Over eight seasons, Josh Allen has established himself as one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks, securing one MVP award, a runner-up finish, and two third-place votes since being drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2018. His consistent elite performance has placed him on a trajectory toward the Pro Football Hall of Fame, following in the footsteps of Bills legend Jim Kelly.
However, much like Kelly, Allen has yet to secure a Super Bowl ring or an AFC Championship title. He currently holds an 8-7 postseason record, which includes two losses in conference championship games.
When asked about expectations for Allen this season, Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins suggested the focus should shift away from the quarterback.
“I don’t have any [expectations],” Dawkins told NFL Network. “I don’t want to add any extra pressure to what he already carries. Josh understands his role, his performance, and the mindset required. He knows what we expect of him, just as we know what he expects from us to help him succeed. At the end of the day, Josh is Josh. He is the number one quarterback for a reason, so I don’t think we need to add any more expectations beyond what is already there.”
Dawkins noted that for Allen to secure a Lombardi Trophy, the surrounding roster must improve to support him.
“It seems like we need all the surrounding pieces to continue evolving to help him overcome that final hurdle,” Dawkins said. “If Josh is at his absolute best, then everyone else has to be at theirs. If I am not a top-10 player, I am not performing at my peak, which means I need to do better. Whether it is Dalton [Kincaid], Dawson [Knox], James [Cook], or Joe Brady—everyone has to elevate their game. We all need to step up so we can stop talking about our goals and actually achieve them. I’m ready. It’s time.”
Since becoming the starter seven seasons ago, Allen has amassed an 83-33 record and helped the team secure five division titles. While the team has found regular-season success, Dawkins is determined to see that momentum translate into postseason victories this year.
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