Buffalo Bills excluded from 2024 ESPY Awards nominations

ESPN released the nominees for its annual ESPY Awards Wednesday morning, and what the list has in star power, it lacks in Buffalo Bills representation.

No Bills player or moment was nominated for an ESPY this year. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is (deservedly) the NFL’s representative for “Best Athlete,” and he’s also one of two passers nominated for the “Best Player” award. of the NFL” (other nominees are Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, San Francisco). Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett).

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One could argue that Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen is a reasonable candidate for either of these awards, but it’s hard to argue that he should have been nominated for either the Super Bowl in title, or for the NFL MVP. Arguments could be made about Allen’s talent and ability compared to Mahomes and Jackson, but in terms of awards, it makes sense to go for players who have recently won major awards.

The Bills were involved in what was perhaps the most memorable and emotional moment of last year’s ESPYs, when safety Damar Hamlin presented the team’s coaching staff with the Pat Tillman Award for service. Staff saved the defensive back’s life after he suffered cardiac arrest during a Week 17 game with the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2022 NFL season.

This year’s ESPY Awards will take place on July 11 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. You can view the full list of 2024 ESPY nominees by clicking here.

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