Jordan Palmer says Josh Allen is "the most talented player to ever play quarterback"

[extrahammer]

 

I will not debate this either way, I just love to hear it. 

[Logic]

I believe Palmer is correct.

 

In terms of sheer physical talent — arm strength, size, power, mobility, speed, jumping ability — I can’t think of anyone that’s ever been clearly superior to Josh Allen.

 

Combine all of that with elite work ethic, competitiveness, and leadership ability, and you have the ingredients for a Hall of Famer.

Edited July 7, 2022 by Logic

[Patrick Duffy]

I don't know if you could say "most ever" in this early stage of his career. But he definitely could be at some point. 

[Warcodered]

44 minutes ago, Sheneneh Jenkins said:

I don't know if you could say "most ever" in this early stage of his career. But he definitely could be at some point. 

He's not saying he's the best/most accomplished/successful QB ever, he's saying he's the most talented so far, and I think that's a fair argument to make with how Josh has thrown and run the ball at this point.

[Rigby]

Has all the tools you need to be an elite All-Pro type QB and the great thing for us and terrifying for everyone else around the league is that he is still only 26 years old, really in football terms not even hit his prime yet. I usually do not buy players jersey's, preferring just to put my own last name on the back.

 

But I bought his.

[Dan Darragh]

What about JaMarcus Russell?

[Rigby]

1 minute ago, Dan Darragh said:

What about JaMarcus Russell?

Probably at home scarfing down some Big Mac's while watching his draft night video for about the thousandth time and with tears coming down his face.

[Buffalo716]

1 minute ago, Dan Darragh said:

What about JaMarcus Russell?

Jamarcus had the physical size and arm strength but he didn’t run like Travis Kelce 

 

Josh is the most physically imposing QB of all time … he has Russell level arm strength… can throw on the run like rodgers in his prime… Can shrug off DTs like Big Ben… and can run like Travis kelce 

[julian]

I don’t believe this is even close, Allen can physically do more on the field than any other QB in history.

 

 He checks boxes no other QB can.

[Doc]

12 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said:

Jamarcus had the physical size and arm strength but he didn’t run like Travis Kelce 

 

Josh is the most physically imposing QB of all time … he has Russell level arm strength… can throw on the run like rodgers in his prime… Can shrug off DTs like Big Ben… and can run like Travis kelce 

 

Travis Kelce?  Interesting comp.  What QB would be a good comparison?

[Buffalo716]

11 minutes ago, Doc said:

 

Travis Kelce?  Interesting comp.  What QB would be a good comparison?

I’m saying the way he runs is physically imposing like a TE like Travis Kelce

 

I can’t think of a quarterback besides Tim Tebow Who was a successful power runner in the NFL at quarterback… and Tebow did it for like half a season

 

So Josh runs much more like a TE which is why it’s so effective 

 

he has an elite stiff arm… not even for a QB, for a Football player

Edited July 8, 2022 by Buffalo716

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

1 hour ago, Logic said:

I believe Palmer is correct.

 

In terms of sheer physical talent — arm strength, size, power, mobility, speed, jumping ability — I can’t think of anyone that’s ever been clearly superior to Josh Allen.

 

Combine all of that with elite work ethic, competitiveness, and leadership ability, and you have the ingredients for a Hall of Famer.

 

But, but Lamar 

🙄 

[Doc]

1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said:

No I’m saying the way he runs is physically imposing like Travis Kelce

 

 

I’m not saying he’s the Travis Kelce of quarterbacks

 

No I know you were saying he runs like Kelce.  But every other comp was a QB. 

 

However if I were to compare him to someone, Jim Brown keeps coming to my mind.

[Big Turk]

44 minutes ago, Dan Darragh said:

What about JaMarcus Russell?

Russell couldn't move like Allen could.

[Buffalo716]

10 minutes ago, Doc said:

 

No I know you were saying he runs like Kelce.  But every other comp was a QB. 

 

However if I were to compare him to someone, Jim Brown keeps coming to my mind.

I understand you.. I was able to figure out other comparisons for everything else that I said

 

As for his running style I couldn’t think of a quarterback.. But I kept thinking he runs like a really smooth TE 

 

The way he blends power and speed and agility… His cut back ability is literally running back level 

 

He can move the pile or go over it

 

It is Jim Brown esq

 

 

[Big Turk]

1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said:

I understand you.. I was able to figure out other comparisons for everything else that I said

 

As for his running style I couldn’t think of a quarterback.. But I kept thinking he runs like a really smooth TE 

 

The way he blends power and speed and agility… His cut back ability is literally running back level 

 

He can move the pile or go over it

 

It is Jim Brown esq

 

 

 

He doesn't have track speed like Lamar or Michael Vick, but once he gets going he is really fast...like run away from LBs with ease fast to the point it's like he almost surprises them sometimes with their angles they take early in games until they realize there is no way they are going to catch him and adjust after

[Beast]

46 minutes ago, Rigby said:

Probably at home scarfing down some Big Mac's while watching his draft night video for about the thousandth time and with tears coming down his face.

 

[JakeFrommStateFarm]

Who is Jordan Palmer ?

 

Did he ever play QB in the NFL ?

[Doc]

15 minutes ago, JakeFrommStateFarm said:

Who is Jordan Palmer ?

 

Did he ever play QB in the NFL ?

 

Besides being the guy who helped turn Josh into an elite passer?

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

15 minutes ago, JakeFrommStateFarm said:

Who is Jordan Palmer ?

 

Did he ever play QB in the NFL ?

those who can’t … … Coach. 

[Royale with Cheese]

18 minutes ago, JakeFrommStateFarm said:

Who is Jordan Palmer ?

 

Did he ever play QB in the NFL ?

He’s the brother of the singer who sings Addicted To Love.

[Ethan in Cleveland]

Has this board ever heard of John Elway? Same size, arm strength, and athletic ability.  Played in an era where it was much harder to be a passer.

 

Or Brett Favre? He wasn't as fast running but obviously had the toughness and the arm strength. 

 

Steve Young was an amazing passer and runner though his running was not as violent as JA's. 

 

Montana was also sneaky mobile early on. Obviously not the arm strength of JA though.

 

 

 

[Doc]

2 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said:

Has this board ever heard of John Elway? Same size, arm strength, and athletic ability.  Played in an era where it was much harder to be a passer.

 

Or Brett Favre? He wasn't as fast running but obviously had the toughness and the arm strength. 

 

Steve Young was an amazing passer and runner though his running was not as violent as JA's. 

 

Montana was also sneaky mobile early on. Obviously not the arm strength of JA though.

 

Elway was 6'3" and 215#.

[Ethan in Cleveland]

11 minutes ago, Doc said:

 

Elway was 6'3" and 215#.

Fair enough. He was 2 in shorter but he didn't stay at 215 fairly long.

 

The height evolution at QB is interesting. In the past being too tall was felt to be a negative. Then guys like Brady and Manning come along and even though they are statues back there they move in the pocket well enough to dominate.

Now guys like Newton, Josh, and Herbert are the total package of height, passing ability, and athletic ability in and out of the pocket. It probably in some part relates to college offenses running so much read option.

[Richard Noggin]

26 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said:

Has this board ever heard of John Elway? Same size, arm strength, and athletic ability.  Played in an era where it was much harder to be a passer.

 

Or Brett Favre? He wasn't as fast running but obviously had the toughness and the arm strength. 

 

Steve Young was an amazing passer and runner though his running was not as violent as JA's. 

 

Montana was also sneaky mobile early on. Obviously not the arm strength of JA though.

 

 

 

 

All of the ELITE QBs you've mentioned here are smaller than Allen, and at least two have less arm talent and at least two are less gifted runners. Therefore, they are ALL less "talented," despite being awesome.

 

Cam Newton and John Elway are maybe the closest physical comps? Newton has the size and athleticism but not quite the arm. Elway has the early career running and arm strength, but not quite the size. Maybe Randall Cunningham should be mentioned? 

[Doc]

10 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said:

Fair enough. He was 2 in shorter but he didn't stay at 215 fairly long.

 

The height evolution at QB is interesting. In the past being too tall was felt to be a negative. Then guys like Brady and Manning come along and even though they are statues back there they move in the pocket well enough to dominate.

Now guys like Newton, Josh, and Herbert are the total package of height, passing ability, and athletic ability in and out of the pocket. It probably in some part relates to college offenses running so much read option.

 

My 1998 Lindy's had him listed at 215#.

 

As for height, I just don't think there were that many good tall passers in the past.  And as has been happening with other positions, QBs just keep getting bigger.

 

 

[Doc]

2 minutes ago, Richard Noggin said:

All of the ELITE QBs you've mentioned here are smaller than Allen, and at least two have less arm talent and at least two are less gifted runners. Therefore, they are ALL less "talented," despite being awesome.

 

Cam Newton and John Elway are maybe the closest physical comps? Newton has the size and athleticism but not quite the arm. Elway has the early career running and arm strength, but not quite the size. Maybe Randall Cunningham should be mentioned? 

 

I'd say the closest is Cam, was who also 6'5" and in the 240# range, a good scrambler and had a pretty strong arm.  Josh is a much better passer and more aggressive as a runner.  Cunningham was tall (6'4") but only 212#.

[Richard Noggin]

Just now, Doc said:

 

I'd say the closest is Cam, was who also 6'5" and in the 240# range, a good scrambler and had a pretty strong arm.  Josh is a much better passer and more aggressive as a runner.  Cunningham was tall (6'4") but only 212#.

 

Agree with Cam as closest physical comp, and on the field with respect to power running tendencies. 

 

Cunningham had more freakish speed and arm talent than Cam, but due to a slighter frame was a different style of runner. 

 

Amalgamate the two and you've got something very close to Allen's physical traits. Not quite there, but close.

[Dablitzkrieg]

2 hours ago, JakeFrommStateFarm said:

Who is Jordan Palmer ?

 

Did he ever play QB in the NFL ?

He threw for 66 yards in the NFL, more than anyone on this board combined.   What's your point?

[Buffalo716]

2 hours ago, Ethan in Portland said:

Has this board ever heard of John Elway? Same size, arm strength, and athletic ability.  Played in an era where it was much harder to be a passer.

 

Or Brett Favre? He wasn't as fast running but obviously had the toughness and the arm strength. 

 

Steve Young was an amazing passer and runner though his running was not as violent as JA's. 

 

Montana was also sneaky mobile early on. Obviously not the arm strength of JA though.

 

 

 

Elway wasn’t 6’5 240 

 

josh is probably bigger than that too

 

neither were any of those guys… at his size he is a scary athlete 

[Lieutenant Aldo Raine]

2 hours ago, JakeFrommStateFarm said:

Who is Jordan Palmer ?

 

Did he ever play QB in the NFL ?

 

Two games more than you Jake Fromm

[BADOLBILZ]

He is.

 

 

[aceman_16]

5 hours ago, extrahammer said:

 

I will not debate this either way, I just love to hear it. 

Scroll to around the 53 min mark...you're welcome.

[Buffalo Junction]

2 hours ago, Ethan in Portland said:

Fair enough. He was 2 in shorter but he didn't stay at 215 fairly long.

 

The height evolution at QB is interesting. In the past being too tall was felt to be a negative. Then guys like Brady and Manning come along and even though they are statues back there they move in the pocket well enough to dominate.

Now guys like Newton, Josh, and Herbert are the total package of height, passing ability, and athletic ability in and out of the pocket. It probably in some part relates to college offenses running so much read option.

Elway’s weight going up over the course of his career had a negative impact on his ability to run. People forget that he played his whole career with a torn ACL, and that extra weight hindered his agility amongst other things. Cam’s probably the best “body type” comparison. Elway/Favre are probably the best arm comparisons... JA17 has a bit of their arm arrogance too. Kid is a freak and there really isn’t a complete talent like him. 
 

As for the height evolution….. that’s to be expected with the size of linemen increasing as well. QBs have to keep up in order to excel on the field by seeing over larger Olines and/ avoiding larger defenders. Brees and Wilson are aberrations in that they’re so good in the pocket while being shorter even when they don’t have top shelf receiving corps. Most shorter guys have difficulties timing routes, seeing through the trash, and anticipating throwing lanes. As a result bigger more mobile QBs are going to be more likely to succeed. 

[SydneyBillsFan]

6 hours ago, Buffalo716 said:

Jamarcus had the physical size and arm strength but he didn’t run like Travis Kelce 

 

Josh is the most physically imposing QB of all time … he has Russell level arm strength… can throw on the run like rodgers in his prime… Can shrug off DTs like Big Ben… and can run like Travis kelce 

...and most importantly - has unbelievable leadership qualities and character, work and team first ethics and is a family man of the highest order.

 

To think that we got him with picks 12, 22 and 56. Heck, the NFL could legitimately report the Bills to the IRS for grand theft HOF-er!

[unbillievable]

How did the Bills go from having nothing but mediocre Quarterbacks for 20 years to having the best on the Planet...

[Thurman#1]

Palmer has been saying this for a couple of years now.

 

I think he's right.

[ALLEN1QB]

I thought it was Tom Brady....right?

[loveorhatembillsfan4life]

I’m going to make a prediction that we are about to witness an even more deadly Allen this year. I think this will be his year for MVP and it may not even be close.

 

I gotta feeling.. 

[eball]

Either Palmer or Chris Simms have said this before.  It’s not a “new” opinion.

 

Josh is a unicorn.  If he’d have blossomed a little bit sooner as a teen he’d have played three years at Alabama or Ohio State and have been the no-doubt 1st pick in the draft.

 

From a sheer physical standpoint you can’t name a QB with more impressive all-around “tools.”  The key was always when, not if, he would get enough reps and coaching to become a true quarterback, because his drive and desire are also unmatched.

 

Josh Allen absolutely strikes fear into the minds of DCs across the league.  This year he may truly be unstoppable.