Each NFL team’s biggest reason to be excited in 2018
Buffalo Bills – The Josh Allen era
Since Jim Kelly retired, the Bills have struggled to find stability and consistency at the most important position in the NFL. Tyrod Taylor, who’s hardly flawless but is underrated, was clearly not the guy the franchise wanted to commit to long-term.
The musical quarterback chairs in free agency left the Bills with the last seat to fill, and they signed A.J. McCarron. But he’s the quintessential bridge quarterback until proven otherwise, as the Bills traded up to get Josh Allen and automatically anointed him as their latest quarterback of the future.
Allen is this year’s example of the enticement attached to measurables, with the size (6-foot-5) and arm strength NFL evaluators always drool over. But his completion percentage was below-average in his two years starting at Wyoming, and when he played against Power 5 schools his numbers were abysmal.
But Allen has very little, or any, barrier to immediate playing time. After starting training camp as the No. 3 quarterback, he quickly stood out and may wind up starting Week 1.
Day 3 of #Bills camp had pads! What else? Among my 7 observations:
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) July 28, 2018
- Why Josh Allen has been the best QB so far
- The rookie that has had an incredibly strong start
- The heavily involved bottom roster players you should get to know.
Much more. All here: https://t.co/tM5CSZqwVG
After ending a lengthy playoff drought last year, the Bills are an easy pick to fall short of the postseason this year. But regardless of what the team’s record is or winds up being, Allen’s presence will be a reason for hope and excitement in 2018.