Another Fan Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) Reading these boards the first few weeks of the year it seems discussing Allen is an emotional topic around here. Imo some fans here will go at any length to defend him. Which is understandable to me to some degree. Josh certainly has a lot of likable traits to him to say the least. Hard worker, humble, seemingly willing to improve himself, donates money to charity every TD pass, started at a junior college, hangs out at local high school games, etc... Heck even some of his negative traits on the field is trying to do too much and willing to risk injury for the betterment of the team. The twitter posts he did were dumb but hey who hasn't said stupid things when they were a kid. I'm sure if I looked in my post history here there's some stupid stuff. So I tried to make the case he's a likable/relatable dude. That being said I could separate the person from the football player. I've always been in the middle on Josh from when he got drafted. On draft night I didn't have a strong opinion on him. Saw it as time will tell if he was a smart pick. Today still in the middle, see things I like but still areas he can improve on. He may or may not be the next Jim Kelly. I've never played the game professionally and am just another fan though. Hence the user name. I'd admit there's a little of me that gets annoyed when outside fans might question his abilities. I think it's because of his personality traits. Edited October 25, 2019 by Another Fan 4 2
Rocky Landing Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Another Fan said: Reading these boards the first few weeks of the year it seems discussing Allen is an emotional topic around here. Imo some fans here will go at any length to defend him. Which is understandable to me to some degree. Josh certainly has a lot of likable traits to him to say the least. Hard worker, humble, seemingly willing to improve himself, donates money to charity every TD pass, started at a junior college, hangs out at local high school games, etc... Heck even some of his negative traits on the field is trying to do too much and willing to risk injury for the betterment of the team. The twitter posts he did were dumb but hey who hasn't said stupid things when they were a kid. I'm sure if I looked in my post history here there's some stupid stuff. So I tried to make the case he's a likable/relatable dude. That being said I could separate the person from the football player. I've always been in the middle on Josh from when he got drafted. On draft night I didn't have a strong onion on him. Saw it as time will tell if he was a smart pick. Today still in the middle, see things I like but still areas he can improve on. He may or may not be the next Jim Kelly. I've never played the game professionally and am just another fan though. Hence the user name. I'd admit there's a little of me that gets annoyed when outside fans might question his abilities. I think it's because of his personality traits. Personally, I love the guy. But, I would look ridiculous in skinny jeans, so... no, not an extension of my personality. I just enjoy being a fan. (Regarding the bolded), I don't think you need to look too far...
ComradeKayAdams Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 If I saw Josh Allen's extension, I wouldn't even be thinking about his personality. "Ooooh, behave, Kay!" - says you. No. No, I shall not behave. 1 1
BillsFanInCt74 Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 Ya know Jim kelly had only a 60.1 comp% . I think that is very doable for josh over his career if not better 1
Paulus Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 Allen, so far, has been a very likable guy. I suppose you can take his likability as an extension of your personality... But, as far as I am concerned, I hate myself. So, no. The answer is no, from me.
whatdrought Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 Someone who is pro-Allen is so because of an emotional fixation, and not because he’s shown himself to be a good football player, who, even with mistakes is still way ahead of where the so-called experts (who now say he’s garbage because he isn’t perfect) say he was supposed to be? Got it. 1
Doc Brown Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 17 minutes ago, BillsFanInCt74 said: Ya know Jim kelly had only a 60.1 comp% . I think that is very doable for josh over his career if not better Average completion percentage Kelly at age 30 was 56.0%. Average completion percentage last year was 64.9%. Different eras. 1
FLbills Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, Another Fan said: So I tried to make the case he's a likable/relatable dude. That being said I could separate the person from the football player. I've always been in the middle on Josh from when he got drafted. On draft night I didn't have a strong onion on him. Saw it as time will tell if he was a smart pick. Onions make me cry!!! ? Edited October 25, 2019 by FLbills
The BLUES Brothers Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 The night of the Josh Allen NFL draft - my wife and I were on vacation in Charleston, S.C. We went to dinner at a place that had a large TV that they changed to the NFL draft for us...ummm - l mean for me lol. Honestly l was not happy because l read all the negatives about Allen and was concerned he could be as good as he has been. The trading up to get Edmunds made me feel better. As a fan - because l am happier when we are winning - any Bills player is an extension of my personality maybe Allen a little more because he is a likable guy and hard worker. Ironically, his last name is my first name so hearing my buddies yell "Alright Allen!" sounds a lot better to me than "Awe #&#^% Allen!" lol 1
US Egg Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 If Man Crush columns are to be allowed, they should at least be in the OTW section.
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 I sometimes wonder what Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park, London England would be like. At times like that, I just visit here. 1
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 I’m sure Josh Allen thinks about you too 1
Saint Doug Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 Josh and I...we’re actually the same person.
GunnerBill Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 No. I have said before though I see a lot of my own coaching style in Sean McDermott. 1 minute ago, HOUSE said: Strong onions are bad 48 Dick and Dom. Blast from the past. 2
Epstein's Mother Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 Why are we not exploring more important topics like; "If Josh Allen were an animal which animal would he be?" 3
Blokestradamus Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 21 minutes ago, Epstein's Mother said: Why are we not exploring more important topics like; "If Josh Allen were an animal which animal would he be?" I dunno about Allen but Brady would be a cheetah. 1 3 1
Fr. Jerk Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) The Biebs goes hard in my whip all day as well. Great reaction when I roll down Jefferson ave. Edited October 25, 2019 by The Jerk 1
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