69 Posted January 27 Posted January 27 It recognizes accomplishment on the field: 2022NFLQBGeno SmithSeattle Seahawks 2021NFLQBJoe BurrowCincinnati Bengals 2020NFLQBAlex SmithWashington Football Team 2019NFLQBRyan TannehillTennessee Titans 2018NFLQBAndrew LuckIndianapolis Colts 2017NFLWRKeenan AllenLos Angeles Chargers 2016NFLWRJordy NelsonGreen Bay Packers 2015NFLSSEric BerryKansas City Chiefs 2014NFLTERob GronkowskiNew England Patriots 2013NFLQBPhilip RiversSan Diego Chargers 2012NFLQBPeyton ManningDenver Broncos 2011NFLQBMatthew StaffordDetroit Lions 2010NFLQBMichael VickPhiladelphia Eagles 2009NFLQBTom BradyNew England Patriots 2008NFLQBChad PenningtonMiami Dolphins 2007NFLLDEGreg EllisDallas Cowboys 2006NFLQBChad PenningtonNew York Jets 2005NFLWRSteve Smith Sr.Carolina Panthers 2005NFLRILBTedy BruschiNew England Patriots 2004NFLQBDrew BreesSan Diego Chargers Quote
SoCal Deek Posted January 27 Posted January 27 18 minutes ago, Jimmy Harris 69 said: It recognizes accomplishment on the field: 2022NFLQBGeno SmithSeattle Seahawks 2021NFLQBJoe BurrowCincinnati Bengals 2020NFLQBAlex SmithWashington Football Team 2019NFLQBRyan TannehillTennessee Titans 2018NFLQBAndrew LuckIndianapolis Colts 2017NFLWRKeenan AllenLos Angeles Chargers 2016NFLWRJordy NelsonGreen Bay Packers 2015NFLSSEric BerryKansas City Chiefs 2014NFLTERob GronkowskiNew England Patriots 2013NFLQBPhilip RiversSan Diego Chargers 2012NFLQBPeyton ManningDenver Broncos 2011NFLQBMatthew StaffordDetroit Lions 2010NFLQBMichael VickPhiladelphia Eagles 2009NFLQBTom BradyNew England Patriots 2008NFLQBChad PenningtonMiami Dolphins 2007NFLLDEGreg EllisDallas Cowboys 2006NFLQBChad PenningtonNew York Jets 2005NFLWRSteve Smith Sr.Carolina Panthers 2005NFLRILBTedy BruschiNew England Patriots 2004NFLQBDrew BreesSan Diego Chargers Thanks for sharing. The really crazy part of the list is that Chad Pennington won it TWICE in the span of three seasons! Is that even possible? 1 Quote
julian Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Cut him and I suspect he’s out of the league or catches on to a practice squad somewhere for a year or two and then quietly exits the league without fanfare. Quote
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 27 Posted January 27 17 hours ago, Warcodered said: Well it was going to be who Joe Flacco but then the Texans happened. Votes were already made prior to the playoffs beginning. 49 minutes ago, julian said: Cut him and I suspect he’s out of the league or catches on to a practice squad somewhere for a year or two and then quietly exits the league without fanfare. Not necessarily. There are a lot of teams that could use help at the S position. He's not a starter by any means, but he's good depth and can carve out a role on STs for a lot of squads. Heck, I would bet a substantial amount that if we cut him he's on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster within a week. 1 Quote
Mr. WEO Posted January 27 Posted January 27 17 hours ago, Rico said: Lamar should’ve been most improved player IMO. it wasn't even Jackson's best season. Quote
Nextmanup Posted January 27 Posted January 27 It's time for his story to quietly fade into oblivion. I firmly believe the Bills didn't cut him simply b/c of his situation last year. Maybe he'll be cut this off-season. 1 1 Quote
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