New England Patriots team captain Matthew Slater is on record saying that leadership would always be easiest when times are as well. In contrast, the current situation he and the entire league find themselves in has been a challenge.
On Monday, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and has remained hospitalized ever since. While news have been encouraging coming out of UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, Hamlin’s well-being is the primary concern across pro football — including a Patriots team that is scheduled to play the Bills this week.
In what has been an unprecedented experience for most of the organization, pressure is on its leadership to provide guidance.