Does Josh Allen Hide Too Many Bills Flaws?

Does Josh Allen Hide Too Many Bills Flaws?

Author: Blue Wire February 17, 2025 Duration: 1:28:32

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe From Queens to discuss several Buffalo Bills topics including a conversation on if MVP Josh Allen hides too many other flaws on this team and how good this roster is compared to other contenders once quarterbacks are removed from the equation.

The Bills have been perennial contenders every year since 2019 and Allen's growth has been remarkable to watch, culminating with him winning the NFL MVP this past season. Sports journalist Tyler Dunne recently had a podcast with guest Jim Monos and Monos suggested, strongly that the play of Allen covers up an otherwise pretty flawed Bills roster, even suggesting the Bills woudn't be a playoff team if Jalen Hurts was their quarterback. Patrick and Joe debate how good the Bills are after you remove Allen from the equation compared to non-QB rosters of some other contenders. The answer may surprise you.

Also, James Cook is making it known what he's seeking in a new contract from the Buffalo Bills and this offseason and possibly beyond has the potential to get quite tumultuous between the two. Patrick and Joe have thoughts on Cook and if he deserves what he's asking for and look back at some former Bills who made their contract demands public and how that played out.

Bills strength and conditioning coach Eric Ciano was fired last week after being with the team since 2013. The guys have thoughts on why that happened. That plus the Mt. Flushmore of Bills bad free agent signings, a few predictions for major things that happen with the Bills this offseason and plenty more.

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