‘For everyone here, there’s a little bit of a sobering feeling to the idea that Allen will turn 30 in May. It’s a reminder for Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane of how long they’ve been running the Bills. It can also have a way of ratcheting up the angst of long-suffering fans, who know how special what they have in Allen is, and how excruciating it can be to get so close to the NFL’s apex without actually planting your flag on the peak.’