As Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged in a statement issued on Thursday, “there is no perfect solution” to the cancellation of the Bills-Bengals game. However, the NFL’s Policy Manual for Member Clubs, Game Operations 2022 Edition already has contemplated the imperfect process that will apply in the event a game is cancelled. Playoff seeding is determined [more] … [Read more...] about Proposed AFC seeding plan raises important issues about rule changes, precedent
NFL’s proposed approach to cancellation of Bills-Bengals conflicts with 2022 policy manual
The NFL’s owners will vote on Friday regarding the specific protocol for playing postseason games among the various AFC teams based on the cancellation of the Week 17 game between the Bills and Bengals. Some have expressed curiosity and confusion as to why the owners must be involved in the process. The answer is simple. [more] … [Read more...] about NFL’s proposed approach to cancellation of Bills-Bengals conflicts with 2022 policy manual
Mike Tomlin: There’s always other games, we’ll stay focused on ours
The Steelers got the results they needed in Week 17 to remain alive in the playoff chase, but advancing to the postseason won’t be as easy as beating the Browns and moving on to the Wild Card round. Getting a win is one of three things that need to happen. They also need the Dolphins [more] … [Read more...] about Mike Tomlin: There’s always other games, we’ll stay focused on ours
Bills to have meetings, walkthrough Wednesday; No media availability scheduled
The Bills have announced their plans for Wednesday. In their first day of work since safety Damar Hamlin went into a cardiac arrest on the field in Cincinnati on Monday night, the team says that they will be holding meetings and a walkthrough rather than a full practice session. They also announced that there will [more] … [Read more...] about Bills to have meetings, walkthrough Wednesday; No media availability scheduled
Damar Hamlin’s family says “progress appears to be made”
The information regarding the status of Bills safety Damar Hamlin continues to be limited. But the limited information from this morning is encouraging. Via Coley Harvey of ESPN.com, Hamlin family friend and spokesman Jordon Rooney said that doctors got “promising readings” overnight regarding Damar, and that “progress appears to be made.” Damar Hamlin remains sedated [more] … [Read more...] about Damar Hamlin’s family says “progress appears to be made”