‘“I’ve been having conversations with teammates, trying to get a better understanding and asking what I can do,” said Allen in a video conference with reporters on Thursday. “Trying to raise awareness whether it be with my family, my friends around me, just trying to have these open discussions to find a way to help the situation.”’
Archives for June 2020
Bills QB Allen Stays Busy Despite Pandemic Restrictions
‘“It was very, very awesome to see just the amount of detail he puts into his craft, how communicative he was, how willing he was to learn,” Allen said of Diggs, noting they first got to know each other from afar by playing video games. “He’s such an explosive player and a great player, and he’s going to add a lot to our offense.”’
Bills’ Josh Allen says Jake Fromm has taken first step to gaining teammates’ trust
‘”I sent him a text saying I love you and I’m here for you if you need anything,” Allen said. “He owned up to his mistakes and he talked to the team and if anyone had any questions about him, they asked him directly. It was a shame that it happened … He was extremely sorry and regretful and super hurt by it. He didn’t mean to cause anybody any pain — and I think the guys responded well to him.”‘
Allen: Chemistry with Diggs “won’t take much time” once real practices start
‘“He loves to get on the field and run routes and talk to the guys and explain how he’s running routes and what works for him to these young cats,” the Bills quarterback told the media Thursday on a conference call via Zoom. Allen, Diggs, and several other offensive players, including all four quarterbacks currently on the roster, convened in Miami for several players-only workout sessions while the league hasn’t allowed players at facilities yet due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Allen raved about his newest weapon, who the team acquired in a trade this offseason. “It was very, very awesome to see just the amount of detail that he puts into his craft, how communicative he was, how wiling he was to learn.”’
Beasley: I’ve ‘looked the other way’ for too long
‘”This is too important of a time in our country to just sit by and scroll through everything that is happening before us. Every single person matters. No role is too small. Nothing you do is too little. Every bit is going to matter. Just please do something…#BlackLivesMatter.”‘
Josh Allen getting advice from Manning, Favre, & Romo
‘”I think what he gave me, I’ve taken it in stride and I’m applying it to the field and I think it’s been working out,” Allen said. “In Miami [where Allen hosted teammates for practice], I feel like it’s the best I’ve ever thrown. Just keeping my head more still, keeping my left arm tighter, and kind of rotating my body around on an axis and it’s been paying off.”‘
Bills QB Josh Allen: ‘There is no room for racism’
‘“I think this country is going to come out of this as a better country and we’re gonna continue to learn and grow. As far as racial injustices there’s no room for racism. At the end of the day everybody kind of has their own opinion but as people we our opinion and our rights to let them know that they’re wrong,” Allen explained.’
Bills QB Josh Allen starting to build chemistry with Stefon Diggs
‘“This man loves to work, he loves to get on the field and run routes and talk to the guys and explain how he’s running routes and explain what works for him to these young cats,” Allen explained on a zoom call with reporters.’
Josh Allen: ‘There’s no room for racism’
‘”Little things like being pulled over and not being comfortable with the situation on hand and for them to be driving and not know why they’re being pulled over and not speeding, not running red lights or anything like that but just a perception that their skin color is why they were flagged down.”‘
Bills QB Josh Allen: ‘There’s no room for racism’
‘“A lot of pain, a lot of hurt that’s been going on and I think it stems down even from their parents and their parents not being very happy with the direction of this country, how it’s been in the past,” says Allen.’
Allen still not over playoff loss
‘”Especially late in the game they’re not trying to force things. They’re still taking what the defense is giving them. They’re continuing to take checkdowns,” said Allen. “That’s something I have to continue to incorporate.”‘
Allen opens up about his growth as a leader on and off the field
‘”I’m learning,” said Allen. “I’m still learning. I’m a young kid and I want to grow and learn from everybody in our locker room.”‘
5 takeaways from Josh Allen’s 2020 offseason
‘”I’ve been having these conversations with teammates trying to get a better understanding, asking what I can do. And just trying to raise awareness, whether it be with my family, my friends around me and just trying to have these open discussions in order to find a way to help the situation.”‘
Bills Today | Cole Beasley opens up
‘Bills receiver Cole Beasley took to social media this week to reveal his thoughts on racial injustice and police brutality in our country. Beasley explained as a father of three biracial kids, he will no longer ignore the problems the Black community faces every day.’
For Bills’ Daboll, Allen, offense will learn on fly
‘Of Allen, specifically, Daboll said, “He’s our quarterback, but you can’t force leadership. You can improve it. You can learn about it. You can grow from it. But Josh has innate leadership qualities that guys gravitate towards, and he understands his role on the team … being one of the guys, being there for the players around him, helping them with the system, getting them together so that you can build that team chemistry, (it’s) not all about football.”’