Buck, Aikman and the studio panelists remained on the air before the game was postponed, and the NFL Hall of Famer credited his broadcast partner for his composure throughout.
“I will say this, Joe Buck was, as you guys know, I’ve worked with him for 21 years, and I’ve been with him in some of the greatest moments in sports. And I’ve seen him at his best. And he’s unbelievable. But I think this was his finest moment,” Aikman said.
“I think he handled everything better than anyone could have. Any broadcaster, I don’t care if it’s sports or news or whatever it might be, I thought he was really, really good at what he was doing and broadcasting to America what was taking place, and doing it in a way that he wasn’t speculating or sensationalizing in any way, not an easy thing to do.”
On the decision to resume playing or not, Aikman added: “Even that night, knowing the significance of the game that was being played, I didn’t see how they could fit the game in. I never thought they were gonna be able to play the game that night. And then do they come back tomorrow night? I didn’t see that as a viable option, as well. And then if you don’t get it in by Tuesday, well, now you can?t get it in before Week 18. And then how do you squeeze it in? I don?t see how they can play the game.
The Hall of Famer also praised the medical staff for their swift response. The Bills offered an encouraging update on Hamlin on Thursday.
