Alphadawg7 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) This is the kind of stuff I love seeing out of a young player like Josh! I don't know how people can't be excited for this kid. Like most young QB's, he has stuff to work on in order to become a successful QB in the NFL. But man, he not only has incredible athletic gifts (running, throwing, and overall size) but he has that fire, poise, and potential field general esque about him. No one knows if he is going to prove to be great or flame out, but damn there is a LOT to love about him and be excited about. I am fine with what ever this season brings (likely few wins), but I will still be excited to see this kid play every week, even through the rough patches because each bad decision is a lesson to learn from. I really think this kid is going to be special, but only time will tell. One thing is for sure, the offense he is on is devoid of talent and putrid. So he doesn't have a lot to work with and his job won't be easy this first year. But I think you put some weapons and an OL around this kid next year and the sky is the limit on his potential. Edited September 17, 2018 by Alphadawg7 21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Amen, brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26TrapDraw Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 This to me is awesome. Those guys really responded...... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzReaper Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Maybe that's why the defense got better haha maybe we are giving McDermott too much credit with his play calling. It's definitely encouraging to see that. He has all the tools to be great from what I've seen so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Chandler Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Thanks for the positive thread. Be happy that 1) the QB play was much better this week, and 2) 17 played his best game yet vs. a starting NFL defense. Sure he missed some throws that any NFL QB should make -- but it's really his first shot preparing for and starting an NFL game. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Good to see him have the confidence to do that to a mostly veteran group. Good sign. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Dude has those intangible thingees nailed down pretty tight. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideRightRevenge Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Agree ... I liked a lot that I saw yesterday ... we're sending him to bat with a toothpick ... talent wise .. but I always say .. .can't teach attitude and passion ... think he has both .. keep bringing it Josh 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumaro02 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Kudos Josh! No one has yet accused him of not having the requisite leadership skills for sure. I stayed until the end of the game just to watch and support him and the team. Kinda looked like Jimbo a few decades ago in his passion. I hope he becomes a great one! Go Bills! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Alphadawg7 said: This is the kind of stuff I love seeing out of a young player like Josh! I don't know how people can't be excited for this kid. Like most young QB's, he has stuff to work on in order to become a successful QB in the NFL. But man, he not only has incredible athletic gifts (running, throwing, and overall size) but he has that fire, poise, and potential field general esque about him. No one knows if he is going to prove to be great or flame out, but damn there is a LOT to love about him and be excited about. I am fine with what ever this season brings (likely few wins), but I will still be excited to see this kid play every week, even through the rough patches because each bad decision is a lesson to learn from. I really think this kid is going to be special, but only time will tell. One thing is for sure, the offense he is on is devoid of talent and putrid. So he doesn't have a lot to work with and his job won't be easy this first year. But I think you put some weapons and an OL around this kid next year and the sky is the limit on his potential. How dare you? Don't you know the mistakes he made can be read about in his scouting report from PFF? If we would have followed their draft guide this would have never happened. Now we're stuck with a QB that will never change and we're doomed. You hear me? DOOMED!!! He should be levitating around pass rushers by now and completing 90% of his passes. The only incompletion out of each 10 is because he does so on purpose to appear to be mortal. Seriously though, there is a lot to like about what we have seen so early. Wait until they actually get him an OL via the draft or FA. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krf139 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I’m not sold. His accuracy was atrocious. While that’s likely to get marginally better, it’s a pipe dream to think it’s going to get where it needs to be. We can complain about WR talent all we want, but innacurate throws are innacurate throws, regardless of who’s at WR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Honestly, he just needs to improve his accuracy a little, not a ton just a little, and learn from mistakes on the field. Then he'll be pretty damn good. That is by no means a Herculean task and I am way more pleased with the direction of this team than most. This was never a 2 year project and everyone who matters in the organization realizes that and supports it, despite was some fans want to think. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Beebe Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 10 minutes ago, krf139 said: I’m not sold. His accuracy was atrocious. While that’s likely to get marginally better, it’s a pipe dream to think it’s going to get where it needs to be. We can complain about WR talent all we want, but innacurate throws are innacurate throws, regardless of who’s at WR Go away. You are annoying. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, krf139 said: I’m not sold. His accuracy was atrocious. While that’s likely to get marginally better, it’s a pipe dream to think it’s going to get where it needs to be. We can complain about WR talent all we want, but innacurate throws are innacurate throws, regardless of who’s at WR We really need downvotes here. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 It's certainly a start. At least he wasn't clapping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billspro Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 3 hours ago, BeefCurtns said: This to me is awesome. Those guys really responded...... It says a lot about him that his team responded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I'm digging this kid. It's a shame there is a dumpster fire around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 In 3 straight years watching SafeRod Taylor I never saw this once from him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayoffsPlease Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, BillsRdue said: I'm digging this kid. It's a shame there is a dumpster fire around him. A huge part of his charm is that he is willing to own the dumpster fire. You can see in his mind, that he is going to will the dumpster fire to score touchdowns. Very Brett Farve like. Very Jim Kelly Like. He would be the perfect person for Nike to use as its "just do it" campaign. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, BillsRdue said: I'm digging this kid. It's a shame there is a dumpster fire around him. Yeah, its a shame he has to learn on the job behind such a putrid OL and talentless group of WR's. But I just love what I am seeing from him so far. Its gonna be a rough year with this rag tag crap fest surrounding him on offense, but I still look forward to seeing some growth from the kid and think he could make a year two jump like Goff and Wentz did after what should be a heavy offensive driven offseason with FA and draft. Edited September 18, 2018 by Alphadawg7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayoffsPlease Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 32 minutes ago, krf139 said: I’m not sold. His accuracy was atrocious. While that’s likely to get marginally better, it’s a pipe dream to think it’s going to get where it needs to be. We can complain about WR talent all we want, but innacurate throws are innacurate throws, regardless of who’s at WR Throwing to WR's who can get separation is a lot easier than throwing to WR's who can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 A player either has this type of thing in him, or he doesn't. Clearly Josh does, so that's a big plus for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Kid reminds me of a young Phillip Rivers. Happy he got to go up against him his first game as a starter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins Malone Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Liked him when drafted...like him now. Hes a guy that can absolutely be the face of a franchise. Hes got everything you want. It was his first game and it was be no means perfect but he has time..let's give it to him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Pulling a major, told y’all this kid is the real deal? Too soon? Too bad! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 32 minutes ago, PlayoffsPlease said: A huge part of his charm is that he is willing to own the dumpster fire. You can see in his mind, that he is going to will the dumpster fire to score touchdowns. Very Brett Farve like. Very Jim Kelly Like. He would be the perfect person for Nike to use as its "just do it" campaign. Very well said and I agree. It may have something to do with the fact that his situation here is not that different than it was at Wyoming. He almost carries himself in a way that says, yeah we suck but we're gonna give you hell anyway. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayoffsPlease Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Juice_32 said: Very well said and I agree. It may have something to do with the fact that his situation here is not that different than it was at Wyoming. He almost carries himself in a way that says, yeah we suck but we're gonna give you hell anyway. This will cause coniptions. But right now he is the most exciting player in the NFL. No one has a gun that is even close. And he isn't afraid to fire. If Brady is Gen. Omar Bradley and Manning was Gen. Eisenhower, Allen is going to be our General Patton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 59 minutes ago, joesixpack said: We really need downvotes here. I'd settle for his home address. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 hour ago, krf139 said: I’m not sold. His accuracy was atrocious. While that’s likely to get marginally better, it’s a pipe dream to think it’s going to get where it needs to be. We can complain about WR talent all we want, but innacurate throws are innacurate throws, regardless of who’s at WR So tell me, oh wise QB guru, where does it “need to be?” The world awaits your sage insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, Juice_32 said: Very well said and I agree. It may have something to do with the fact that his situation here is not that different than it was at Wyoming. He almost carries himself in a way that says, yeah we suck but we're gonna give you hell anyway. Like this post. Hope it proves true ! The give you hell part especially 10 minutes ago, PlayoffsPlease said: This will cause coniptions. But right now he is the most exciting player in the NFL. No one has a gun that is even close. And he isn't afraid to fire. If Brady is Gen. Omar Bradley and Manning was Gen. Eisenhower, Allen is going to be our General Patton. hell of an analogy Mister ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayoffsPlease Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 minute ago, 3rdand12 said: Like this post. Hope it proves true ! The give you hell part especially hell of an analogy Mister ! The open question is who is Monty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins Malone Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 20 minutes ago, Commonsense said: Pulling a major, told y’all this kid is the real deal? Too soon? Too bad! Say it Baby!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 hour ago, LABILLBACKER said: In 3 straight years watching SafeRod Taylor I never saw this once from him. Don’t forget Capt Checkdown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I remember when we drafted JP Losman there were articles being written saying JP had a Brett Favre/Jim Kelly presence to him and I never saw that at all when I started following his career once he got here...to this day I don't understand where those comparisons came from. But for the first time since Kelly himself I can see some similarities in Josh. I just hope he can continue to develop his talent. I don't question his heart or intangibles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Music ? to my ears; this kid is starting to take the reigns and all of us hope he never lets them go—a real leader does stuff like this. A great sign of things to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCBongo Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Of Allen can show signs of improvement each game then I will be very happy regardless of the win\loss column. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Commonsense said: Pulling a major, told y’all this kid is the real deal? Too soon? Too bad! I will pray you are correct! (But yes, it’s far to soon.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 5 hours ago, Dr.Sack said: Kid reminds me of a young Phillip Rivers. Happy he got to go up against him his first game as a starter. And a Jim Kelly...Jim was never afraid to get on the face of his teammates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 8 hours ago, tumaro02 said: Kudos Josh! No one has yet accused him of not having the requisite leadership skills for sure. I stayed until the end of the game just to watch and support him and the team. Kinda looked like Jimbo a few decades ago in his passion. I hope he becomes a great one! Go Bills! So did I! well, after paying my tab, I ordered 2 more beers at the bar.. But I stayed to the end!? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Locker room time bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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