Josh allens footwork gets progressively bad every year

[Cali512]

So this is him vs the steelers at the beginning of the season. Notice he carries his hip, the ball comes out naturally, he keeps his body straight, and he doesnt throw himself into each pass


https://youtu.be/N6opC-DyvBo




vs Titans


https://youtu.be/g1zpTg0vGZU


Vs Dolphins week 3


https://youtu.be/NpftkBOTu-M





Now notice the dramatic difference in the last drive vs miami in the playoffs




https://youtu.be/de9IuSrvlo0


Vs the patriots end of year


https://youtu.be/cI-nbZqjCnw


Every int of the season. Notice how his footwork (and decision making), completely changes midway through the season


https://youtu.be/xcJTPRjTldo




Now i know this isnt because of his injury for 2 reasons. One, his bad footwork motion, puts WAY more strain on his arm because it becomes all arm while whipping it more, and 2, this happens every year since 2020


This is his ints in 2020


https://youtu.be/QuqfspOEo0c






Then you see it this year too


https://youtu.be/tpo8_4A_1Z8


First half almost until the vikings game he looks fine. Then its a mess...


This is the interesting thing. I noticed this towards the end of even last year, and he somehow managed to have 2 AMAZING playoff performances, while completely going back to "old josh" fundamentals


Look at him vs KC


https://youtu.be/d63gipMMUeA


Vs Atlanta


https://youtu.be/YyZ4solTY5E





Compared to


Last yr vs houston


https://youtu.be/6S37BExhSTM


Last year vs Miami week 6


https://youtu.be/B7RhnhRuvWU




Its a trend he has. Midway or even the last few weeks of each of the last few seasons, he starts whipping the ball and not using his hips fluidly. Idk if this will change. His fundamentals each year are PERFECT the first few weeks, then slowly go off the rails. I feel like ive made this same thread each of the last few years too. Its extremely obvious

[Cali512]

Re: Josh allens footwork gets progressively bad every year

Very quick comparison i made

https://youtu.be/-6ZvDKnltZw

[YardRat]

Re: Josh allens footwork gets progressively bad every year

One would like to think if his elbow was bothering him the rest of the season he would have focused a little bit more on footwork (and shorter passes) to compensate, but apparently he didn't.

[Saratoga Slim]

Re: Josh allens footwork gets progressively bad every year

Hopefully it's back to Jordan Palmer for an offseason tuneup in a few weeks.

[Historian]

Re: Josh allens footwork gets progressively bad every year

I noticed he threw off his back foot alot down the stretch.

[OpIv37]

Re: Josh allens footwork gets progressively bad every year

I think it's hero ball. Early in the season, everything was clicking. Josh could relax and concentrate on the fundamentals without thinking he needs to do something spectacular to win the game. After the bye, basically every game was a dogfight. I think he felt the need to win the game himself, so he was running around looking for the huge play and not concentrating on the basics.

I'm starting to doubt that the Beane/McD/Allen combo will ever get us a title. They score a lot of points. They win a lot of games. It's so much better than the drought years. But they can't get past the juggernauts.

[sukie]

Re: Josh allens footwork gets progressively bad every year

Astounding that this team was two seconds and a bad snap from being 15-1

i appreciate the work and effort put into these threads but I’m beyond over analyzing the past that cannot change.

go Bills.

[OpIv37]

Re: Josh allens footwork gets progressively bad every year

Astounding that this team was two seconds and a bad snap from being 15-1

i appreciate the work and effort put into these threads but I’m beyond over analyzing the past that cannot change.

go Bills.

Even if we were 15-1 we still would have gotten crushed by the Bengals. We're just not ready to beat the elite teams in the playoffs.

[Cali512]

Re: Josh allens footwork gets progressively bad every year

Astounding that this team was two seconds and a bad snap from being 15-1

i appreciate the work and effort put into these threads but I’m beyond over analyzing the past that cannot change.

go Bills.

Its not that. Its the thing that made him a star that he just cannot consistently maintain for some reason. He loses it the longer the season goes on
I made this to fully explain what i mean. Look at his center, follow through, and hips. Its alarming that it goes from one thing to another in one season

https://youtu.be/sbZv3RBsGas

[OpIv37]

Re: Josh allens footwork gets progressively bad every year

Its not that. Its the thing that made him a star that he just cannot consistently maintain for some reason. He loses it the longer the season goes on
I made this to fully explain what i mean. Look at his center, follow through, and hips. Its alarming that it goes from one thing to another in one season


https://youtu.be/sbZv3RBsGas

Maybe we just need to pay Jordan Palmer to be on our staff and coach Josh all year.

[sahlensguy]

Re: Josh allens footwork gets progressively bad every year

I'm starting to doubt that the Beane/McD/Allen combo will ever get us a title. They score a lot of points. They win a lot of games. It's so much better than the drought years. But they can't get past the juggernauts.

Should have let McD go last year after the 13 seconds and promoted Daboll.

[OpIv37]

Re: Josh allens footwork gets progressively bad every year

Should have let McD go last year after the 13 seconds and promoted Daboll.

In hindsight, I agree with you. At the time, no one would have made that call. In January of 2022, McD had us in the playoffs 4 times in 5 years, with 2 straight division titles and 3 wins in playoff games, after a 17 year playoff drought. And, I remember people questioning Daboll's playcalling, and we had no idea at the time that he'd be a good head coach.

Knowing what we know now, about the Bills choking in the playoffs again and Daboll resurrecting the Giants overnight, I'd go back in time and fire McD in favor of Daboll in a second. In the moment, though, it just wouldn't have made sense.

[kgun12]

Re: Josh allens footwork gets progressively bad every year

Astounding that this team was two seconds and a bad snap from being 15-1

i appreciate the work and effort put into these threads but I’m beyond over analyzing the past that cannot change.

go Bills.

I agree, we should just cut or trade Allen, eat his cap hit and try for 17 years to find his replacement. We all know he sucks!

While we’re at it, fire this entire coaching staff and bring in Lovie Smith, he’s got a lot of NFL experience cause no other experienced coach will come to Buffalo!

[OpIv37]

Re: Josh allens footwork gets progressively bad every year

I agree, we should just cut or trade Allen, eat his cap hit and try for 17 years to find his replacement. We all know he sucks!

Or, maybe Josh and the coaches can pay more attention to his footwork over the course of the season?

Pointing out that a player can do something better doesn't mean someone wants him off the team. FFS.

[Jeff1220]

Re: Josh allens footwork gets progressively bad every year

I think it's hero ball. Early in the season, everything was clicking. Josh could relax and concentrate on the fundamentals without thinking he needs to do something spectacular to win the game. After the bye, basically every game was a dogfight. I think he felt the need to win the game himself, so he was running around looking for the huge play and not concentrating on the basics.

I agree with Op here. Add the fact that Josh is consistently under pressure behind a crap OL, and the situation is exasperated even further.