‘“I reflect back on the whole process and me not knowing if I would even be able to play again,” he added. “Last season was primarily just about healing and making myself do the hard stuff, thrusting myself into things that were uncomfortable, that made me fearful or gave me anxiety. But I was doing the hard stuff last year to make it easier this year.”’
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Bills' Damar Hamlin to make first start since cardiac arrest
‘”Last season was primarily just about healing and making myself do the hard stuff, thrusting myself into things that were uncomfortable, that made me fearful or gave me anxiety,” Hamlin said.’
Damar Hamlin to make his first start in nearly two years after moving to front of Bills' depth chart
‘It’s been a remarkable climb back to the top for the 26-year-old Hamlin, whose life was altered after he suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals in January of 2023. He immediately collapsed and was taken care of by the team’s medical staff, who restored his heartbeat on the field before he was lifted on a stretcher and into an ambulance.’
Damar Hamlin Earns First Start for Bills Since Returning From Cardiac Arrest
‘Hamlin, who returned to action last season in a reserve role at safety for five games for Buffalo, will earn his most extensive playing time since the heart-related incident in January of 2023. He recorded two tackles last season in his limited playing time.’
NFL writer says Josh Allen is most physically imposing playmaker in football
‘“There’s no need to overthink Josh Allen’s ability, but it’s easy to do so,” Ruiz writes. “He breaks some of the traditional pillars of ‘good quarterbacking.’ There are times when he plays like a superhero who just got his powers and is recklessly testing his newfound abilities… He’s the league’s most physically imposing playmaker.”’
NFL writer picks surprising result in Bills vs. Cardinals Week 1 matchup
‘”The Cardinals were a feisty team last season and will be even better in 2024,” Prisco writes. “But this is a tough way to open, on the road against a Super Bowl contender. The Bills have a lot of new faces, but Josh Allen will still be Josh Allen. Even so, I think Arizona will keep this close. Bills in a tight one.’
Keon Coleman loves playing with Josh Allen
‘”He didn’t get named the captain, he earned that,” Coleman said. “He’s a very vocal guy. He leads by example, leads by communicating how each guy learns. On and off the field, he’s a great person… he knows how to cater to each person.”‘
As Bills get healthier, Damar Hamlin will start 2024 season at safety
‘Head coach Sean McDermott announced on Wednesday that safety Cole Bishop, wide receiver Curtis Samuel, and tight end Quintin Morris, who’ve all been limited recently, would be full participants at practice.’
Hamlin blessed to get another starting opportunity with Bills
‘”The opportunity that was there, he took advantage of it and was consistent, built a certain level of rapport with ‘T-Rapp’, and that’s important as well at the safety position,” McDermott explained. “Watching those two communicate, I’m anxious to watch both of them play this weekend.”‘
Allen, Bernard named captains for 2024 Bills season
‘McDermott adds there will be a leadership committee of 10 other players that will help lead the team along side Allen and Bernard.’
Opinion: Howard Picks the Bills: Week 1
‘However, Howard was confident in the Bills’ ability to turn up the heat in the final stretch of the season, having Buffalo win five of the last six games to finish at 10-7.’
Why the Buffalo Bills chose Josh Allen and Terrel Bernard as their only captains
‘A change in leadership was inevitable with so many new faces on the roster. Of the eight Bills captains in 2023, only two remain on the roster (Allen and Von Miller) this season. Allen is an obvious choice and has been the Bills face of the franchise since he was drafted in 2018. This team goes as Allen goes and that will continue this season.’
Here are the new food and drinks you can get at Highmark Stadium during Buffalo Bills games
‘The Buffalo Bills will kick off the season on Sunday at Highmark Stadium against the Arizona Cardinals and with a new season comes new food and drink offerings.’
Damar Hamlin returns to starting spot he held before collapse on field
‘“What else can’t this young man do?” coach Sean McDermott awed Wednesday after the Bills released their first depth chart of the regular season. “It’s one thing to come back off of an ACL or a broken bone, it’s another thing to come back off of what he came back off of.”’
New Bills stadium food includes 2-foot nachos, ‘The Milano’ sandwich, more
‘“The culinary has been focusing a lot on the guest experience, of course,” Delaware North executive chef Stephen Forman said. “Going into other areas of global flavors, looking at some of the global flavors that are becoming very popular.”’