hondo in seattle Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 When Allen hurdled that defender, it reminded of a couple plays from the Bills past. The first memory that popped up was Kelly's dive for the winning TD against Miami in 1989. The net result of Allen's leap wasn't nearly as momentous but it galvanized the team in a similar way. I loved hearing Allen's teammates talk excitedly about the play after the game. In an antithetical way, Allen's leap also brought up memories of Orton's hook slide short of the first down. Allen is no Orton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaMilBill Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 When that happened I fell in love with him and knew all his teammates and other Buffalo fans also fell in love. Hopefully he doesnt break our hearts 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Firebaugh Kid Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Thought the same thing...that was Kellys big moment early in his career. Hopefully this is the first of many huge performances from Allen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 You can call me Superman. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 The whole organization was down following both the bad losses the previous two weeks, we needed a spark, that was a great spark from Allen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Hope to never see it again. Learn to slide Kid. Thing that kills the goal of this season (Allen’s Growth) is a Jimmy G torn ACL. Also always get scared with the Horse Collar tackle and in back to back games Allen has taken one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Loved it when it happened. Now never do it again please 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterDude Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Just now, MAJBobby said: Hope to never see it again. Learn to slide Kid. Thing that kills the goal of this season (Allen’s Growth) is a Jimmy G torn ACL. Also always get scared with the Horse Collar tackle and in back to back games Allen has taken one. I hope to never see it again either, but, if he did slide, the Bills are punting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 minute ago, PeterDude said: I hope to never see it again either, but, if he did slide, the Bills are punting. 1st QTR. no issue. Now at the end of the game trying to lead a comeback ok. Great Play. NEVER do it again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Do It Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Love his grit. I just hope he understands he got away with a couple. Jimmy G., E.J., Tyrod, they all got hurt trying to go the extra mile. 10 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 9 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 ...sure glad he made it....could have been painful and raised his voice a couple of octaves........... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 An inspiring play for sure. I just hope we don't see anymore of these daredevil plays from him. An injury would be horrible. What is amazing to me, is that his leap was over a linebacker, not a cornerback or safety, but a linebacker! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 52 minutes ago, VaMilBill said: When that happened I fell in love with him and knew all his teammates and other Buffalo fans also fell in love. Hopefully he doesnt break our hearts Or any bones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I'd normally be on the side of you have to be careful as the QB, but the team needed that play from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Just now, jeremy2020 said: I'd normally be on the side of you have to be careful as the QB, but the team needed that play from him. In the 1st QTR? How much does it HIRT the Bills tearing an ACL on landing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 43 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: Hope to never see it again. Learn to slide Kid. Thing that kills the goal of this season (Allen’s Growth) is a Jimmy G torn ACL. Also always get scared with the Horse Collar tackle and in back to back games Allen has taken one. Question, has anyone ever seen an injury occur while jumping over a player in this manner? Lots of folks calling it foolish, but is it? Does it fire up the team? absolutely IMO Cam Newton has made a living with his aggresive style running and leaping ability making him the hardest QB in the league to defend IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Just now, Figster said: Question, has anyone ever seen an injury occur while jumping over a player in this manner? Lots of folks calling it foolish, but is it? Does it fire up the team? absolutely IMO Cam Newton has made a living with his aggresive style running and leaping ability making him the hardest QB in the league to defend IMO. The TE from Raiders Miller that destroyed his knee and career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Not looked at combine numbers but were there numbers in it to indicate this type of ability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Limeaid said: Not looked at combine numbers but were there numbers in it to indicate this type of ability? I was thinking the same thing. I knew he was athletic like the TD run demonstrated, but jumping like that. wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: The TE from Raiders Miller that destroyed his knee and career. Zach Miller for the Bears you mean? Can't find it is why i'm asking Even so, how many career ending knee injuries occur with a players leg planted on the ground? Edited September 24, 2018 by Figster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, Figster said: Zach Miller for the Bears you mean? Yeah that miller. The one that leaped destroyed his knee, almost needed to amputate the leg. So yeah people have been injured doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Just now, MAJBobby said: Yeah that miller. The one that leaped destroyed his knee, almost needed to amputate the leg. So yeah people have been injured doing that. I just watched it and there is no similarity IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Just now, Figster said: I just watched it and there is no similarity IMO. Still want your QB hurdling players risking that Injury in the 1st. Or want him sliding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassgixxer05 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Just now, Figster said: I just watched it and there is no similarity IMO. Same, he made a catch and came down awkwardly on his leg. These guys are paid to play football. Play it to best of ability. He could get injured dropping back to throw a pass. Should we say oh no don't drop back and throw a pass, its too risky? Fate is in the hands of the football gods. If you are going to get injured, get hurt making a play(not slipping on a mat)... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: Still want your QB hurdling players risking that Injury in the 1st. Or want him sliding Myself personally, I prefer other players making plays, but who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 At this point of his career, I don't want him overthinking should I slide or make a play? I think there's less chance of him getting hurt following his instincts than trying to make a decision and adding that moment of hesitation letting a defender unload on him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Just now, jeremy2020 said: At this point of his career, I don't want him overthinking should I slide or make a play? I think there's less chance of him getting hurt following his instincts than trying to make a decision and adding that moment of hesitation letting a defender unload on him. Very good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Mark Vader said: An inspiring play for sure. I just hope we don't see anymore of these daredevil plays from him. An injury would be horrible. What is amazing to me, is that his leap was over a linebacker, not a cornerback or safety, but a linebacker! I can't find the link, apparently he did that sort of thing at Wyoming. Someone posted a link from his JuCo team in response to the Bills twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 Patton once said that once in a while he got close enough to the German to be fired at - but not close enough that he'd likely be hurt - just to inspire his soldiers. I think it was great that Allen hurdled the LB for the first down. He demonstrated his commitment to winning and willingness to put his body on the line for his team. I think he'll need to do something like that again once in a while to inspire the 'troops.' But I do hope he doesn't get in the habit of recklessly throwing his body around like that. He's more use to us on the field than on the bench wrapped in medical gauze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: I can't find the link, apparently he did that sort of thing at Wyoming. Someone posted a link from his JuCo team in response to the Bills twitter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Great play by Allen but I dont get the comparison to the Kelly play. That was against the HATED Dolphins, that was for a win on the road in a season where playoffs had meaning, the team was going places. This team might be going places but its not clear they are this year. Allen would need to do something spectacular against NE to win the division from them for this to be comparable. Could happen in a year or two if things go well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 It was a moment where you were both excited that he did it and thankful that he did not get seriously injured. Look at what happened to Jimmy G. yesterday. Sometimes the line between a season ending (career ending) injury and a great effort is thin. Jimmy G. could easily have stepped out. He and his team regret that he did not. In the mean time it will be fun to watch the replay of Alle’s Lead a few thousand times. What a play. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: I can't find the link, apparently he did that sort of thing at Wyoming. Someone posted a link from his JuCo team in response to the Bills twitter. I saw a photo of that too. Don't have a link though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 hour ago, The Poojer said: He is now on the injured list because of a horn stab wound to the groin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: I can't find the link, apparently he did that sort of thing at Wyoming. Someone posted a link from his JuCo team in response to the Bills twitter. You gotta love it , and at the same time you hope other players besides our franchise QB are giving their body up for the team, thanks for that Hapless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 9 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: I can't find the link, apparently he did that sort of thing at Wyoming. Someone posted a link from his JuCo team in response to the Bills twitter. Did you ghost delete my post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnychemo Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 2 hours ago, hondo in seattle said: When Allen hurdled that defender, it reminded of a couple plays from the Bills past. The first memory that popped up was Kelly's dive for the winning TD against Miami in 1989. The net result of Allen's leap wasn't nearly as momentous but it galvanized the team in a similar way. I loved hearing Allen's teammates talk excitedly about the play after the game. I thought his dive to the pylon reminded me of the Kelly TD myself, though as you said not as dramatic a moment, the swagger and competitive fire in that play was truly Kelly-esque! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: It was a moment where you were both excited that he did it and thankful that he did not get seriously injured. Look at what happened to Jimmy G. yesterday. Sometimes the line between a season ending (career ending) injury and a great effort is thin. Jimmy G. could easily have stepped out. He and his team regret that he did not. In the mean time it will be fun to watch the replay of Alle’s Lead a few thousand times. What a play. Jimmy G's injury was non-contact so it might not have mattered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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