If the Chiefs had 4 losses instead of 3, the Bills would benefit with the tie.
- buffalofan19

correct

I have never seen football players openly sobbing. How many times do you think they have seen a teammate die on the field then have CPR and AED used to bring them back to life? I bet it is traumatizing to those players. I was shook last night and still am and I am just a fan.
- hehateme

As tragic and traumatizing as it is. And it is really tragic, theres no getting around that.

But there is also no getting around the only thing that is certain in life.

The team/league should take all the time it needs to get through this but you cannot just stop the world because of it. It took 2 weeks for the NFL to return after 9/11. That's your time limit if you think the league should be put on hold.

then you give the chiefs the 1 seed and baltimore no chance to win their division


the nfl is in a no win situation
- homiedclown

It sucks, but there's nothing artificial about it.

We still don't have an update on his condition, that plays a big part it what happens next.

Agreed, a whole different experience when you see something like that unfold in front of your eyes. Not a easy thing for people to just put aside.
- Buff36

leaders lead during times like this


coaches and captains

9/11 was a National Tragedy
- Nightmare Fuel

And games were played 12 days after. And other sports played earlier in the same city

If they don't have it in them to return this season why would they have it in them to return in 6 months?
- DirtyDan

Because some might need some serious counseling for a while.

Some guys might need more than 6 days to decide if they want to do this anymore. Especially veterans who are well off and have made their money.

It sucks, but there's nothing artificial about it.

We still don't have an update on his condition, that plays a big part it what happens next.
- Lunaion

well no matter what the bills will be back on the field sunday

unless they forfeit vs the pats



the nfl will have to make a decision on last nights game by thursday IMO

leaders lead during times like this


coaches and captains
- homiedclown

And making the tough call that you don’t want your players in a vulnerable spot because they can’t focus or give it their all is being a leader

And making the tough call that you don’t want your players in a vulnerable spot because they can’t focus or give it their all is being a leader
- sbroads24

football has been a violent sport long before last night

there is a risk in everything you do in life

And games were played 12 days after. And other sports played earlier in the same city
- DirtyDan

falling coconuts kill 150 people a year roughly

9/11 was a National Tragedy
- Nightmare Fuel

Sure, but this was a highly personal tragedy and in some ways that is far worse for someone who puts their body on the line. They watched their brother possibly dying on the field. Worse, they might be starting to question themselves about their own safety in the game.

leaders lead during times like this


coaches and captains
- homiedclown

Very True homie, but some people handle things differently. You could see that just by what we saw coming from players.

football has been a violent sport long before last night

there is a risk in everything you do in life
- homiedclown

And if they collectively decide that 6 days is too soon to go back and take those risks then who cares?

It’s a sport. There’s absolutely no real life stakes at play if they cancel/postpone/forfeit games.

falling coconuts kill 150 people a year roughly
- homiedclown

My family member dies I get x amount days depending where I live. (and the x is usually 2-3)

If they want to take more time off to get their head space right I have no problem but the game Sunday should be played by those who can.

If Bills can't play they FF

Sure, but this was a highly personal tragedy and in some ways that is far worse for someone who puts their body on the line. They watched their brother possibly dying on the field. Worse, they might be starting to question themselves about their own safety in the game.
- Slump Buster

That's it right there. Mental part is very big here.

And if they collectively decide that 6 days is too soon to go back and take those risks then who cares?

It’s a sport. There’s absolutely no real life stakes at play if they cancel/postpone/forfeit games.
- sbroads24

Just peoples jobs, careers, livelihoods.

World does not and should not stop for this.

Because some might need some serious counseling for a while.

Some guys might need more than 6 days to decide if they want to do this anymore. Especially veterans who are well off and have made their money.
- sbroads24

Counter argument is that you can say that for the entire league. The NFL is a close-knit fraternity. Tee Higgins is pretty beat up about this, understandably, and at least some of those players close to him, even those not involved in this game have to be thinking "what if that were me?".

Different players will respond differently. Some will want to stop and reflect, as you say. Others will want to keep playing to keep their minds off it. Neither is a wrong answer.

My family member dies I get x amount days depending where I live. (and the x is usually 2-3)

If they want to take more time off to get their head space right I have no problem but the game Sunday should be played by those who can.

If Bills can't play they FF
- DirtyDan

Difference is were you standing there when it happened. Not to take anything away when Family dies. Little different when you actually see it happen.

Just peoples jobs, careers, livelihoods.

World does not and should not stop for this.
- DirtyDan

The NFL can afford to pay employees who would be effected.

Come on

Counter argument is that you can say that for the entire league. The NFL is a close-knit fraternity. Tee Higgins is pretty beat up about this, understandably, and at least some of those players close to him, even those not involved in this game have to be thinking "what if that were me?".

Different players will respond differently. Some will want to stop and reflect, as you say. Others will want to keep playing to keep their minds off it. Neither is a wrong answer.
- buffalofan19

I’m not advocating for them to pack up and quit. I’m simply saying it’s an option and completely understandable one

I’m not advocating for them to pack up and quit. I’m simply saying it’s an option and completely understandable one
- sbroads24

no way these players quit

falling coconuts kill 150 people a year roughly
- homiedclown

Falling coconuts are not on national TV and the most watched sporting event every week. Your takes suck and you sound like a Richard. Grow a heart.

well no matter what the bills will be back on the field sunday

unless they forfeit vs the pats



the nfl will have to make a decision on last nights game by thursday IMO
- homiedclown

Sounds like we're not going to get an update on his condition today. Trying not to read too much into that. I think everything is on hold until they know.

Falling coconuts are not on national TV and the most watched sporting event every week. Your takes suck and you sound like a Richard. Grow a heart.
- Bufsaints8

life goes on


the world keeps spinning


some people are better off in a spider hole with a comfort blanky


have a nice day under the rock

Sounds like we're not going to get an update on his condition today. Trying not to read too much into that. I think everything is on hold until they know.
- Lunaion

yup, which is exactly what the nfl statement today did, hits the pause button

and none of us in a hockey chat room know how those in the bills locker room feels other than they are a family