FIRST TAKE | Is Josh Allen Overrated? - Buffalo Bills face difficulties and oppressed

that' be ridiculous and I'll tell you why and I don't want to have to use this as my proof twice and I'm going to but I'm going to do it anyway I can tell you this there's a football team I'll reveal that team in the next segment that said when they go up against any quarterback in the NFL the one who scares them the most and this is the football team that I think will'll all respect their opinion the quarterback that scares them the most ISC is that guy on your screen Josh Allen because he's a freak as an athlete both both as a runner and a thrower and a guy who they know can turn the game with one swing of that arm like he almost did against them last year in the playoff as a little teaser as to which team I'm talking about 100% and let me make the the the make clear this time it's not John Fink's fault usually I blame RC he says negative things about Josh Allen all the time but in this particular case ESPN pulled 103 NFL players and asked them a variety of questions and on the topic of who is the most overrated quarterback Josh Allen got the most votes you see the top three vote Getters there it's Allen and then it's Herz and Tua tongoa for the record others who received votes are Justin Herbert Trevor Lawrence Deshawn Watson Carla Murray Brock pry go ahead Lewis so once again the reason I brought it up and again I am a huge i' I've said many times if I had the second pick in the whole draft I would everyone would take Mahomes first I would take Allen second that's just me but yeah so now the players are saying that Lewis you're action yeah I'm I'm shocked look and it's it's the Kansas City Chiefs of the team that said look when we play Josh Allen we already we know and with one swing of that arm he can win the football game and he almost did it against them just this past year that Stefon Diggs makes the catch and that throw maybe the only other quarterback that can make that throw that he made to Stefon is their quarterback so basically they're staring at a guy who who can do a lot of the same things that their quarterback can do and the only way I can I can really kind of like look at this you know with a true like I I would say objective perspective is this any quarterback that I played against who had that dual run pass capability that I knew that no matter how deep I was as a safety on the football field he could still put it over my head those are the guys who scared me to death I remember Major Harris from West Virginia when I played against him when I was at Pittsburgh thinking this guy can throw it from anywhere he can beat me at any time I have to defend the entire field Josh Allen does that he does that it's that simple he simply does that I don't know how he's number one on this list this just makes no sense to so help me with the psychology of this you're a Psychology major from Wesleyan University shout out so so help me with why do you think the NFL players think of him again it's only 11 out of 103 but but for whatever it's worth it's more than anyone else why why would they say he's overrated uh this is top tier hateration and this dancery as theous Mary once said um so honestly when I read that when I when when I saw that I I laughed to myself I was like okay it's got to be just AFC East opponents it's got to be Jets players and say like it's so wild and absurd I can't if this were something about Josh in his first year right um I would get it but everything we applaud Lamar for and CJ which is hey he can kill you with his arm kill you with his legs you do Josh Allen he will run through you he plays the game like a running back this is a guy who again we talked about ad nauseum 13 seconds left had that Bill's defense held up we're looking at Josh Allen in a completely different way and unfortunately pre thank you thank you Pastor you know what I'm saying like that's that's my my knock down for things that had nothing to do do him and I understand like turnovers and interceptions okay when he first came into League I get the criticism but he has completely changed the way he plays and I don't know it seems like people still have that old version of Josh in their head you know this is fascinating this is his narrative he started off at Reedley Community College then he transferred to Wyoming and in our own draft room we had a lot of debate about his accuracy and his completion percentage that's why he wasn't a top three pick and to me if you said he was overate coming out greeny I would understand that because again there was a massive disagreement over his ability but fast forward now I I'm floored by this because simar to what Lewis said he could beat you from the pocket but he gosh I know when we were defending him we were scared to death what he could do outside the pocket and he's only gotten better yeah the quarterbacks who went ahead of him in that draft where Baker Mayfield who went One S darnold who went three then um Josh Allen got drafted and that was the the year that they had all those quarterbacks including Lamar Jackson who went at the very end so look I mean it it the players were allowed to vote for whoever they want and and maybe there was some defensive players who look at it Lewis you might say you know what he's going to throw us one during the game but and and and and I I get why a defensive player would say that he throws a lot of interceptions he's also going to you know account for three touchdowns would she be shocked here we go so Kmart Josh Allen the electrifying quarterback for the Buffalo Bills remains one of the most talked about players in the NFL today known for his exceptional athleticism powerful arm and playmaking prowess Allen has solidified his place as a premier quarterback despite his impressive resume and exhilarating performances Allen status as the top quarterback in the league is still hotly debated why hasn't Josh Allen earned Universal recognition as the NFL's best quarterback can he finally guide the bills to a Super Bowl Triumph and more importantly does he possess what it takes to be considered the best in the league these questions continue to fuel the ongoing discussion around Allen making him a fascinating figure in professional football Josh Allen's rise to NFL prominence is nothing short of extraordinary from his Beginnings at rley Community College to being selected seventh overall in the 2018 NFL draft Allen has consistently exceeded expectations his early seasons were marked by rapid Improvement evolving from an unpolished inaccurate passer into a legitimate MVP Contender yet despite his remarkable talents Allen has not been universally acknowledged as the top quarterback in the league one major reason for this is his inconsistency Allen has the ability to deliver breathtaking game-changing plays that few others can replicate but he's also prone to critical mistakes his aggressive approach while often spectacular can lead to turnovers that prove costly for his team last season highlighted this inconsistency as Allen oscillated between Unstoppable performances in games where he struggled to find his rhythm this erratic Nature has led some to view him as overrated questioning if his highlights outweigh his shortcomings another aspect of this debate is the constant comparison with Patrick Mahomes Mahomes with his two Super Bowl rings and consistently Elite Performance has set a standard that Allen is often judged against while Allen's physical capabilities might rival or even surpass momes his decision-making and consistency have yet to reach the same Heights this comparison has fostered a narrative that places Allen as a perennial second best perpetually overshadowed by momes which impacts his overall standing in the league the question of whether Josh Allen can lead the Buffalo Bills to a Super Bowl victory has become a defining storyline of his career the bills a franchise with a rich yet heartbreaking history have come tantalizingly close to Glory but the Ultimate Prize remains elusive Allan was drafted to rewrite this narrative and while he has elevated the team to new levels the Super Bowl remains Out Of Reach Allen's playoff performances have been a mixed experience he's delivered some of the most memorable postseason moments in recent history such as his near-perfect game against the New England Patriots in the 2021 playoffs yet his journey has also been marred by disappointment most notably the 13 seconds game against the Kansas City Chiefs in that contest Allen did everything in his power to secure Victory only for the defense to falter leaving the bills and their fans devastated to determine whether Allen can lead the bills to a Super Bowl one must evaluate his entire game Allen's dual threat ability both as a passer and Runner makes him a constant Danger on the field his chemistry with Stefan Diggs forms one of the most lethal Connections in the league and when the bills offense is in sync they're nearly Unstoppable however for the bills to finally break through to a Super Bowl victory Allan must refine his approach he needs to temper his aggressive play with smarter decision-making especially in clutch moments if he can achieve this balance there's no reason why Allen can't lead the bills to their first ever Super Bowl title the debate over whether Josh Allen is the NFL's best quarterback is a contentious one stirring strong opinions among analysts players and fans to answer this question it's essential to consider not only Allen's physical attributes but also his mental toughness leadership qualities and performance Under Pressure physically Allen is as gifted as they come standing at six set and weighing 237 pounds he combines size strength and speed in a way a few others can his arm strength is among the best in the league allowing him to make throws that leave defense is helpless additionally his ability to make plays with his legs adds another layer to his game making him of the most versatile quarterbacks in the NFL however being the best quarterback involves more than just physical tools it's also about making the right decisions maintaining consistency and delivering in high pressure situations this is where the debate over Allen intensifies while he has shown moments of Brilliance his propensity for risky decisions has led to costly turnovers in contrast quarterbacks like Mahomes Joe burrow and Lamar Jackson have demonstrated a more consistent ability to excel in critical moments critics of Allan point to these turnovers and occasional lapses in judgment as evidence that he has not yet reached the level of these other Elite quarterbacks the overrated label has been attached to Josh Allen especially after an ESPN poll ranked him as the most overrated quarterback critics point to his turnovers and the lack of a Super Bowl appearance suggesting his success is partly due to a strong Supporting Cast particularly Stefan Diggs however Allen's Defenders argue that this label is unfair highlighting his unique playmaking ability and significant improvement over the years to silence his critics Allan must reduce turnovers improve decision-making and consistently excel in big games ultimately proving he can be the best version of himself and lead the bills to a Super Bowl