Damar Hamlin improvement

[Sparhawk]

Wonder if he play’s again ? As long as it was the impact that caused it and not some heart issue I’d say he definitely can if he recovers fully … League should make chest protectors mandatory after this !

Yeah, with Pronger in 1998, he was cleared and freakin' playing 2 days later after he was hit.
But, with Bouwmeester, they discovered he had a heart issue and was forced to retire.

Interesting nugget : the trainer, Ray Barile, was behind the bench and helped save both of these players

 

[PDay8810]

Was in today's team meeting via facetime.

Awesome stuff right here

 

[Southieinnc]

Wonder if he play’s again ? As long as it was the impact that caused it and not some heart issue I’d say he definitely can if he recovers fully … League should make chest protectors mandatory after this !

I don't think the chest protector would help against this (freak) injury.
This injury does not require great force - just incredible timing.

 

[Manster7588]

Wonder if he play’s again ? As long as it was the impact that caused it and not some heart issue I’d say he definitely can if he recovers fully … League should make chest protectors mandatory after this !

I think he will be able to. Question I have is will he.

If he chooses to play I have no issue, if he chooses to hang it up. I'll understand.

 

[wood20ks]

Thats awesome.....Damar,Im haapy for you and glad youre pulling l thru.....

But can we finally get over it and start thinking about other people in this world who's lives are also affected with deadly diseases,heart problems etc etc??

Just cause hes an NFL,your life is no better than any of ours on this board or any place else......

Time to get over it......

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

I don't think the chest protector would help against this (freak) injury.
This injury does not require great force - just incredible timing.

Actually they do have them specifically designed to stop that from happening, here is one as an example…

HART® Pad

Wearable chest pad with impact protection for the chest and heart. Ideal for sport and reduces risk of injury and commotio cordis.

unequal.com

 

[Carnzo]

I'm so happy he is recovering so well so fast.

That said Sunday's game, Buffalo 70, Patriots 0.

 

[PDay8810]

Thats awesome.....Damar,Im haapy for you and glad youre pulling l thru.....

But can we finally get over it and start thinking about other people in this world who's lives are also affected with deadly diseases,heart problems etc etc??

Just cause hes an NFL,your life is no better than any of ours on this board or any place else......

Time to get over it......

Men have situations while Women have drama.

 

[PDay8810]

I'm so happy he is recovering so well so fast.

That said Sunday's game, Buffalo 70, Patriots 0.

I'll take the Pat's plus 21

 

[Manster7588]

I'll take the Pat's plus 21

You'll ruin your $7.77

 

[PDay8810]

You'll ruin your $7.77

You're right.

Scratch all that

 

[Southieinnc]

Actually they do have them specifically designed to stop that from happening, here is one as an example…

HART® Pad

Wearable chest pad with impact protection for the chest and heart. Ideal for sport and reduces risk of injury and commotio cordis.

unequal.com

That is not as bulky as I expected. Would it work with all the other pads?

 

[Southieinnc]

Thats awesome.....Damar,Im haapy for you and glad youre pulling l thru.....

But can we finally get over it and start thinking about other people in this world who's lives are also affected with deadly diseases,heart problems etc etc??

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[boogiewithstu2007]

That is not as bulky as I expected. Would it work with all the other pads?

Good question, not sure, but I can imagine the league could have a company make some that could be comfortable and fit better …

 

[Dude]

That said Sunday's game, Buffalo 70, Patriots 0.

Don’t exaggerate friend, maybe 2 defensive TD for the Pats? Heheh

 

[Southieinnc]

Good question, not sure, but I can imagine the league could have a company make some that could be comfortable and fit better …

Maybe something like this?

 

[Chief Cola]

I don't think the chest protector would help against this (freak) injury.
This injury does not require great force - just incredible timing.

My first thought was boxing. The chest may not be a targeted area of the body but in thousands of fights you have to think sometimes punches land there.

 

[Southieinnc]

My first thought was boxing. The chest may not be a targeted area of the body but in thousands of fights you have to think sometimes punches land there.

Absolutely, just not at that mili-second.
I have a close friend that was a hell of a fighter. I used to box myself.
One day he was hitting the heavy bag and I commented on his technique. He responded with, "would it hurt?"
I told him no , of course.
Later that day after a couple of beers, he popped me in the chest. It hurt.
Next day he was ordering a pizza. When he turned around I popped him in the chest - right in the middle of the sternum, where it would not hurt anything. He quit breathing and after a moment he said he felt his heart stop.It was a good punch!
We did not think much of it at the time but after this incident with Damar, I reallize things could have gone very badly.....

 

[cowboycolors]

Absolutely, just not at that mili-second.
I have a close friend that was a hell of a fighter. I used to box myself.
One day he was hitting the heavy bag and I commented on his technique. He responded with, "would it hurt?"
I told him no , of course.
Later that day after a couple of beers, he popped me in the chest. It hurt.
Next day he was ordering a pizza. When he turned around I popped him in the chest - right in the middle of the sternum, where it would not hurt anything. He quit breathing and after a moment he said he felt his heart stop.It was a good punch!
We did not think much of it at the time but after this incident with Damar, I reallize things could have gone very badly.....

Guardian angel for both of you said I-need a beer and a 3 month vacation. The things we did when we were young and survived makes us shake our head when we get a few gray hairs and and a lot smarter

 

[BritishDolfan]

I think he will be able to. Question I have is will he.

If he chooses to play I have no issue, if he chooses to hang it up. I'll understand.

Pretty much. If he's medically cleared then it's up to him.