Buffalo Bills: Sean McDermott not concerned about Josh Allen’s extension
There is no question that one of the top storylines for the Buffalo Bills is whether or not they will be able to work out a new deal for star quarterback Josh Allen. This is big news for the Bills as it has been close to two decades that they have drafted a quarterback who would warrant a contract extension after his rookie deal.
However, it is also a big deal for the NFL as Allen could end up with a record-setting deal that Joel Corry recently predicted could have $100 million fully guaranteed at signing, which would be a first in league history.
It wouldn’t be surprising that the idea of Josh Allen potentially leaving after the 2022 season would cause some panic for head coach Sean McDermott. However, he didn’t seem too concerned recently during an interview on NFL Total Access on the NFL Network.
"“Brandon mentioned that, I think at the end of the spring practice period there, and these things handle themselves,” McDermott said of a potential extension for Allen. “They work themselves out when you got two parties that want to be together and have the same end goal in mind. Josh is a great, young talent and he fits so well with Buffalo and the city and the town and the people of Buffalo. So, I firmly believe it’s gonna work itself out.”"
Josh Allen was the first big decision that general manager Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott made with the Buffalo Bills. The fact that they not only took a quarterback in the Top 10 but made multiple trades to get to that point added even more importance to the selection.
Allen has certainly proven that he was the right pick for the franchise and improved each season that culminated in a breakout year last season. He was named to the Pro Bowl, finished second in MVP voting, and helped get the Bills to the AFC Championship Game.
Sean McDermott’s feelings about Josh Allen’s extension aren’t too surprising based on what has been said to this point. Recently, it was reported that Allen wants to be in Buffalo and while he likely wouldn’t give a ‘hometown discount’ he does want to work with the team in the way the contract is structured to help.
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The selection of Josh Allen was a franchise altering decision and the Buffalo Bills appear they will be making another one sooner rather than later with an extension for their quarterback.