“I guarantee you Damar Hamlin will play . . . again”

[Woodman]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/02/08/nflpa-medical-director-i-guarantee-you-damar-hamlin-will-play-again/

NFLPA medical director: “I guarantee you Damar Hamlin will play . . . again”

In response to a caller who asked whether Hamlin will ever play again, Mayer said this: “I don’t want to get into HIPAA issues, but I guarantee you that Damar Hamlin will play professional football again.”

It’s the first time anyone has suggested that Hamlin’s recovery from a January 2 cardiac arrest would eventually allow him to play football again. And there was no equivocation in Mayer’s response.

With the “if” apparently settled, the next question is the “when.” Could it be as soon as 2023? The fact that Dr. Mayer already knows Hamlin definitely will play again would make that timeline not a major surprise.

[jamze132]

Re: “I guarantee you Damar Hamlin will play . . . again”

Of course he’ll play again.

[Turf]

Re: “I guarantee you Damar Hamlin will play . . . again”

I think he will be too big of a distraction and too risky. I don't like it.

[Mace]

Re: “I guarantee you Damar Hamlin will play . . . again”

Maybe he will and my best to him for it. He's not real good though.

[Typ0]

Re: “I guarantee you Damar Hamlin will play . . . again”

How does a dr. who understands life and death make guarantees for anyone tomorrow? Not sure I find the statement credible at all on its face it has problems. Glad to hear the positivism about Hamlin but if he plays football is really irrelevant to what is important for him.

[Woodman]

Re: “I guarantee you Damar Hamlin will play . . . again”

How does a dr. who understands life and death make guarantees for anyone tomorrow?

That is the same question I have.

Why put it out there ...... there's plenty of time.

Don't get it at all.

[kgun12]

Re: “I guarantee you Damar Hamlin will play . . . again”

A better question might be does Damar want to play again?

[Woodman]

Re: “I guarantee you Damar Hamlin will play . . . again”

A better question might be does Damar want to play again?

The answer to that question would mean so much more.

Family will play a huge part in it I'm sure.

[Ed]

Re: “I guarantee you Damar Hamlin will play . . . again”

If an NFLPA director is making a statement like that publicly I would imagine that they have some knowledge that it's Damar's desire and intention to continue playing. If there's nothing preventing a full recovery and him getting back to his normal strength, I would guess he returns to the team next season.

[YardRat]

Re: “I guarantee you Damar Hamlin will play . . . again”

Best of luck, health and happiness to him moving forward and I hope he can achieve whatever he wants to but if I'm the team I'm adding some pretty strong language to his contract absolving the organization of any future liability before he puts on pads or steps on the field. I've got to believe an event like this has to affect the ability to even pass a physical at least a little bit.

[imbondz]

Re: “I guarantee you Damar Hamlin will play . . . again”

I think he will be too big of a distraction and too risky. I don't like it.

For about 2 weeks. Then it won’t be a big deal.

[OpIv37]

Re: “I guarantee you Damar Hamlin will play . . . again”

I think he will be too big of a distraction and too risky. I don't like it.

It'll go away quickly. Remember when Tedi Bruschi came back after all the concussions? In his first game back against us, the announcers couldn't STFU about the situation and it was a huge deal. Then nothing bad happened to him and everyone forgot about by their next game.

[Discotrish]

Re: “I guarantee you Damar Hamlin will play . . . again”

If an NFLPA director is making a statement like that publicly I would imagine that they have some knowledge that it's Damar's desire and intention to continue playing. If there's nothing preventing a full recovery and him getting back to his normal strength, I would guess he returns to the team next season.

He sounds as confident as Fauci sounded.

[Saratoga Slim]

Re: “I guarantee you Damar Hamlin will play . . . again”

That is the same question I have.

Why put it out there ...... there's plenty of time.

Don't get it at all.

Cause it allowed the Doctor to get his name in all the papers again.

[notacon]

Re: “I guarantee you Damar Hamlin will play . . . again”

A better question might be does Damar want to play again?

Everything I have read about this young man points to him coming back to the game with a vengeance.

He is an extraordinary person. And that perception was out in public well before his tragedy.