The internet does not forgive or forget. And neither do the coaches. The Buffalo Bills are a perfect example of that. In a league where rivalries and insults can stay alive for years, one comment made five years ago didn’t just fade into history. Back in January 2020, Jerry Coleman, a Baltimore media personality, made a bold statement calling Buffalo “a city of losers.” That was after the Bill lost their wild-card game against the Texans. Though Coleman insisted he just meant that the Bills had never won a championship. (Bitter but true, as they had a 4 Super Bowl losing streak – 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993) Well, fast forward to the 2024 season, and that comment didn’t age well.

Coach Sean McDermott, who’s been leading the Bills through some serious highs, had the perfect response to that jab after their win over the Ravens. Speaking to the media, McDermott said, “Yeah, now it’s a city of winners. It really is. It’s a city of winners. These people in this town are winners. And I’ve been here just eight years, but I consider this my hometown. This place is different, and the people here are different. They deserve more than whoever said that about them.”

That wasn’t all, though. The Bills weren’t in the mood to let that jab slide quietly. From the moment the game kicked off, they took things to the next level. Before the Ravens players even stepped onto the gridiron, the Bills had Coleman’s infamous “city of losers” comment blaring through the PA system. The sound echoed through Highmark Stadium, and you could feel the energy shift. The crowd (Bills Mafia) erupted in a loud chorus of boos as Ravens players stepped on the field. 

After firing back with that perfect response, it was time for Josh Allen to send a message to the Ravens. And he had one for the Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. 

Josh Allen shares words of respect with Lamar Jackson post-victory

We all get it, sometimes, as fans, we just let our emotions take the wheel. Whether it’s cheering on our favorite team or defending our go-to player, we can go a bit overboard. And that’s exactly what we saw on Sunday, with Bills Mafia letting out some boos directed at the Ravens players. It was a high-energy, emotional game, with everyone on the edge of their seats, but amidst all the heat, there was one moment of pure respect. After the win, the winning QB was asked if he had anything to say to Lamar Jackson. And Josh Allen did not go any rivalry route. 

In what we could call a ‘heartfelt message,’ Allen said, “I just got so much respect and love for him. The way he plays the game, he is a true competitor. He is a true football player. One of the greatest to ever step on the football field. So nothing but love.” The two players also shared a warm moment after the game. Allen and Lamar were seen hugging, with Lamar patting Josh on the head, probably offering some congratulations. No heat, no bad blood -just a moment of respect between two of the league’s best.

Anyway, with the Bills getting their revenge, it’s time to shift gears and focus on the next big challenge -the conference championship against the Chiefs. And let’s be real, this one’s not going to be a walk in the park. The battleground? Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Chiefs. That place gets loud and intense, and with the stakes this high, things are going to get heated. Josh Allen knows what’s at stake, and with the way this season’s been going, it’s shaping up to be one crazy showdown. Get ready, it’s about to get wild, once again.