Josh Allen Slowing?

[Boatdrinks]

4 minutes ago, Bad Things Man said:

"Josh is definitely not the main reason for the offensive woes.  That said, I do think he is a tad slower compared to past years."

Totally agree, just something I noticed.

He’s like 27 not 37 .

[Comebackkid]

Running slower, thinking slower, I heard his car insurance rep even down graded him.  Where will it 🔚🙄

[msw2112]

I don't think he's slowing down per se, but, as others have pointed out, he's moving a bit slower for 2 reasons:

 

1)  He's trying to keep his eyes downfield to look for a potential throw

2)  He's gauging where the defenders are so that he can time a slide or run out of bounds, to avoid a big hit.  In the past, he would just go full steam ahead and try to run over whoever or whatever might be in the way.

 

I'm OK with both of these, even if it slows him down a bit.  That said, if he sees an opening, he should take it.  He's a fantastic runner and it's part of his game.  He just needs to avoid the big hits.  Yes, he can deliver them and yes, he's tough and can take a lot of them, but he needs to keep himself as healthy as he can.  If that means getting 18 yards instead of 20, so be it.  I'd, of course, make an exception where the game is on the line.  If it's 4th down in the 4th quarter of a close game, he has to do whatever it takes to get past the sticks.  It's all about situational awareness.

Edited November 7, 2023 by msw2112

[Buffalo Boy]

8 minutes ago, Ya Digg? said:

They mentioned during the game how Kincaid dropped a ball because it was thrown so hard and how Gabe Davis gets bruised hands because of Josh’s throws 

Ugh, I mentioned it right in my comment🙄

He still doesn’t seem , to me, to have the same effortless drive on the ball.

[Casey D]

He's 27.  His biological clock, and the Bills window of opportunity are-- stomp stomp stomp-- ticking.  😁

5 minutes ago, DuckyBoys said:

Clearly he's washed up at 26

 

[nedboy7]

Cognitively he is definitely slower.  And its hard to quantify how much is coaching and how much is his own brain. 

[Blackbeard]

Oh good lord.  
 

 

[Dunkirk Donski]

I think that Wgr caller was right…Time to draft a new qb.  

[somnus00]

29 minutes ago, RobbRiddick said:

So this week we've learned that Josh Allen is:

 

Slowing down

Not going through his progressions

Seems a bit depressed

Misses his ex

Still isn't studying film

Only wanted Dorsey because he's his buddy

Has an allergy to pistachio's (talk about bad luck)

Has lost his passion for the game

 

I may have missed a few.

 

Just how many ladders did this guy walk under in the offseason?

The Madden curse...you forgot the Madden curse.

[Low Positive]

1 minute ago, Casey D said:

He's 27.  His biological clock, and the Bills window of opportunity are-- stomp stomp stomp-- ticking.  😁

 

Joe Burrow is only 198 days younger than Josh and gets a serious injury every year. Is their window closing?

[Mike in Horseheads]

8 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said:

Joe Burrow is only 198 days younger than Josh and gets a serious injury every year. Is their window closing?

Must be we need new windows.

[frostbitmic]

He's gone from young man to nearly 30, everything he eats now goes straight to his belly.

[Straight Hucklebuck]

41 minutes ago, RobbRiddick said:

So this week we've learned that Josh Allen is:

 

Slowing down

Not going through his progressions

Seems a bit depressed

Misses his ex

Still isn't studying film

Only wanted Dorsey because he's his buddy

Has an allergy to pistachio's (talk about bad luck)

Has lost his passion for the game

 

I may have missed a few.

 

Just how many ladders did this guy walk under in the offseason?

We could do the Buffalo Sabres thing and trade him (Eichel/O'Reilly), and then watch him win a Championship immediately. 

[stevewin]

45 minutes ago, RobbRiddick said:

So this week we've learned that Josh Allen is:

 

Slowing down

Not going through his progressions

Seems a bit depressed

Misses his ex

Still isn't studying film

Only wanted Dorsey because he's his buddy

Has an allergy to pistachio's (talk about bad luck)

Has lost his passion for the game

 

I may have missed a few.

 

Just how many ladders did this guy walk under in the offseason?

Low Positive

[ChrisWatson#21]

It's called getting older.  Even Lamar Jackson is not as quick as he was in his first couple of seasons.

[RobbRiddick]

My theory on Josh:

 

He is number 17

Stevie Nicks sang a song called 'Edge of 17'

Josh Allen is 'on the edge'

Stevie Nicks was in a band called Fleetwood Mac

Josh Allen used to be Fleet of foot but now is slower, as though he has wooden legs (hence FleetWOOD)

Josh Allen is overweight = too many Big Macs (FleetWOOD MAC)

The Albatross is a symbol of bad luck for seafarers

Fleetwood Mac had a hit titled Albatross

Josh Allen is experiencing bad luck

 

Conclusion: Stevie Nicks looks a lot like the woman who played Princess Leia 

 

 

[Cray51]

He is avoiding unnecessary contact.  I still think his shoulder is hurt MORE than he is letting on.  I also think the offense is designed to try to limit him on the ground, by giving him checkdowns or keeping the RB in to pass protect more.

 

Regardless, we know in the past he has been successful with his legs.  I'm sure we will see it come to life in games when needed

[QCity]

I mean, he's not going to get faster as he gets older.

[Dablitzkrieg]

1 hour ago, Bad Things Man said:

Is it just me or does Josh look a lot slower running the ball.  Back in his rookie or second year some of his runs were clocked in the 20 mph range and he was making d-backs and LBs look silly running by them.  Seems like now when he finally does run he has trouble beating defensive line. Anyone else notice this?  

His thought process appears to be.  Not sure about his speed on the field

[Dillenger4]

1 hour ago, Bad Things Man said:

Is it just me or does Josh look a lot slower running the ball.  Back in his rookie or second year some of his runs were clocked in the 20 mph range and he was making d-backs and LBs look silly running by them.  Seems like now when he finally does run he has trouble beating defensive line. Anyone else notice this?  

YES!! My son and I have talked about it a few times. When he runs this season he is noticeably slower than in past seasons. No doubt about it,. He lumbers when he runs now. He has gained a few lbs for sure in order to take hits. But you are 100% correct. He runs slower for sure.