The Legend of Josh Allen

[Victory Formation]

So anyways, an interesting video came up in my YouTube feed that I thought I would share with you guys. It was basically a short documentary on Josh Allen that I found to be highly interesting.
 

Anyways, they went on to say that Josh Allen grew up as a farm boy in a small town in Firebaugh, CA and even as a high school student he was looked over as an athlete. He didn’t get to start until his junior year in high school in which he dominated for the next few years leading his team to a 7-3 record his first year. 
 

After he graduated he didn’t get a single D1 offer so he had to go to a junior college. This is where it gets interesting. So from his freshman to sophomore year in junior college he grew an additional 2-3 inches, before that, believe it or not he was undersized. So in a matter of a year Allen went from being one of the smallest guys on the field to becoming one of the biggest guys on the field and one of the best athletes on the field.

 

After his growth spurt, Allen went on to dominate for a year at Reedley College and was obviously the most gifted athlete on the field at this point, but he still didn’t have one offer from a D1 school. So Allen took the time to email every single OC and QB coach from every team until he finally landed at Wyoming as their 3rd string QB. Allen wrestled down the starting job his sophomore year only to break his collarbone and had a few up and down seasons following that.

 

Allen declared for the draft after his Junior year at Wyoming and the Bills traded up to #7 to get him. A lot of folks saw him as a 3rd round pick and many talking heads thought we were crazy for not taking Josh Rosen or Lamar Jackson instead of him! 😆

 

Anyways, I was always a big Josh Allen fan, he was my #2 overall prospect. I did have Baker Mayfield ahead of him though. In my mind I saw a pure athlete, a great arm and athleticism that you just cannot teach. I thought that Allen had a big heart and he just didn’t give up, there is no Plan B for this guy, he just keeps grinding to make things happen, failure is not an option. Every single person has told him NO throughout his career. NO to him in high school, NO to him in college, NO to him in the pros, but here we are 4 years later and Josh Allen is 39-21 as a starter, 2x AFCE division champ, 1x Pro Bowl selection and in my mind he is the best player in the NFL. Give him another 3-4 years and he’ll be the greatest player in our franchise’s history, he’s catching up quickly to Kelly and Bruce.

 

Here’s to our first Lombardis.

 

[StHustle]

1 hour ago, Victory Formation said:

So anyways, an interesting video came up in my YouTube feed that I thought I would share with you guys. It was basically a short documentary on Josh Allen that I found to be highly interesting.
 

 

FIFY

[Warcodered]

I didn't notice Josh do that after that play. 😭

[BillsShredder83]

Did you know Ryan Fitzpatrick wears his wedding ring during games?

[Dr.Sack]

Reminds me of Aaron Rodgers. 

[Matt_In_NH]

I think he was getting the guys jock for him

[HamSandwhich]

2 hours ago, Warcodered said:

I didn't notice Josh do that after that play. 😭

Hahaha

[Ray Stonada]

Our Paul Bunyan

 

Love this kid 

[Dan Darragh]

11 hours ago, BillsShredder83 said:

Did you know Ryan Fitzpatrick wears his wedding ring during games?

Someone told me he went to Harvard, did you guys hear that too?

Edited January 21, 2022 by Dan Darragh

[Coach Tuesday]

28 minutes ago, Dan Darragh said:

Someone told me he want to Harvard, did you guys hear that too?

He’s Phil Mickelson’s nephew’s neighbor.

[foreboding]

4 hours ago, Dr.Sack said:

Reminds me of Aaron Rodgers. 

Except bigger and without the snarkiness, lies or "I'm smarter than you all" attitude.

[Greg S]

 

[Dr. Who]

He was also effusive in his praise of Allen on PTI. The old guys in the balcony barely grumbled in response. Guess I'll have to give him credit, though why a grown man carries around the Booger moniker by choice is beyond me.

[McBean]

He’s my favorite Bill of all time.

 

My second favorite athlete of all team (MJ #1..)

 

I hate the Allen pick but have never been so happy to be wrong about something in my life.

[Kwai San]

I've said it before I will say it again.....I am so happy to be right!  I was on board with that Allen pick the second it was made!!!!

 

Go Josh and Go BILLS!!

[Greg S]

2 minutes ago, Kwai San said:

I've said it before I will say it again.....I am so happy to be right!  I was on board with that Allen pick the second it was made!!!!

 

Go Josh and Go BILLS!!

 

At the time I wanted Rosen. Shows what I know. Thank God Beane knows what he is doing and self proclaimed "experts" like me need to STFU

[May Day 10]

I really didnt know what to think.  Heading into and early on in that College season, Allen was my first choice and I thought he was a freak.  He had a bit of a topsy turvy season at Wyoming though.  

 

It was clear he had outrageous physical tools and if they could be harnessed, the rewards would be immense. But people were saying it could be a long term project before he should even see the field.

 

I had zero faith in the Bills in grooming somebody like this.  I didnt think it was a bad idea at all, but I thought the Bills would be much better off with "SAFE" in Darnold or Rosen.  

[T master]

My first 2 QB picks the year they drafted Josh was Baker 1 & Rosen 2 that tells you all you need to know about my football acumen when it comes to choosing the best player & i am so glad that Beane knows what he is doing because the Bills will be in a good place for a long time given his knowledge of the game & players .

[bigK14094]

17 minutes ago, May Day 10 said:

I really didnt know what to think.  Heading into and early on in that College season, Allen was my first choice and I thought he was a freak.  He had a bit of a topsy turvy season at Wyoming though.  

 

It was clear he had outrageous physical tools and if they could be harnessed, the rewards would be immense. But people were saying it could be a long term project before he should even see the field.

 

I had zero faith in the Bills in grooming somebody like this.  I didnt think it was a bad idea at all, but I thought the Bills would be much better off with "SAFE" in Darnold or Rosen.  

Bean knew about Josh crazy mindset to succeed  by working hard. Josh did this mostly by working 12 1/2 months a year.No Summer off.  Of season?  In California w his Palmer coach.

[Coach Tuesday]

23 minutes ago, May Day 10 said:

I really didnt know what to think.  Heading into and early on in that College season, Allen was my first choice and I thought he was a freak.  He had a bit of a topsy turvy season at Wyoming though.  

 

It was clear he had outrageous physical tools and if they could be harnessed, the rewards would be immense. But people were saying it could be a long term project before he should even see the field.

 

I had zero faith in the Bills in grooming somebody like this.  I didnt think it was a bad idea at all, but I thought the Bills would be much better off with "SAFE" in Darnold or Rosen.  

 

Exactly where I was - sure that the organization would ruin any chance he had to make it.  They hadn't really developed a single player in 20 years, except maybe Kyle. And every time they went "against the grain" it blew up in their faces.  I wanted someone pro-ready because I was convinced they'd fumble the snap.  

 

Never been happier about being wrong.

[NewEra]

42 minutes ago, McBean said:

He’s my favorite Bill of all time.

 

My second favorite athlete of all team (MJ #1..)

 

I hate the Allen pick but have never been so happy to be wrong about something in my life.

Sad that MJ is your favorite athlete of all time.  Such a smug ********.   I’ve had the “privilege” of taking care of MJ on a dozen or so occasions.  Easily the worst celeb I’ve ever encountered and (as a die hard UNC fan) I’m embarrassed to have called him my favorite player for a few minutes in the 80s.  He doesn’t deserve to be anyones favorite based on his attitude. Truly saddening what a scum he is. 
 

His  ex wife, Juanita…..now that’s a class act.  

[Hapless Bills Fan]

9 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Sad that MJ is your favorite athlete of all time.  Such a smug ********.   I’ve had the “privilege” of taking care of MJ on a dozen or so occasions.  Easily the worst celeb I’ve ever encountered and (as a die hard UNC fan) I’m embarrassed to have called him my favorite player for a few minutes in the 80s.  He doesn’t deserve to be anyones favorite based on his attitude. Truly saddening what a scum he is. 
 

His  ex wife, Juanita…..now that’s a class act.  

 

Mac Jones is married?

 

(sorry just riffin on the MJ10 trademark thing)

[thenorthremembers]

13 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Sad that MJ is your favorite athlete of all time.  Such a smug ********.   I’ve had the “privilege” of taking care of MJ on a dozen or so occasions.  Easily the worst celeb I’ve ever encountered and (as a die hard UNC fan) I’m embarrassed to have called him my favorite player for a few minutes in the 80s.  He doesn’t deserve to be anyones favorite based on his attitude. Truly saddening what a scum he is. 
 

His  ex wife, Juanita…..now that’s a class act.  

Juicy!  Do tell...

[Captain Hindsight]

1 hour ago, Greg S said:

 

Sometimes I just can't believe that one of ESPN's lead NFL personalities is an adult man who goes by "booger"

[NewEra]

7 minutes ago, thenorthremembers said:

Juicy!  Do tell...

Meh.  I used to manage the cabanas @ the mirage in the early 2000s.  MJ, his wife and kids would stay in the villas @ the mirage.  His wife and kids would often get cabanas with us.  I had met his wife and kids on a handful of occasions and had developed a friendly relationship her and the kids. I mentioned to her that I was a die hard UNC fan.  When MJ finally made his first appearance, she gave me a very warm introduction and mentioned my allegiance to UNC and how much their kids loved me.  The guy didn’t acknowledge me and said where’s the menu?   She shook her head, looked at me and lipped “he’s an #######, dont worry about him”.  Over the years they came out several times and the most he ever said to me was his food order.  Never even a hello. Meanwhile his kids would be jumping into my arms asking me to throw them into the pool.   Every time he would sign the check, he would stiff and his wife stick around to see if he tipped then give me 50%.  
 

I’ve had several encounters with every NBA star you can think of and several mega celebs.  The only ones to make very poor impressions, MJ and LeBron.   

[Dr. Who]

7 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Meh.  I used to manage the cabanas @ the mirage in the early 2000s.  MJ, his wife and kids would stay in the villas @ the mirage.  His wife and kids would often get cabanas with us.  I had met his wife and kids on a handful of occasions and had developed a friendly relationship her and the kids. I mentioned to her that I was a die hard UNC fan.  When MJ finally made his first appearance, she gave me a very warm introduction and mentioned my allegiance to UNC and how much their kids loved me.  The guy didn’t acknowledge me and said where’s the menu?   She shook her head, looked at me and lipped “he’s an #######, dont worry about him”.  Over the years they came out several times and the most he ever said to me was his food order.  Never even a hello. Meanwhile his kids would be jumping into my arms asking me to throw them into the pool.   Every time he would sign the check, he would stiff and his wife stick around to see if he tipped then give me 50%.  
 

I’ve had several encounters with every NBA star you can think of and several mega celebs.  The only ones to make very poor impressions, MJ and LeBron.   

Good to know. Not a fan of either, really. Any interaction with Kobe? I liked that fella.

[BADOLBILZ]

1 hour ago, McBean said:

He’s my favorite Bill of all time.

 

My second favorite athlete of all team (MJ #1..)

 

I hate the Allen pick but have never been so happy to be wrong about something in my life.

 

 

To say you hated the Allen pick is even an understatement............you were enraged by that pick..........that's your TSW legacy..........but I mean, gtfoh with MJ.........who's your favorite Chicago Bull now,  Giannis?

[NewEra]

Just now, Dr. Who said:

Good to know. Not a fan of either, really. Any interaction with Kobe? I liked that fella.

Also, several.  The best.  Not even a close second.  
 

Along with working @ the mirage, I opened Rain and Ghostbar @ The Palms as a VIP Host.  Aftee the lakers won the titles in 2001-2002 they came in and partied at Rain.  The table they had booked for Kobe was a water booth in my section on the main level. Very visible and very accessible for general admission.  His party consisted of himself and one guy, who was his trainer/security.  I asked him if he wanted me to have a nightclub security guard to stand outside his table so he can have some privacy.  He said “we just won the championship, it’s time to celebrate with the laker fans!!  Vegas is a Laker city!!  Just make sure my ash tray isn’t over flowing (he smoked cigars all night) and that my diet coke isn’t empty.”  He didn’t even have a cocktail from my recollection.  There was a line of fans outside his booth for hours and there were no less than 10 strangers At a time in there talking and dancing with him.  Rarely women and when there were, he was a gent.  90% of the peopLe in his area throughout the night we’re dudes.  
 

the following year, they reserved a different table for him.  When he arrived I met him at the door and walked him to his new and more private area.  He said, f this, let’s go to the same spot we were in last year.  Rinse and repeat. 
 

10 years or so later, I was running the cabanas @ the Wynn.  Team USA always stayed there prior to the Olympics as they practiced and scrimmaged in Vegas.  Kobe had a cabana and remembered me (Not by name, sigh).  Same deal though. A few couples came over and asked for a pic and he offered them lunch and drinks on him.  
 

later that weekend, coach K came out and said that he had a meeting scheduled with Kobe in Kobe’s cabana.  Kobe hadn’t checked in yet, but I walked him out and checked on him for an hour or so.  Still no Kobe.  It was 110 degrees and K was sweltering.  I then get a call from villa services, they asked me if I could escort K to Kobe’s villa…..Kobe was getting treatment in the villa and wanted to change the location of their meeting.  the look on K’s face was priceless….and as a UNC fan, it was a moment I’ll cherish forever.
 

Kobe ♥️ 

[Dr. Who]

5 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Also, several.  The best.  Not even a close second.  
 

Along with working @ the mirage, I opened Rain and Ghostbar @ The Palms as a VIP Host.  Aftee the lakers won the titles in 2001-2002 they came in and partied at Rain.  The table they had booked for Kobe was a water booth in my section on the main level. Very visible and very accessible for general admission.  His party consisted of himself and one guy, who was his trainer/security.  I asked him if he wanted me to have a nightclub security guard to stand outside his table so he can have some privacy.  He said “we just won the championship, it’s time to celebrate with the laker fans!!  Vegas is a Laker city!!  Just make sure my ash tray isn’t over flowing (he smoked cigars all night) and that my diet coke isn’t empty.”  He didn’t even have a cocktail from my recollection.  There was a line of fans outside his booth for hours and there were no less than 10 strangers At a time in there talking and dancing with him.  Rarely women and when there were, he was a gent.  90% of the peopLe in his area throughout the night we’re dudes.  
 

the following year, they reserved a different table for him.  When he arrived I met him at the door and walked him to his new and more private area.  He said, f this, let’s go to the same spot we were in last year.  Rinse and repeat. 
 

10 years or so later, I was running the cabanas @ the Wynn.  Team USA always stayed there prior to the Olympics as they practiced and scrimmaged in Vegas.  Kobe had a cabana and remembered me (Not by name, sigh).  Same deal though. A few couples came over and asked for a pic and he offered them lunch and drinks on him.  
 

later that weekend, coach K came out and said that he had a meeting scheduled with Kobe in Kobe’s cabana.  Kobe hadn’t checked in yet, but I walked him out and checked on him for an hour or so.  Still no Kobe.  It was 110 degrees and K was sweltering.  I then get a call from villa services, they asked me if I could escort K to Kobe’s villa…..Kobe was getting treatment in the villa and wanted to change the location of their meeting.  the look on K’s face was priceless….and as a UNC fan, it was a moment I’ll cherish forever.
 

Kobe ♥️ 

Thanks so much for sharing. It's profoundly gratifying when someone whose public persona you admire is matched by private kindness.

[NewEra]

2 minutes ago, Dr. Who said:

Thanks so much for sharing. It's profoundly gratifying when someone whose public persona you admire is matched by private kindness.

For sure.  If it’s not already public knowledge, it should be.  From my experience, Kobe = class.  MJ = No class.  The teacher should’ve taken some notes from the student.  

 

 

[Mark Vader]

25 minutes ago, NewEra said:

For sure.  If it’s not already public knowledge, it should be.  From my experience, Kobe = class.  MJ = No class.  The teacher should’ve taken some notes from the student.  

 

 

Most interesting.

 

When I went to Chicago for the draft in 2015 it was my first time ever visiting there. I hung out at a couple of nice places and struck up many conversations about the teams in Chicago, mostly the Bears.

 

What surprised me were the stories that people told me about Walter Payton. They were saying that only because of his death is the reason why they named an award after him.

They said how disrespectful he would be to people whenever he was at a bar or restaurant, especially to women.

I thought maybe it was just one bad moment from one person, but a few other people had similar things to say.

[NewEra]

2 minutes ago, Mark Vader said:

Most interesting.

 

When I went to Chicago for the draft in 2015 it was my first time ever visiting there. I hung out at a couple of nice places and struck up many conversations about the teams in Chicago, mostly the Bears.

 

What surprised me were the stories that people told me about Walter Payton. They were saying that only because of his death is the reason why they named an award after him.

They said how disrespectful he would be to people whenever he was at a bar or restaurant, especially to women.

I thought maybe it was just one bad moment from one person, but a few other people had similar things to say.

Thanks for sharing.  That’s disheartening.  I hadn’t heard much about Walter as a person other than what i saw on his docs, which understandably, spun him as a saint.

 

are you coming to Vegas for the draft?  Not when I’ll be working that weekend yet, but we should grab a beer if you make the trip.  

[Captain Hindsight]

8 minutes ago, Mark Vader said:

Most interesting.

 

When I went to Chicago for the draft in 2015 it was my first time ever visiting there. I hung out at a couple of nice places and struck up many conversations about the teams in Chicago, mostly the Bears.

 

What surprised me were the stories that people told me about Walter Payton. They were saying that only because of his death is the reason why they named an award after him.

They said how disrespectful he would be to people whenever he was at a bar or restaurant, especially to women.

I thought maybe it was just one bad moment from one person, but a few other people had similar things to say.

That’s interesting and probably not too surprising unfortunately 

[Irv]

3 hours ago, Kwai San said:

I've said it before I will say it again.....I am so happy to be right!  I was on board with that Allen pick the second it was made!!!!

 

Go Josh and Go BILLS!!

 

I have thrice dislocated my shoulder patting myself on the back over being right about the Josh Allen pick.  I also predicted the Miracle on Ice and was at the '93 Bills Oilers comeback game not once, but twice.  Predicted the comeback too.  At this point I'm predicting Josh could kick Chuck Norris' ass.  

 

Edited January 21, 2022 by Irv

[ddaryl]

21 minutes ago, Irv said:

 

I have thrice dislocated my shoulder patting myself on the back over being right about the Josh Allen pick.  I also predicted the Miracle on Ice and was at the '93 Bills Oilers comeback game not once, but twice.  Predicted the comeback too.  At this point I'm predicting Josh could kick Chuck Norris' ass.  

 

Well Penelope knew Josh Allen was going to be the best QB ever. Even before Josh was born 
 

 

[Mark Vader]

50 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Thanks for sharing.  That’s disheartening.  I hadn’t heard much about Walter as a person other than what i saw on his docs, which understandably, spun him as a saint.

 

are you coming to Vegas for the draft?  Not when I’ll be working that weekend yet, but we should grab a beer if you make the trip.  

Yes, I will be there.

 

Got my hotel and flight booked. I arrive on Wednesday the 27th and leave on Monday the 2nd.

 

It would be great to get together. I'm looking forward to seeing how that city gets the draft all set up.

[Nextmanup]

9 hours ago, Dr.Sack said:

Reminds me of Aaron Rodgers. 

Who does?  Josh?  He reminds me much more so of Brett Favre.

 

 

[NewEra]

1 minute ago, Mark Vader said:

Yes, I will be there.

 

Got my hotel and flight booked. I arrive on Wednesday the 27th and leave on Monday the 2nd.

 

It would be great to get together. I'm looking forward to seeing how that city gets the draft all set up.

Yeah, I’m a little worried about how they’re going to set it up tbh.  Especially if it’s ceasars.  They’re pretty clueless over there.  I was hoping they’d do it downtown.  It’s easier to corral huge crowds down there  

3 minutes ago, Mark Vader said:

Yes, I will be there.

 

Got my hotel and flight booked. I arrive on Wednesday the 27th and leave on Monday the 2nd.

 

It would be great to get together. I'm looking forward to seeing how that city gets the draft all set up.

I’ll be in touch for sure.  

[Mark Vader]

1 hour ago, NewEra said:

Yeah, I’m a little worried about how they’re going to set it up tbh.  Especially if it’s ceasars.  They’re pretty clueless over there.  I was hoping they’d do it downtown.  It’s easier to corral huge crowds down there  

I’ll be in touch for sure.  

Sounds great. @CowgirlsFan will be there too.

 

If you hear anything about the set-up or any other details with the draft, please let me know.

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

6 hours ago, McBean said:

He’s my favorite Bill of all time.

 

My second favorite athlete of all team (MJ #1..)

 

I hate the Allen pick but have never been so happy to be wrong about something in my life.

Yeah, you were a cantankerous dolt back then.