Without a doubt, Josh Allen has established himself as a real danger to the AFC convention. With a rather strong showing in his freshman season, both the Bills and Allen are now perfectly put together. Allen joined the NFL as one of the league’s most raw yet naturally gifted quarterbacks in quite a while. However, his entry hasn’t been as fruitful as one would expect.
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Back in 2018, the Buffalo Bills completed the first deal of the NFL Draft, sending the 12th overall selection and two second-round choices to Tampa Bay in order to get former Wyoming standout, Josh Allen, as the next starting quarterback. Little would they know, they receive a player with such strong potential, someone who has been expected to be the No. 1 overall draft pick by many analysts.
Following the acquisition, the Buffalo Bills announces on Twitter that they had selected Allen with the seventh overall selection.
We’ve drafted Josh Allen with the 7th overall pick.
Welcome to Buffalo, @JoshAllenQB! pic.twitter.com/gLS319ZtTw
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) April 27, 2018
Several Bills Mafia members on Twitter, though, have been dissatisfied with the team’s decision to choose Allen over all the other eligible prospects, notably UCLA’s Josh Rosen.
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A user expresses his dissatisfaction over the Bills club not trying to get Garoppolo. He also wishes them luck with the ‘inaccurate’ Josh.
To think, The Bills didn't even try to get Garappolo. I begged them, but they thought they knew better. Good luck with inaccurate Josh Allen. Your entire organization is an EMBARRASSMENT!
— Brian Reid (@realBrianReid) April 27, 2018
"We're cursed"… riiiiiight. We don't want you as a Bills fan
— Greg Beckett (@comasutra) April 13, 2022
A user looks rather unhappy and he won’t renew his season tickets. He also calls out Allen, as the worst pick in the draft.
Welcome to buffalo JP Lossman the 2nd. Destined to be the worst pick in the draft. You moved up for failure Congrats. I won't be renewing my season tix
— Firebug Jones (@Pyronus) April 27, 2018
A user rather questions why aren’t we [Bills] cannot get things right?
Dammit!! NO!!! Why can we never get things right???
— George Root (@georgenroot3) April 27, 2018
A user addresses Josh as a terrible pick, saying that Josh Rosen is one step above. He also expects that the Bills’ quarterback should be out by year two.
Very bad pick! Rosen is miles above this guy. Allen will flame out of the NFL by year 2.
— Mafia Szn (@newyorksavagez) April 13, 2022
A user questions the Buffalo Bills and looks unhappy over their choice.
Why? What the hell? I have no words. I’m beyond disappointed.
— BillsmafiaNJ (@R32Jerseydevil) April 27, 2018
A user simply responds that Buffalo chose the incorrect Josh.
Wrong Josh
— John Williams (@BIGBALLERMAN) April 27, 2018
However, Allen also had some fans during his debut with the Bills. A user calls one of his proudest take over the QB, and he didn’t go wrong in 2018.
Proudest sports take. I’ve always believed. https://t.co/Rf0ErG5jVM
— Robin Williams (@FrankieTripi716) April 13, 2022
Another user is joyful over his take on Josh, with a simple yet powerful hashtag to trust the process.
Happy to post what I said on that day #TrustTheProcess https://t.co/yipnqRwDAL
— Mike Bourg (@thebourg_1) April 13, 2022
Moreover, Bills WR Gabriel Davis calls out the haters who didn’t believe in Allen as the QB1.
Dang y’all was doubting my mans! TURNS OUT TO BE A BALLLERRR!!!!! 😂💪🏽 https://t.co/VZsGEU8jap
— Gabriel Davis (@DavisGB1) April 13, 2022
Fans’ displeasure over Josh Allen has aged well
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The Buffalo Bills led the AFC East with an 11-6-0 record, owing to QB Allen and his play-calling abilities. During his 2021 season, he passed for 4407 yards, 15 interceptions, a 63.3 pass completion rate, and 36 passing touchdowns. Above everything else, his passing skills on short and medium-range throws have clearly improved since entering the Bills organization.
Despite all the hate, Josh Allen made his statement clear: To make the Bills a winning franchise. Positive signs in a quarterback’s technique are significant since they represent the definite prospect of potential development. The Bills Mafia now absolutely adores Josh Allen. That’s not just because he dominates, has a bullet for an arm, and plays like a true veteran. It’s because everyone believes in him. Be it the fans, the roster, or GM Brandon Beane.
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Now that the Bills add some star power like LB Von Miller, O.J. Howard, and Tim Settle, the franchise will begin their preseason with a formidable team, making them a legitimate playoff contender.
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