Why Josh Allen gives the Buffalo Bills reason for optimism

Josh Allen gives the Buffalo Bills a lot of hope as long as he lines up at center.

Pro Football Focus agrees, but adds more context to its reason.

PFF went team by team and noted each club’s “reasons for optimism” in 2024. Naturally, Allen was part of the equation.

PFF’s added nugget is the belief that Allen can “elevate” those around him on offense.

This should be music to the Bills’ ears…because it’s exactly what the team will likely need. Buffalo used its top draft pick this offseason on Keon Coleman, but the losses in the receiver room outweigh the gains.

Enter Allen to take over – hopefully.

PFF’s breakdown of Allen and the Bills can be found below:

Josh Allen can elevate his supporting cast

Josh Allen is undoubtedly one of the best quarterbacks in football. His physical abilities are unique, even in an era of athletic quarterbacks. He led the NFL in overall rating and big-time throws last season. Despite the loss of Stefon Diggs and the perception of constant chaos in Buffalo, Allen is the main reason the Bills win games.

The disappearance of his supporting roles is greatly exaggerated. Although losing Diggs hurts, he didn’t have a 90-yard game after Week 6 last season. The offense became more balanced and the target share became more of a meritocracy as the campaign progressed. The combination of James Cook, Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel, Dalton Kincaid and rookies Keon Coleman and Ray Davis will be very capable of winning the AFC East with Allen leading the way.