Josh Allen and the Stiff Arm

[Cray51]

Honestly, I think he is actively taking a safer approach this season through two games.  He is very tentative when it comes to tucking and running with the ball so far and only running when absolutely needing to.  There have even been a few times where he has decided to force a throw over a 6-7 yard run, which I haven't seen from him before.

 

He will have 1-2 plays a game where he may get some contact going, but otherwise he is being safer in my opinion through two games.

[blacklabel]

Stiff arm?! More like whiff arm! Josh wanted to drive that dude into the dirt so bad but fella was already well on his way to turf town when Josh swung for the fences. 

[HOUSE]

This will keep me up all night

-Thanks

[DrDawkinstein]

 

Are we still trying to tell the NFL MVP how to play football from our couches?

[Dablitzkrieg]

2 hours ago, Rich Stadium Original said:

Haven't seen it anywhere else on the board here, but wondering if I was the only one cringing at Josh Allens stiff arm on his 40 yard run Sunday.

Thought the run was great, and Romo even mentioned the wherewithal to switch the arm he was carrying the ball with to decrease the risk of a punch out.

But where I cringed is where he used a stiff arm WITH HIS THROWING HAND to try to gain a few extra yards..especially around the face mask of the defender..where he could have easily jammed/broken/sprained/lacerated/dislocated finger(s) on HIS THROWING HAND.

Truly appreciate the effort, but the time out of the lineup is not worth a few extra yards on the play in my opinion...

Yes, you were the only one that even gave it a thought.   

[machine gun kelly]

Josh isn’t going to play his game in bubble wrap.  He’s from a family of farmers, and those are tough people.  They just get things done.  They don’t make excuses.  I love that about him.

 

It took McD years just to get him to slide sometimes.  Josh isn’t stubborn, just a sincere desire to win.  Last time I checked, he has mom than double the consecutive starts as the next QB down the level.  I know that’s a concern as you get to feel invincible, but he’s delivered so far.

[Billsatlastin2018]

2 hours ago, MJS said:

Just let the man play football.

WHEN we were all starving for ANY semblance of order, quality, professionalism, intelligence, capability, etc.during the entire, endless lost years of this Millenium, I was with you.

 

But NOW, the Bills are not, no almost never, inflicted with that stumbling, bumbling, fumbling idiocy! And they are led by a freak player- should be not be injured, will likely get to the point of being in the GOAT conversation of not just QBs… but players in NFL history!

 

Given the prior substandard playoff performances by the D, it is normally ALL about him! Therefore, I do not want, for the sake of 2 who cares yards, taking a game/season or career ending stupid hit!

 

Play smart 17! The Lombardi is just over the curve of the road. It is no time for a FUBAR! 

[1st&ten]

Yes he probably should be more careful, but I do love when he trucks these guys.

[Sweats]

I can't fault a player for putting on their big boy pants and wanting to make plays

[fan_in_tx]

6 hours ago, Rich Stadium Original said:

Haven't seen it anywhere else on the board here, but wondering if I was the only one cringing at Josh Allens stiff arm on his 40 yard run Sunday.

Thought the run was great, and Romo even mentioned the wherewithal to switch the arm he was carrying the ball with to decrease the risk of a punch out.

But where I cringed is where he used a stiff arm WITH HIS THROWING HAND to try to gain a few extra yards..especially around the face mask of the defender..where he could have easily jammed/broken/sprained/lacerated/dislocated finger(s) on HIS THROWING HAND.

Truly appreciate the effort, but the time out of the lineup is not worth a few extra yards on the play in my opinion...

Let the boys play.

[Bruffalo]

This is one of the most nitpicky threads I've seen lately.

 

Did he get hurt? No? Okay then. Let's move on. 

[Haslett_Stomp]

4 hours ago, blacklabel said:

Stiff arm?! More like whiff arm! Josh wanted to drive that dude into the dirt so bad but fella was already well on his way to turf town when Josh swung for the fences. 

 

IIRC Romo chuckled after he whiffed.

[Fleezoid]

4 hours ago, blacklabel said:

Stiff arm?! More like whiff arm! Josh wanted to drive that dude into the dirt so bad but fella was already well on his way to turf town when Josh swung for the fences. 

 

Looked like he tried to slap him on the head. 

[julian]

[uninja]

7 hours ago, Rich Stadium Original said:

Haven't seen it anywhere else on the board here, but wondering if I was the only one cringing at Josh Allens stiff arm on his 40 yard run Sunday.

Thought the run was great, and Romo even mentioned the wherewithal to switch the arm he was carrying the ball with to decrease the risk of a punch out.

But where I cringed is where he used a stiff arm WITH HIS THROWING HAND to try to gain a few extra yards..especially around the face mask of the defender..where he could have easily jammed/broken/sprained/lacerated/dislocated finger(s) on HIS THROWING HAND.

Truly appreciate the effort, but the time out of the lineup is not worth a few extra yards on the play in my opinion...

 

I mean you're not wrong but this is part of JA and his game, he's a gamer and is gonna play tough no matter what

[Walking Tall]

5 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said:

 

Are we still trying to tell the NFL MVP how to play football from our couches?

I’m not. He is what he is and that’s why I love him.

 

It’s also why he scares the ***** out of me at times.

Edited September 17 by Walking Tall

[LABILLBACKER]

9 hours ago, Mooshocker12 said:

Ok. Tell Josh that.....I'm sure he will listen. Not that I don't agree with you, I just think he is a baller and will do whatever he can to get that extra yard or 20. Excellent point however!

He's going to give every square inch of his body to make a play. That's never going to change over the next 3-4 years. Once his scrambling slows down, then you'll probably see him protect himself more. 

[JerseyBills]

9 hours ago, Rich Stadium Original said:

Haven't seen it anywhere else on the board here, but wondering if I was the only one cringing at Josh Allens stiff arm on his 40 yard run Sunday.

Thought the run was great, and Romo even mentioned the wherewithal to switch the arm he was carrying the ball with to decrease the risk of a punch out.

But where I cringed is where he used a stiff arm WITH HIS THROWING HAND to try to gain a few extra yards..especially around the face mask of the defender..where he could have easily jammed/broken/sprained/lacerated/dislocated finger(s) on HIS THROWING HAND.

Truly appreciate the effort, but the time out of the lineup is not worth a few extra yards on the play in my opinion...

Man he's a football player before a QB , Special,  I see your point but that was bang bang and he has to play free and go with his instincts 

[Buffalo ill]

Next thing the OP will tell Josh to do is go vegan.

[Buffalo Junction]

It’s what you get with a player like JA17. It’s a part of his game that’ll exist as long as his legs do.
 

On the flipside, I would much rather he jams a finger on his throwing arm than gets horse collared or takes a shot to the knee causing permanent damage.