Is Josh Allen faster than Tyrod Taylor???

[Mac14]

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say I think he is! I think Tyrod is quicker and more shiftier but as far as top end speed I’m going with Allen!!! What ya all think???

[NewEra]

Sure looks like it.

[Pbomb]

Always seems to have more room to run too, probably because defenses are actually worried about him passing the ball

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

Taylor hasn't got a running sample long enough for evaluation, does he?  ?

Edited December 4, 2018 by Ridgewaycynic2013
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[tcampbell104]

allen is a more powerful runner

[oldmanfan]

I'd put money down on Taylor in a 40 yard dash.

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

I'd say Yes.  but who knows factually.   I know they are tracking players speeds recently, but I don't know for how long they have been tracking the data 

At the combine Allen completed the sprint in 4.76 seconds, not bad for 6-foot-5, 234-pound quarterback

At the combine Tyrod Taylor at 4.51

 

Josh Allen can't be caught on 14-yard TD run - NFL Videos

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000970579/Josh-Allen-can-t-be-caught-on-14-yard-TD-run

 

Josh Allen was clocked at running 20.6 mph on his touchdown run vs the Vikings. 

[The Wiz]

I think Allen has better straight speed and Taylor has better elusive speed, if that makes sense.

[Coach Tuesday]

No.

[Southern Bills Fan]

I don't know but after watching Sunday's game I know he's faster than Kiko Alonso.

[Capco]

I think it was James Lofton who said it perfectly.

 

"Josh Allen has GREAT football speed."  

[Big Turk]

3 hours ago, Mac14 said:

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say I think he is! I think Tyrod is quicker and more shiftier but as far as top end speed I’m going with Allen!!! What ya all think???

 

Yes I have already discussed this in another thread. Allen already has 2 runs this year where he was clocked at 20 mph or faster by next gen stats. Tyrod's fastest speed was 18.8 mph. 

 

In comparison Cam Newton has been clocked at 20 MPH or faster 4 times in his entire career(or since next gen stats started..I think 2015 maybe?), topping out at the same top speed as Allen had of 20.6 mph.

 

 

Edited December 4, 2018 by matter2003

[colin]

tyrod is a better sprinter, accelerates faster, but allen has a higher top speed.

 

long striders are worse in the phone booth, but better in the open field.

[Juice_32]

Define faster.

 

I believe TT would take him in a head to head 40, but much of that has to do with acceleration vs top end. Josh is a long strider with really good turnover for a man of his size. Top end speed I think Allen would take TT. 

 

There is also a huge difference between running in a football game and running in a race.

 

Speed come down to 2 things. How long is your stride and how fast can you move your legs? 

 

As as far as the better QB, gimme Allen all day!

[CLTbills]

1 hour ago, Pbomb said:

Always seems to have more room to run too, probably because defenses are actually worried about him passing the ball

^^^This.

 

Tyrod was great with his legs, but it was easier to stop him because you didnt have to worry about him beating you with his arm. With Josh, you have to account for both. That's why I think he's going to be our QB for a long time. He'll take whichever is there, and will make a big play out of it either way.

[TigerJ]

I think Taylor is faster.  When Josh was running, it was mostly linebackers (Kiko) trying to run him down.  That's a missmatch because Josh is a bit of an athletic freak for that size.  He would have run through an arm tackle from a DB, but most DBs would be able to run with him.  Tyrod could outrun a lot of DBs.  Josh has a runner's vision though, and he's very elusive for that size.  The combination makes him a nightmare for opposing defenses to try and contain.

[Bookie Man]

Who would win in a fight do you think? The size advantage might to too much for Tyrod to overcome. $ on Josh. 

[Royale with Cheese]

Tyrod is faster and quicker and more athletic.

Allen is a better selective runner and I believe has better vision.  

 

Allen is running a lot but he picks the right times to run which is why he's got 90+ two straight games.  Taylor would look to run too quick and the defense was much more prepared for it.  Allen keeps his eyes downfield pretty well so you got to still defend both run and pass....Taylor too many times would telegraph when he was going to run.

[billsfan_34]

2 hours ago, Pbomb said:

Always seems to have more room to run too, probably because defenses are actually worried about him passing the ball

Arm strength and willing to take shots downfield will back defenses off. 

1 minute ago, Royale with Cheese said:

Tyrod is faster and quicker and more athletic.

Allen is a better selective runner and I believe has better vision.  

 

Allen is running a lot but he picks the right times to run which is why he's got 90+ two straight games.  Taylor would look to run too quick and the defense was much more prepared for it.  Allen keeps his eyes downfield pretty well so you got to still defend both run and pass....Taylor too many times would telegraph when he was going to run.

I am not so sure on the “more athletic”. TT definitely is quicker in tight spots due to his smaller size but both are extremely athletic and difficult to truly assess, imo.

[Royale with Cheese]

2 minutes ago, billsfan_34 said:

Arm strength and willing to take shots downfield will back defenses off. 

I am not so sure on the “more athletic”. TT definitely is quicker in tight spots due to his smaller size but both are extremely athletic and difficult to truly assess, imo.

 

You're right....I think "shifty" is a better word than athletic in this case.  Taylor can cut quicker but Allen seems to be mentally a step ahead of his defender.

Edited December 4, 2018 by Royale with Cheese

[Freddie's Dead]

JA >>>>>>>>> Tie-rod in all facets.

[billsfan_34]

3 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:

 

You're right....I think "shifty" is a better word than athletic in this case.  Taylor can cut quicker but Allen seems to be mentally a step ahead of his defender.

Each brings a different dimension- and both are fun to watch running the ball. This is the first time since Jim Kelly I have been excited for a young QB. I never felt it for EJ, Edwards, Losman, etc... 

[Beast]

Taylor is probably quicker out of the gates but I’d take Allen’s top end speed.

[Royale with Cheese]

Just now, Binghamton Beast said:

Taylor is probably quicker out of the gates but I’d take Allen’s top end speed.

 

I think Allen has better balance too.  I remember seeing Taylor running and put a great move on a defender to get by him but then stumbled the next few steps.  It's like his hips moved quicker than his feet and caused an unbalance.

[Hebert19]

40 time isnt as relevant when it comes to who's faster and football speed.  Top speed I think Allen is faster but tyrod accelerates quicker.  Once josh gets going.  Hes fast as *****.  Just takes him longer to get there.   

[Never NEVER Give-up]

3 hours ago, Pbomb said:

Always seems to have more room to run too, probably because defenses are actually worried about him passing the ball

Absolutely!  Josh is a much greater throwing threat than Tyrod, hence the line isn't as crowded and he has more space to work with.  Tyrod was able to excel in close quarters with his shiftiness.  Josh is a more complete player as Tyrod isn't near the thrower Josh is.

[Doc]

TT is quicker because he's smaller and lighter.  But Josh can run faster.

[formerlyofCtown]

2 hours ago, matter2003 said:

 

Yes I have already discussed this in another thread. Allen already has 2 runs this year where he was clocked at 20 mph or faster by next gen stats. Tyrod's fastest speed was 18.8 mph. 

 

In comparison Cam Newton has been clocked at 20 MPH or faster 4 times in his career, topping out at the same top speed as Allen had of 20.6 mph.

 

 

Like running a tuner against a muscle car.

Tuner might take em off the line and in the eigth mile but after that it may be a different story.

We had a tuned Neon.

Now we got a Demon.

[HereComesTheReignAgain]

Nobody ran a faster 4 yard scramble to the sideline on 3rd and 6 than Tyrod! 

[formerlyofCtown]

1 hour ago, R Y G A R said:

Who would win in a fight do you think? The size advantage might to too much for Tyrod to overcome. $ on Josh. 

Dude stiff arms DEs

[ALLEN1QB]

I have to agree and I think he is much more accurate on the run than Tyrod was also

Edited December 4, 2018 by PIP

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

14 minutes ago, Doc said:

TT is quicker because he's smaller and lighter.  But Josh can run faster.

Again   ..........  What are Tyrods "clocked speed" times?  w/o it it is all speculation.

 

Josh was clocked at 20 + mph twice this season.  Tyrods?

 

Also a "Big lumbering" guys look "slower" when they run.

[Jauronimo]

No.

[Mrbojanglezs]

Not sure but Allen is harder to bring down 

[Doc]

12 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said:

Again   ..........  What are Tyrods "clocked speed" times?  w/o it it is all speculation.

 

Josh was clocked at 20 + mph twice this season.  Tyrods?

 

Also a "Big lumbering" guys look "slower" when they run.

 

The name of the site escapes me but it measures their speed on the field.  Josh has topped out at 20.6 MPH whereas TT's was 18.8.

[dave mcbride]

Both are excellent runners who have made huge plays with their legs. 

[Charlottebillsfan2]

I'm less worried about Allen getting hurt when he runs then I was TT. 

[John from Riverside]

TT is more elusive......Josh Allen actually breaks away from arm tackles with his strength

 

You will never see Tyrod run over a defender to score a touchdown and once he brings the ball down the passing aspect of the play is over

 

Josh is running but he is actually looking downfield while he is doing it

[Foxx]

Tyrod Who? 

seriously....

[Paulus]

Allen has so much more game awareness than Tyrod is it amazing.

 

As far as who is faster? Tyrod.

 

Who is faster in full uniform? Josh Allen.