The Damar Hamlin incident is a precedent for how the NFL comes together to support in distressing moments. The Bills-Bengals game had a radical turning point after the athlete collapsed on the field. HC’s Zac Taylor and Sean McDermott are receiving major props for handling the situation. The Bengals HC also detailed his interaction with his Bills counterpart, and it is winning hearts.
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On Wednesday, Bengals coach Zac Taylor spoke to the media. He made his first appearance since Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during Cincinnati’s Monday night game against Buffalo. The HC described Sean McDermott’s concern about Hamlin after they transferred him to a medical facility.
Sean McDermott is winning hearts
According to Fox Sports, Coach Zac Taylor explained that the first thing he heard after walking toward Sean McDermott was, “I need to be at the hospital for Damar, and I shouldn’t be coaching this game.” Taylor also commended McDermott and the Bills for taking care of a complex issue.
When Bengals coach Zac Taylor walked over to the Bills sideline he said that Sean McDermott told him that he needed to be at the hospital with Damar Hamlin and not coaching that game.
— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) January 4, 2023
The NFL fans have high regard for coach Sean McDermott and share their thoughts on Twitter.
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A user said the Bills HC should be on the wall after the situation is sorted.
McDermott will be on the wall when it's all said and done.
— Joe Schmo (@PassThaGabagool) January 4, 2023
Another user has respect for Sean McDermott for his plan of action.
All the respect in the world for coach Taylor for how he handled the situation on Monday and since
— Steve (@UCFGrad1) January 4, 2023
Another user said this is why the players adore coach McDermott.
That’s why all the players love him. It’s not BS with Sean. He truly cares about all the players on a deeply personal level.
— Bills Mafia Rochester (@BillsMafiaRoc) January 4, 2023
This user said the NFL needs to hire Coaches Taylor and McDermott to teach everyone how to care about the athletes.
NFL should hire these two coaches to teach them how to legitimately care about the players. The NFL and Roger Goodell could use a lesson in humanity over greed
— K C (@420AlienSports) January 5, 2023
Another user said McDermott has leadership qualities.
Leadership is real. McDermott clearly has it.
— Chapman Rackaway (@DocPolitics) January 4, 2023
Moreover, this user said the Bills are a family and the HC is their second father.
Because they are family and Sean is their second father 💕.
— Carrie Stanley (@clstanley88) January 5, 2023
Another user said both teams showed compassion and humanity.
💯💯💯💯right … both teams showed true humanity and compassion ❤️❤️❤️
— Cynthia Bonner (@CynthiaSUNY1994) January 4, 2023
The NFL, not just the Bills and Bengals, stood by Damar Hamlin during these trying times. Moreover, the athlete also has a positive update on his health.
Damar Hamlin’s health showcases headway
Damar Hamlin met with an unfortunate accident that resulted in a cardiac arrest and was in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He has remained in the hospital since then. But there is a positive ray of hope coming from the medical facility.
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Damar remains in the ICU in critical condition with signs of improvement noted yesterday and overnight.
He is expected to remain under intensive care as his health care team continues to monitor and treat him.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 4, 2023
Damar Hamlin stays in a critical state in the intensive care unit after he abruptly collapsed during the game. However, the Bills issued an update, stating that the athlete had shown “signs of improvement” the day before.
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It is a positive sign, and the athlete is on the road to proper recovery.
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