When Jim Kelly speaks, the NFL listens. The Buffalo Bills legend and Hall of Fame quarterback has had enough postseason success to draw fans in with his takes on the current version of the Bills.
Kelly was asked whether Josh Allen should limit his on-field aggression for the sake of protecting himself for the long haul on a recent episode of Good Morning Football. The legendary QB's response spoke volumes.
He said, "Josh is Josh. That's what he does. He runs, he makes the big plays with his legs. And yeah, you want him to protect himself a little bit more, because he does take chances. But the thing is, that's him. That's the way he plays football, and I love it."
Bills legend Jim Kelly doesn't want Josh Allen to be reined in
Allen was recently named the No. 1 quarterback in the NFL by coaches, scouts, and executives in an ESPN poll. The former MVP is capable of putting Buffalo's offense on his back when he needs to. Even if his heroics haven't translated to the playoff success fans would hope for, it's clear that he isn't the problem.
The superstar quarterback plays an aggressive, full-throttle brand of football that diverts from the more measured approach of many of the league's top passers. He's quick to tuck the ball and run when he needs to, often lowering his shoulder to pick up key first downs.
Allen led all quarterbacks last season in rushing yards after contact with 460. The next-highest mark was just 355. His 3.41 yards after contact per attempt ranked in the NFL's top ten, including running backs. He ran for 59 first downs last season, which also ranked in the top ten among all players.
If the Bills tried to rein in Allen's aggression, they would lose a major part of what makes their offense dangerous. Every fan in Buffalo wants to see the superstar quarterback stay healthy, but it shouldn't have to come at the cost of creating explosive plays on the ground.
Allen is an emotional leader for the Bills. When he lowers his shoulder to pick up a first down, the team responds. Sure, he can learn to slide or avoid hits on the sideline at a higher rate, but his aggression as a runner is part of what makes him great. Just like Kelly, fans love the way that Allen plays the game.
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