PIZ Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000949014/article/bills-defenders-praise-qb-allen-josh-is-impressive 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 9 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: They did indeed. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billspro Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 That’s how you win a QB competition 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Fired up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) That TD pass last night showed me just about everything I need to know. I think the search is - at long last - over. Edited August 18, 2018 by Success 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring it Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Good sign. You would think that vets like Alexander would know talent when he sees it. He doesn’t have to say anything if he felt negatively about Allen. He clearly states that the team would have just as much chance of winning with Allen as the other two qbs. That’s as a rookie too! 8 minutes ago, Success said: That TD pass last night showed me just about everything I need to know. I think the search is - at long last - over. Hope so. I didn’t think his mobility would transfer to the nfl. Guess I was wrong! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring it Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 It’s easy to critique Allen on strengths and weaknesses! But, the feeling I get watching him is that he just can play the game!! He’s a Qb, period. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 His footwork is more advanced than I expected 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I find this amusing. alot of people on these boards were like "Josh is a first rounder. Just play him". Meanwhile McD put him with the 3rd team. Now as you see Josh improve he is making everyone around him better. The players aren't dumb. They want to win and if they see Josh as the guy to do it that is who they will want. McD understands... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 with all of the hubbub surrounding the draft, and all the negative prognostications about Allen...i think many of us were prepared for a train wreck. but what we have found is that we drafted a big, strong, athletic kid with a rocket arm who seems to have a genuine love for the game and a desire to be great. a kid that puts in the work on the field and in the film room. it seems he is further along than what many of us were expecting, and now those of us that were optimistically skeptical are getting downright giddy! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) It's obvious that the whole team gets a boost when he is in there. You can feel the excitement. There is no point in keeping him on the bench. This is professional football...you don't sacrifice 3 or 4 games at the start of the season, just to keep a guy like Allen away from defenses that people think are going to be tough this season (they don't really even know). And thinking that instead, sending a guy that threw 5 picks in his first start, is somehow a great way around it is idiotic. Allen is the guy, and the coach not starting him would be letting down both Allen, and his teammates. It's not like he is displacing a respected old veteran starter, or even a crappy vet. Does anyone think Peterman is held in such high regard by his teammates, that they would be disappointed if he didn't get the job? Ridickerous. If Allen starts day one, this team will be better than last season, and will likely make the playoffs. If Peterman plays 3 or 4 games, there will be wasted games that will haunt them in December. Edited August 18, 2018 by OJ Tom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I fully expect them to all say supportive things, but then you combine that with what I’ve seen in the last two games. I’m very pleasantly surprised. Let the good vibe roll! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Still need to see him with the 1st team before I go all in on starting Allen. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Just now, Steptide said: Still need to see him with the 1st team before I go all in on starting Allen. Pfft. Because Peterman has shown so much veteran savvy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 29 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: His footwork is more advanced than I expected We should call that little dance he did The Proccess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeezus Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 sounds good, lets just hope he doesn't get hurt b/c of our GM ignoring the oline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 If the O-line sucks that bad, it's time to make a trade, and bring in a better player or two. Peterman isn't going to fair any better (he blows). The offensive identity is different with Allen, and they need to gear it to Allen NOW, not working on plays that suit Peterman's game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 7 minutes ago, OJ Tom said: Pfft. Because Peterman has shown so much veteran savvy. Love him or hate him, Peterman has played Damm good in these 2 games. I want whoever is the better qb to start. There is a large crowd of people that just want Allen to start no matter what, I'm just in the boat of start whoever gives us the best chance this year. Yes, allen is the better talent, but he's also a rookie and there will be growing pains. Peterman has the advantage of having already faced about the worst adversity a qb could face (5 it's in a half) and has appeared to overcome it and improve. So he may have the upper hand, at least for now. Like I said, just start who gives us the best chance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) We found our guy! Pumped to see more of Allen rifling the ball all over the field. 6 minutes ago, Steptide said: Love him or hate him, Peterman has played Damm good in these 2 games. I want whoever is the better qb to start. There is a large crowd of people that just want Allen to start no matter what, I'm just in the boat of start whoever gives us the best chance this year. Yes, allen is the better talent, but he's also a rookie and there will be growing pains. Peterman has the advantage of having already faced about the worst adversity a qb could face (5 it's in a half) and has appeared to overcome it and improve. So he may have the upper hand, at least for now. Like I said, just start who gives us the best chance Peterman is our new Frank Riech. The perfect #2 QB. He will be ready if anything ever happens to Allen. Edited August 18, 2018 by wppete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 15 minutes ago, Steptide said: Still need to see him with the 1st team before I go all in on starting Allen. Thats cool. I’m kind of out of my element with how impressed I already am about him. Stay neutral and be a harsh critic. If you and like-minded Bills fans come around to Allen, then I’ll really believe we’re on our way with him, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, wppete said: We found our guy! Pumped to see more of Allen rifling the ball all over the field. Peterman is out new Frank Riech. The perfect #2 QB. He will be ready if anything ever happens to Allen. Turn around three times and spit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 16 minutes ago, OJ Tom said: Pfft. Because Peterman has shown so much veteran savvy. For me it’s less about peterman and more about making sure Allen is put in the best possible position to succeed long term. I am cautious by nature with rookies and especially so with Allen, who I hope is the franchise QB we have been waiting for since Jim Kelly. I dont want to do anything that could possibly hurt his development. If the coaching staff feel he’s ready to play with the 1’s in preseason game 3 and Allen has another showing like last night, then yeah, start him. But if there’s any doubt that he’s ready, I’d rather throw peterman in. Definitely excited about what I’ve seen from Allen, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 So I guess they’re not too worried about those tweets from when he was 15 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEN-CAL17 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Josh just needs to learn the patience of the game... you can’t force it. Plus playing smart, learning to slide, learning to get down and take a loss, throwing the ball away etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Just now, mannc said: So I guess they’re not too worried about those tweets from when he was 15 years old. Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Success said: That TD pass last night showed me just about everything I need to know. I think the search is - at long last - over. Thats 2 games, 2 weeks in a row that he threaded a td pass that most would not make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 32 minutes ago, Steptide said: I want whoever is the better qb to start. So do all Bills fans. Stats be damned. If you look at Peterman and Allen’s play, and can’t tell who the better, more talented, QB is.....well, I don’t know what to tell you. Allen is a Hoss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBytheBay Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 ????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 35 minutes ago, wppete said: Peterman is our new Frank Riech. The perfect #2 QB. He will be ready if anything ever happens to Allen. Why, because he is a devoted Christian? Peterman has done NOTHING to earn that kind of praise. Get real, at this point he hasn't shown enough to hold Frank Reich's old, vintage jockstrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Guys I have been the biggest Allen fanboy since an hour after he was picked and I started looking into him. I spent the next few days after the draft watching every college tape and interviews from coaches, teammates, family, and friends. His story caught my attention and I wanted to hear more on how this guy ended up on our team. I hope all of you guys are buckled in for the ride. Allen is going to look like a rookie. It may even happen this next game. I do agree with Alexander’s statement about if coach picks Allen. I also like hearing the defensive guys praising Allen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: His footwork is more advanced than I expected His confidence and coolness is also more advanced than I expected. Early on, he's been quite impressive. The concern is that the offensive line has been offensive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I see the undeniable physical talent but I also see the inconsistency. Not sure he should start immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuru4 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I’m beginning to lean towards starting him week 1. FYI, I loved the pick the second it was made 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) "I'm afraid to start a rookie. Put in the 2nd year guy, he's so much safer"...wringing your hands over this like old ladies. 1 hour ago, mattynh said: I see the undeniable physical talent but I also see the inconsistency. Not sure he should start immediately. Where? Point it out... I think you have been reading about "inconsistency", more than seeing it. I see a guy consistently getting better each week. Edited August 19, 2018 by OJ Tom 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayoffsPlease Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 4 hours ago, Success said: That TD pass last night showed me just about everything I need to know. I think the search is - at long last - over. The play were he was sacked by the unimpeded rusher was his most impressive play of the night. He actually stood the defender up before going down, and he got up and played like the hit was nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 3 hours ago, wppete said: We found our guy! Pumped to see more of Allen rifling the ball all over the field. Peterman is our new Frank Riech. The perfect #2 QB. He will be ready if anything ever happens to Allen. Nothing wrong with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 On 8/18/2018 at 7:28 PM, wppete said: We found our guy! Pumped to see more of Allen rifling the ball all over the field. Peterman is our new Frank Riech. The perfect #2 QB. He will be ready if anything ever happens to Allen. I am NOT going to be putting up a P5t5rman poster on my wall like I did my Frank Reich signed poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) The Baltimore Ravens were in the same situation in 2008 when they had a bunch of young guys battling for the job (including Flacco) and they said screw it, let's just go with Flacco. 10 seasons later, Flacco has QB'd almost all the Ravens games, only one losing (in which it was the only time he got injured) and one SB win. Flacco is getting flack now, but he was really good for a long time. I hope the Bills have gotten the better version of Joe Flacco........... FROM DAY ONE. Edited August 19, 2018 by njbuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthomas Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 21 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Nothing wrong with that. Other than him spelling his name wrong Its Reich everyone... Frank Reich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 It still makes sense to bring him along slowly. He hasn't faced a game planning DC when games count yet. He's steadily improving. Let him develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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