YoloinOhio Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) Allen was the original-formula Four Loko of quarterbacks; reining him in slightly was akin to removing some of the caffeine but leaving the malt liquor, sugar rush, and 24-ounce neon can. In a 35-32 win against the Rams in Week 3, Allen threw for four touchdowns, ran for a fifth, converted a third-and-22 with a perfect pass to Cole Beasley, and threw the game-winning touchdown with another. He also threw an interception, lost a fumble, and got called for a face-mask penalty while dragging a defender to the ground—while he was still in possession of the football. “He’s learned a lot since he’s been here,” Daboll said. “The ones that he escapes and makes a play and throws it 35 yards down the field on a rope to get us a first down, that’s when people are like, Yeah!Then he does the same thing and happens to get a sack. I mean, I’m never going to take his athletic abilities, his instincts away from him. It’s what makes him a good player.” The good, the bad, and the ugly have always been present in Allen’s game; it’s the balance between them that’s shifted Edited October 19, 2020 by YoloinOhio 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Allen is a perfect fit for Buffalo. He's a hard working and humble kid (I can't believe I'm calling a 6"5 and 235 lbs guy a kid) who wants to win. People of Buffalo like seeing that. We care so we want players to care. Plus he's exciting to watch. We've had such boring offensive football for the longest time. I like that Daboll lets Josh be Josh....just clean him up a little bit. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 Lol When he was a rookie, Allen had a habit of programming former Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander’s Google speaker to play Bieber just as Alexander was coming in off the field or from a training room. “He knows I don’t like Bieber,” said Alexander, who retired after last season, but Allen’s goofiness coupled with the self-assurance necessary to mess with a veteran teammate even during training camp can be endearing. The two built a close relationship based on “him just pestering me,” Alexander said. “Even though I could probably be his dad, that’s how we created our relationship and our bond over those times.” Allen showed glimmers of maturity too. Alexander describes Allen’s sense of humor as “kind of like Bart Simpson,” but that silliness dissipated when he was struggling in practice or when the Bills were losing. He listened to advice. He took coaching to heart. He hated to give up on a play, even when he should have—Alexander said he finds himself yelling “Get down!” at the TV sometimes when Allen takes off running. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dont Stop Billeiving Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 The Ringer has been one of my go to sites for all things sports/music/TV etc for a few years now (basically since Grantland was shut down). They've had a couple great pieces on Josh Allen and the Bills recently and they generally write interesting long-form content on a bunch of great topics. Some decent podcasts too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 makes me wanna go grab a few cans of Four Loko now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whkfc Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 that is a long article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, Whkfc said: that is a long article That's how "magazine" or long-format journalism works. It's quality. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael1962 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Maybe I am missing something but that picture looks pretty much nothing like JA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 6 minutes ago, Michael1962 said: Maybe I am missing something but that picture looks pretty much nothing like JA. They copied the Josh’s Jaqs pic. BTW, those were some tasty blue/red Apple Jacks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny3000 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 "the baby-faced passer" is awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Michael1962 said: Maybe I am missing something but that picture looks pretty much nothing like JA. It looks like his character in Gridiron Heights 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 3 hours ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: They copied the Josh’s Jaqs pic. BTW, those were some tasty blue/red Apple Jacks Got my box this morning. The smile I had under my mask was both soul refreshing and embarrassing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 17 minutes ago, thenorthremembers said: Got my box this morning. The smile I had under my mask was both soul refreshing and embarrassing. people could probably tell you were smiling by looking at your eyes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 5 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: Allen is a perfect fit for Buffalo. He's a hard working and humble kid (I can't believe I'm calling a 6"5 and 235 lbs guy a kid) who wants to win. People of Buffalo like seeing that. We care so we want players to care. Plus he's exciting to watch. We've had such boring offensive football for the longest time. I like that Daboll lets Josh be Josh....just clean him up a little bit. If he doesn't drink labatt's out of chick's asses then he's not one of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineforty Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 5 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Cut 'em. A Beiber fan. unironically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: If he doesn't drink labatt's out of chick's asses then he's not one of us Ugh....Labatt's is gross. Gross like blue cheese. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 FANtastic article! Saving it. Thanks Yolo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 58 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Ugh....Labatt's is gross. Gross like blue cheese. We don't want you in Buffalo anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 31 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: We don't want you in Buffalo anyways You're giving me the Bon Jovi treatment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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