Does Allen miss having Barkley in the room?

[Richmond_Bills]

Someone in another thread mentioned that Allen seemed to be "looking for comfort" on the bench.  Barkley is likely not the player that Trubisky is, should a backup ever need to be called into action, but does he have some other leadership qualities that "comfort" Josh and other members of the team.  I know that he always seemed very visible on the sidelines, on social media, etc.  Just a coincidence, or has anyone else had this thought? 

[Doc Brown]

No.

[RyanC883]

not a bad thought as many starters have a good relationship with their backups, but the qb coach and/or Mitch should be doing this, imo. 

[Draconator]

[Aussie Joe]

Nah…

[Putin]

No Allen misses not having OL 

[Sugar High JA17]

Josh is living on a plane of existence untouched by mortals

[Aussie Joe]

Just now, Sugar High JA17 said:

Josh is living on a plane of existence untouched by mortals

Pretty sure his girl touches something… 

[ALLEN1QB]

If that's the case Mr $257 mil better put his big boy panties on and get his head out of his A$$!! Time to man up dude!!!

Edited November 23, 2021 by ALLEN1QB

[hondo in seattle]

20 minutes ago, Richmond_Bills said:

Someone in another thread mentioned that Allen seemed to be "looking for comfort" on the bench.  Barkley is likely not the player that Trubisky is, should a backup ever need to be called into action, but does he have some other leadership qualities that "comfort" Josh and other members of the team.  I know that he always seemed very visible on the sidelines, on social media, etc.  Just a coincidence, or has anyone else had this thought? 

 

Maybe Josh does miss Barkley.

 

But I've gotten the impression from some of the interviews I've seen and read that last season Josh counted on Davis Webb for advice and insight more than Barkley.  

[london_bills]

41 minutes ago, Richmond_Bills said:

Someone in another thread mentioned that Allen seemed to be "looking for comfort" on the bench.  Barkley is likely not the player that Trubisky is, should a backup ever need to be called into action, but does he have some other leadership qualities that "comfort" Josh and other members of the team.  I know that he always seemed very visible on the sidelines, on social media, etc.  Just a coincidence, or has anyone else had this thought? 

I was thinking this but it's probably the point now where you'd want Allen to change a bit and be more of a leader, giving the other players comfort rather than looking for it himself. 

[Niagara Dude]

10 hours ago, Richmond_Bills said:

Someone in another thread mentioned that Allen seemed to be "looking for comfort" on the bench.  Barkley is likely not the player that Trubisky is, should a backup ever need to be called into action, but does he have some other leadership qualities that "comfort" Josh and other members of the team.  I know that he always seemed very visible on the sidelines, on social media, etc.  Just a coincidence, or has anyone else had this thought? 

No Allen affected more to not having a running back in the room

[Arkady Renko]

9 hours ago, Aussie Joe said:

Pretty sure his girl touches something… 

 
He needs to propose to her.  The uncertainty is adding unnecessary stress on him. 

[NI Bills Fan]

Not unless Barkley has learned how to play guard!

 

(cant believe this hadn't already been posted!!)

 

Serious answer: There's no doubt Barkley offered Josh Allen lots and was integral in his development and his performance levels last year.  However Josh is in year 4 now and a self professed student of the game etc.  At this stage of his career/development, he should NEED a Matt Barkley in order to perform.

 

Maybe Daboll coming back down from his elevated perch to talk to Josh on the sideline on occasion is something to consider.

Edited November 23, 2021 by NI Bills Fan

[Dr. Who]

5 minutes ago, Arkady Renko said:

 
He needs to propose to her.  The uncertainty is adding unnecessary stress on him. 

This is possible. The new dog was a delay tactic. Time to step up.

[Mr. WEO]

lol Barkley...for comfort?  Nah, JA was looking for any semblance of a running game.

[SoCal Deek]

10 hours ago, london_bills said:

I was thinking this but it's probably the point now where you'd want Allen to change a bit and be more of a leader, giving the other players comfort rather than looking for it himself. 

Well said! I’m tired of seeing him sitting all alone the bench staring at that stupid Surface as if it’s going to tell him something like the Magic 8 Ball. It never looks like anyone is talking to him. I don’t see him on a headset. Mitch is just sitting there ignoring him. It’s NOT good. Josh needs real time help during the game…or put the Surface down , get up off the bench, and go up and down the sideline encouraging your teammates! 

[BuffaloBillyG]

The locker room dynamics change from year to year. John Brown is gone too and even thought at the end of his Bills tenure he wasn't offering much on the field he and Josh seemed close as well.

 

I've worked places that had high turnover in employees and when you lose several people you enjoy working with work just seems....off. Not the same. 

 

But it's the nature of the buisness and if Allen is letting the departure of some of his friends drag him down (and I don't agree that it's the case) then he really wouldn't be mentally tough enough to lead an NFL team.

 

 

 

 

 

[PromoTheRobot]

Losing Barkley doesn't affect the bad o-line play, stupid penalties, turnovers, lack of pass rush or ability to tackle running backs 

[GerstAusGosheim]

No, he misses pass blocking and having the threat of a running game.

Edited November 23, 2021 by GerstAusGosheim