If you asked Chargers fans for a core memory—one that still makes them wince—they’d probably take you back to the November 2020 AFC matchup. Joey Bosa, in his prime, exploding off the edge, wrapping up Josh Allen like a python, twisting him to the ground. Allen limped off, ankle messed up. The Bolts? They loved Bosa for that. But fast forward to now? That love is looking a little different.

Because guess where Joey is now? Buffalo.

Yeah, the same team he once sent into chaos. And let’s just say Chargers fans aren’t exactly throwing him a going-away party. The Pro Bowler signed a one-year, $12.6 million deal with the Bills—$12 million guaranteed, with a shot at $15.6 million if he hits his incentives. But forget the money for a second. The real story? Joey Bosa isn’t just chasing a paycheck. He’s chasing a ring.

“Feels like my Ohio State days,” Bosa said in his first presser as a Bill. “I’m getting old, and I’m ready to win. I think this team is primed to do that.” That’s not just a player excited about a new city—that’s a man on a mission. And honestly? It makes sense.

Bosa, now nine years into his career, has 72 sacks to his name. But what he doesn’t have? A deep playoff run. In LA, it was always “maybe next year.” In Buffalo? The expectation is now.

Of course, Chargers fans aren’t taking this well. Some are still salty about the departure, calling him a traitor. But Joey’s got a supporter in his corner—his mom. She shared his presser on her Instagram story, standing by his decision. Yes, she wanted her two sons playing together in San Fran, Cheryl took to her IG, reposting a fan’s post, which read, “Can we get a petition going on bringing @jbbigbear to the Bay.”

But that was just a mother’s wish. Despite that, she is not going to ‘NOT’ support Joey if he has decided that Buffalo is where he wants to be. And let’s be real if your mom’s backing you, that’s about as good as it gets. That’s all he needs, to be honest.

Sure, a goodbye, leaving on a sweet note would have been ideal. But tell me one thing, when’s the last time an ideal situation has turned out to be picture perfect? So, here we are… While the Bills Mafia is the one with the smile, the Chargers’ fans are venting!

LA’s reminding Joey Bosa of the failures

Joey Bosa’s move to Buffalo? Yeah, not everyone in LA is sending him off with warm wishes. One Chargers fan wasted no time summing up his tenure: “First-round exit.” Brutal. But not entirely wrong. Despite Bosa’s dominance on the field—five Pro Bowls, Defensive Rookie of the Year, and 72 career sacks—his time in LA never led to postseason success. The Chargers couldn’t get over the hump, and now Bosa’s chasing that elusive ring elsewhere.

But some fans aren’t buying the “now I’m ready to win” narrative. “So now he’s ready to win?” one fan quipped. And honestly, it’s a fair question. Injuries plagued Bosa’s last few seasons—28 games in three years is hardly the picture of reliability. The Chargers cut him loose, saved $25 million in cap space, and now he’s in Buffalo talking titles. If you’re a Bolts fan, that’s gotta sting.

And speaking of injuries, one fan didn’t hold back: “He should enjoy the two games he will play before getting injured.” Ouch. But let’s be real—Bosa’s injury history reads like a medical textbook. Concussions, foot sprains, groin tears, wrist fractures… the list goes on. His availability became a legitimate concern for the Chargers, and now Bills fans are hoping they’re not paying big money for a guy who spends more time on the sideline than on the field.

Then there’s the mental aspect. “Good luck, dude can’t stay healthy, jumps offside in key moments, hot head that costs you yardage..” That’s the rep Bosa left behind. The frustration boiled over in key games—penalties, emotional outbursts, moments that cost the Chargers crucial yards. If he wants to change the narrative, staying healthy is one thing, but staying disciplined? That’s another challenge entirely.

Not every reaction was negative, though. A Bills fan chimed in: “Hope he can stay healthy and help the D out.” That’s the bottom line for Buffalo. If he can stay on the field and still be the dominant pass rusher he once was, the Bills just landed a serious weapon. But if the injuries keep piling up? Well, let’s just say LA fans will be watching, and they won’t hesitate to say “told you so.”