How Josh Allen's authenticity fuels his leadership with Bills (FULL INTERVIEW) | FNIA | NFL on NBC

In this episode of "Gets It,"' Michael Smith catches up with Josh Allen about the mental and emotional challenges of the Buffalo Bills' year so far and how the team can finish the season strong. #NBCSports #FNIA #JoshAllen #BuffaloBills
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[@DavidM-mb1vx]

You could tell that turnover machine hurt him. He’s so humble and loves his teammates. I hope he wins a Super Bowl and the game mvp. He so deserves it.

[@DropZone33]

If he wins the next three, Josh might even win MVP.

[@ParkerBG]

You deserve what you get. If he doesn’t win then he doesn’t win. This isn’t the local rec league.

[@stefanosoderi4152]

The running game absolutely needs to continue to be aggressive and this team is gonna be lethal!!

[@Ray-dl5mp]

They put themselves in a position where they might need to win a game on the road against Dolphins to make playoffs / win the division. Unless the Dolphins crumble here, that’s probably another top 5 team on the road. Not ideal. But maybe for the Bills to finally get over the hump, they had to make the road as hard as possible. I’m sure they and Josh learned a lot this year. Hopefully he’s got so much of his negative stuff out of his system so now he knows how to be consistent. But now he has to prove it or the narrative won’t change. This is it!

[@moisescolon732]

@@stefanosoderi4152most definitely so does big passing plays can open up.

[@MatthewMezzatesta]

He's a touchdown machine* GO BILLS!!!

[@cusetown_kickz3159]

37 TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS that man is a TOUCHDOWN MACHINE if he gets 3 more he’ll be the 1st player in NFL HISTORY to have 40 in 4 straight years!!!!!! 💣

[@Schedule1ne315]

So tonight? Lol

[@cusetown_kickz3159]

@@Schedule1ne315 Yes Sir, should be able to do it vs these Chargers tonight.

[@jamessanders145]

​@@Schedule1ne315yes it's official

[@lambolamb3751]

40 🍔

[@nagee76]

I didn't even realise this... He now has 40 TDs for this season..and for the 4th season in a row.. I still think that he should minimise turnovers .. he only gives the team more chances to win when the opposition doesn't get unnecessary gifts/chances However there is no doubt about his talent level and his heart..

[@christiansoeffing8082]

Josh is special. he’s walked off the field with a lead 16 times in his career and still lost the game due to defensive blunders or poor coaching decisions. probably the most unfairly criticized quarterback ever. please bring a SB to Buffalo and silence all the haters..

[@WhydoIsuddenlyhaveahandle]

Yes! And his turnover worthy play % is one of the best in the league. The turnover narrative is just empircally wrong.

[@larry2281]

Since 2019, the Bills under Allen have lost by more than one score in the regular season 4 times. The only other guys who are close to that are Mahomes at 3 and Jackson who is also at 4. He is over hated for whatever reason.

[@Los150]

SIXTEEN TIMES…his haters need to let that sink in.

[@jdub1768]

@@WhydoIsuddenlyhaveahandlehe’s turned the ball over more than anyone in the league bro last few years

[@mazzvidz]

The Bills are 8-0 in games that the defense held opponents to 20 or fewer points this season 0-6 when the defense surrendered 21 or more. That’s not a lot of points. Josh Allen has been responsible for ZERO of Buffalo’s wins in 2023. He couldn’t score a measly 17 to beat the jets in week one Couldn’t score 25 to beat the broncos Couldn’t score 25 to beat the Bengals Couldn’t score 26 to beat the Jaguars Couldn’t put the eagles away in OT despite getting the ball first. Why is the defense always on the fried last trying to hold on to a razor thin lead? Why can’t Allen put teams away? Why doesn’t Allen have any game winning drives? Why is he 0-6 in overtime? Fact is, if the defense doesn’t shut teams down and hold them under 20 points… Allen can’t hang. He folds in the clutch and never wins shoot outs.

[@latrinahornsby9648]

I love you Josh Allen (in the highest pitch voice ever) 😂😂😂❤❤

[@vivienneduong6541]

One of the best interviews, Michael Smith and Josh Allen, was off the chart with their professionalism, of all times in sports. Michael asked all the right questions, no nonsense and 8th grade journalist materials, and his vibe was on. Josh was a straight shooter. Great stuff. Go Bills!

[@tomcoon9038]

I really felt that this was a great interview also. Asked questions that made Josh have to take the time to think from his inner self. Comfortable, yet pointed questions. I was really impressed. I'm a new fan of M Smith!

[@tz6106]

I love how Josh takes accountability for himself. He's not that guy that will throw his teammates under the bus. This was a great interview. Now...time to go out and win out the rest of the season and get that ending us Bills fans have been forever waiting for!! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Everyone!! Go Bills!! ❤️💙💙

[@colliah19]

We going to the super bowl shi might win it all 💪🏿💯😤🔥

[@cecenea]

Well said. Go Bills!

[@loveblindhate9318]

Josh is successful no matter what he does because of his respectful attitude.....Com'on, I am in my 50's need a SB for me to go out happy, GO BILLS!!!

[@chetjablonski1993]

Most accountable player in the NFL today….

[@moisescolon732]

@@loveblindhate9318 😂 I’m on that same ship I’m 43 and been a Bills fan since 1989 I really want to see that Super Bowl win happen. I might even cry😂

[@bauerpower83]

Josh is awesome! Buffalo couldn't have got more lucky to draft this dude.

[@kevinthoman5625]

No team has ever been more lucky or as lucky with any QB in history!!!!

[@spectatorg3]

Josh Allen is the goat and I’m a lions fan. I’ve always liked him

[@Freedom_is_essential1]

You guys are having a phenomenal season too, best of luck to the lions

[@mcgreggers99]

My quarterback. Love this man. He's a role model.

[@BillsMafia7I6allday]

Buffalo Bills 23/24 season... The Greatest Story Ever Told

[@BuffaloBeatle]

Delusional

[@hitorinolegend8373]

We just dont know it yet but when we hoist that Lombardi at the end of the year it will NFL history

[@hmaeder]

@@BuffaloBeatleI said the same thing about that Bucs team led by the qb who I believed was too old to perform. The best part about it, we get to watch it all unfold.

[@peterjohnson1734]

The Greatest Story Ever Told happened over 2000 years ago, but Buffalo finally winning a championship when everyone counted them out would definitely be a memorable sports story!

[@puldspulds5798]

@@BuffaloBeatlego away proudgirl

[@jordyn7945]

Id pick him over any QB, no questions asked.

[@JohnWilliams-wz9vk]

JOSH ALLEN .IS 2..THINGS. REAL DEAL ..AND. NFL .MONSTER ..

[@craigellsworth3952]

This guy is grounded. And has a howitzer of an arm. Go Buffalo.

[@donaldclark8684]

That was a GREAT interview - The reason we love him is his authenticity - we are the City of Good Neighbors after all - and we're thankful that he's one of 'em...

[@GratefulDave93]

Josh is quietly having his best season Can’t wait for him to win out and snatch the MVP award on the way to the Super Bowl

[@normanbrandi2430]

Seems like a down to earth guy, celebrity didn't change him much. Go Bills!

[@duhasstmich230]

Not all celebrities are assholes. Lots of down to earth celebrities....

[@Ween1776]

And hes dating an A-lister. Personally I think it went to his head in the beginning of the season and either his family, coaches or maybe even his GF talked to him. What I mean is there seems to be a noticeable difference between between September and December Josh. Having Joe Brady helps as well. Dorsey was the Ralph Krueger of OCs

[@sexgod57able]

DORSEY over complicated plays that were all dead give aways with their motions. Watch a little tape and you knew every play. Never ran the ball.....​@@Ween1776

[@E92MPower114]

That’s my QB, GO BILLS !!

[@lukahb6215]

Great interview. Such an easy dude to root for. Truly hope he and the Bills win the Super Bowl this year. He isn’t a “me” guy , as humble as they come. He gets a lot of unfair narrative , win out and he plays strong he’s right there for MVP also. Ask him if he cares? He wants the Lombardi. Go get it Josh ! Also interesting how him and Diggs are literally such good friends. Media would have you believe different.

[@Rob_G716]

Allen is a beast! you can tell he’s authentic and just an overall good dude. Great role model for kids.

[@kevinjtimothy]

I’ve followed this franchise since ‘89. I’ve seen my fair share of sub-par QBs If you’re old enough you have no business complaining with this man (17) at QB.

[@mattygates1]

Been a fan since Joe Ferguson was qb. Props to Jim Kelly but Josh has taken the mantle as the best this team has ever had.

[@michellenugent156]

Great Interview. Learned a lot about Josh and what he's thinking. - so humble. Thanks NFL.. Love happy Josh.. Josh being Josh. Our Quarterback!!! Go Bills!~

[@stephanschilke5346]

Probably the best interview of Allen I have ever seen....and I have seen a lot. Michael Smith did a tremendous job.

[@tomhalstead8935]

Brilliant interviewer, brilliant questions. Bills fans (I’m one) admire Josh Allen as much for his honesty and candor as for his incomparable ability. This was one great interview.

[@Richard-lr2wy]

Absolutely great interview. Both by Smith and Allen. Josh never ever change. Go Bills

[@liamengram6326]

With 3 more TD this season Josh Allen would hold the record for most consecutive seasons with 40+ TD at 4. In just his 6th season that would be more 40+ TD seasons than Tom Brady had (3) in 23 seasons. He _already_ owns the record for most TD in a player's first 5 seasons (taken from Marino) and the most TD in a player's first 6 seasons (taken from Mahomes). When you spend years being 80% of your team's offense and 70% of their scoring you're gonna have more opportunities to make errors.

[@geek921]

That's what people seem to forget. If you're throwing the ball 40 times a game you're going to have more turnovers than someone throwing it 25. It's just statistics.

[@Freedom_is_essential1]

This is the best post on this comment section. Very well put.

[@corypaine9858]

"We love you Josh Allen!!"

[@tony84.]

This is a good interview. As a lifelong Bills fan, I am so glad I have a Hall of Fame QB in Josh Allen as our franchise QB💯I love it!💯Keep winning💯

[@KyleBorchert]

The authenticity and transparency and charisma are off the charts. Amazing interview!

[@zerozone6666]

Love this kid. Hope he gets it done for Buffalo that city deserves a Super Bowl

[@m.strawser]

been a bills fan my entire life , i think josh allen is my favorite bill ever not just because he is a great player but also because he is a class act and great person.

[@mazzvidz]

Don’t tell his fiancé that dumped him, the bartender he knocked up or the illegitimate child he has running around… what a great person he is.

[@m.strawser]

@@mazzvidz nice man , did you just make that up or you and some buddies getting high throwing ideas at each other ?!

[@mazzvidz]

@@m.strawser You must not be from around these parts. Pro Tip: never meet your heroes, you’ll be disappointed.

[@cloudstrife4897]

@@mazzvidzfiancé? Funny they were never engaged genius lol

[@edharma1069]

JA17 always comes honest and unpretentious. Great interview.

[@ricardovera116]

I would love for the bills to win it all. It’d have arguably as much historical significance as when the cubs finally won it all a few years ago.

[@cabalogia]

This was a good interview by Michael. He was able to get more out of Josh Allen than any other interviews have gotten out of him.

[@user-wd2zp8cz9q]

We love the bills and we love u Josh Allen

[@cecenea]

The love runs deep

[@corey2232]

Allen: 37 TDs / 17 turnovers Hurts: 33 TDs / 17 turnovers Mahomes: 25 TDs / 15 turnovers Tua: 25 TDs / 15 turnovers Lawrence: 22 TDs / 16 turnovers Lamar: 22 TDs / 13 turnovers If "turnover machine" means 2 more turnovers but *12 MORE TDs,* I think I'd take that trade-off. Only Purdy & Dak stand out among QBs in that regard: Purdy: 31 TDs / 9 turnovers and Dak: 30 TDs / 8 turnovers. Otherwise, Josh is playing better than most other QBs in the league, yet you never hear "Touchdown Machine" Josh Allen.

[@Acklon]

12 More TDs and only 2 Turnovers additionally. The stat I wanna see next to that is compared to how many more throws he has done this season. I imagine the actual incidence of the 2 turnovers as a percentage of attempted passes is statistically negligible compared to all the other guys!

[@jerischopp9167]

Inside and out - Simply the Best Josh Allen

[@AlejandroPerez-wu4yn]

It's a great for a blue collar town! I love josh, I love our team! Go Bills

[@mikeschill1432]

Hell of an interview. Michael Smith could do more than sports journalism for sure

[@mightytalisker1981]

That man, needs a SB ring.

[@billshq1294]

Greatttttt interview! Josh is Josh of course and Michael Smith is a master interviewer.

[@BingBongTruth]

That's my QB Wouldn't have it any other way Go Bills👍

[@j7gamer956]

Bills Mafia stand up this man about make history twice this year nobody talks bout that let's go 💪💪

[@curtishughes5430]

My QB#1 anything is possible with him in the game.

[@jamessanders145]

Literally anything

[@BuffaloMotivated]

Thats our qb peeps!

[@goodoljr1]

Love Michael Smith, haven’t heard much from him recently but this was great.

[@rynetabor3744]

That’s my mf qb, don’t want anyone else, BUFFALO FOR LIFE BABY!

[@Los150]

He’s more of a touchdown machine than a turnover one. I’ll take his win-at-all-costs attitude all day, every day. Go Bills!

[@carlsagan3833]

i fucking love this man

[@marcomartins6405]

He's such an awesome dude. The ultimate role model.

[@sweetartz4411]

Buffalo has had faith in him since the beginning. The potential was recognized from day 1. Fans go crazy for him and all before his growth and trial and errors. They show up to the airport, renamed Allentown to JoshAllentown, shovel him and the team out of the snow because he/ they are really exciting to watch and every week being a great team is more than satisfying. He hates losing but, the fact that they keep getting better and keep trying and they give us showdowns like no other team is why our spirit never dies. If we don't make it to the SB, oh well. We're all ready for September and are front and center every time.

[@samthemacman]

Great interview. You see why Josh is beloved by Bills Mafia. Incredible talent and an even more incredible human being.

[@prodbyphilthyondabeatz]

MY QB!!!! GO BILLS!!!!

[@lindaisaac4218]

Go Bills I like me some Josh his focus is awesome I’m from Rochester NY

[@stevejohnjr4092]

That's my quarterback.Go Bills!!

[@Ween1776]

Josh Allen is the perfect QB for this city. He wears his heart on his sleeve. Hes a hardworker and likes to have fun. Hes a goof when hes not working but busts his ass when he clocks in. Thats Buffalo and the surronding areas. My mom is approaching the twlight of her life. Shes got some health problems. Josh and co bringing this city a Super Bowl is my wish. Fans of other areas just dont understand what winning a SB would mean to western New York. Go Bills

[@Example017]

that was a damn good handshake at the end

[@joelmastrobattisto422]

Easily my favorite player in the NFL, I’ve been a lifelong bills fan I’m 52 years old and he is my favorite Buffalo Bill of all time. Class act.

[@xm4fx]

Josh Allen is the man. Props to the interviewer this was very intriguing.

[@dwightschweiger7348]

Great interview!! Hope Josh can win a SB one of these years!!!

[@E11i0T88]

Ken Dorsey was trying to make him be someone he isn't. That's why it wasn't working. Ken will do well with a different offense but if you want to coach the Bills? You gotta let Josh be Josh!!

[@user-wd2zp8cz9q]

Let Josh be JOSH

[@dkeberhard]

everybody was trying to get Josh to run less and play more conservatively

[@mazzvidz]

@@dkeberhard Yea… because that’s smart. He took a beating and was washed at the end of last year by the time he got to the playoffs.. and he isn’t going to last many 17-20 game season’s playing like that.

[@jamessanders145]

What's crazy really is that despite it "not working" the advanced metrics we're through the roof, he was still having a statistically great year. The problem was taking away what makes him most dangerous and making the offense predictable

[@FallOnThese]

​​@@mazzvidzqbs take hits all the time. even sitting in the pocket. more injuries happen to qbs sitting in the pocket than scrambling. it's football. injury is part of the game. come up w something original next time.

[@jameserayburn]

Patrick Mahomes- great! Joe Burrow - great! Lamar Jackson- great! Tua Tagovailoa - great! Justin Herbert- great! Russell Wilson- great! Aaron Rogers - great! Trevor Lawrence- great! Dak Prescott- great! Jaylen Hurts- great! Matthew Stafford- great! Brock Purdy - great! Jarrod Goff - great! Josh Allen - best I’ve ever seen! GO BILLS!

[@tomcoon9038]

Because even on a personal level, you have to love him! Heart. With the ability to back it up with his athleticism.

[@sexgod57able]

YES! YES!! YES!!!

[@sexgod57able]

Josh Allen should get every vote for MVP. How many games do we win without him?

[@davidmccoy846]

For what it's worth I have a greater hope for a Super Bowl this year than I have in the past

[@cecenea]

We love you Josh

[@jose4stryper]

Love this kid!

[@williamskerrett3231]

Great team player! Always includes his team mates in team success! Rooting for this team to win out and keep going to the Ultimate prize at he end.

[@Glideslopes]

Elvis, Sinatra, and the Arctic Monkeys. That’s a well rounded QB.

[@tmakinthehouse]

Great interview. It's been so long since I've seen an interview without an agenda. I miss those day.

[@sexgod57able]

JOSH ALLEN MVP!!!

[@jonmunoz3113]

Great interview. Great questions and one of the best JA interviees ive seen in a while.

[@NYTROOPA]

This interview makes it clear to me that Josh was only trying to be the QB that Dorsey wanted. I don’t want him to be low-key. I want him to be Josh Allen. When he is amped up talking shit, putting his head down and running the ball there is no stopping him. When you try to control him when you tell him to play conservatively he gets in his own head and it slows him down. Let Josh be Josh.

[@Person0324]

This is the Josh I know… makes me so happy!

[@garyeuscher4499]

Josh is the one greatest human beings, Josh Allen for President! Go Bills!

[@theofficialgreenkane9645]

Gotta love Josh One of the faces of the league Along with Mahomes, Hurts, Burrow, Kelce, Tyreek, Justin Jefferson & Parsons.

[@ivanrodriguez92]

They .. the Sports world 🌎 … needs to do more Josh Allen interviews .. this quarterback is freaking awesome to watch.. greatness is coming 🦬🔥🔥🔥

[@chromebomb]

Josh is a good guy

[@dulceglass9111]

my guy 😭😭😭😭 go bills

[@randymccloud5743]

Hahaha...Josh, and me said C+ at the SAME time...but that's not the FINAL grade. Even if they don't go all the way, on my grading curve he could still end up A+. I've been more impressed with him the last few weeks than any time this season, and not because they're winning. They won those 3 games early after the Jets loss, where he was playing lights out, and like they mentioned he didn't have to do much the last game. It's his mental approach, and decision making that I'm most impressed with. That to ME, is what is making him be the QB I knew he could be. The physical tools were always there.

[@matthewmcgaw2182]

Great job Michael Smith and man, Josh is such a great dude.

[@franco4922]

Fantastic Interview. Great questions. No idea Michael was such a great interviewer. Great job!

[@user-iq6cc3df3l]

Josh Allen, still the Pride of Firebaugh, CA. A “city” so big it might have a gas station and a hamburger stand. (I actually stopped there once by accident to get a cheeseburger. It was tasty and the people there are friendly.)

[@jenneferdelacruz8503]

Go Bills

[@briangreer4974]

Good interview. The interviewer had some good questions. Seems like a likeable dude

[@Person0324]

Turnover machine hurt him… remember Josh…that’s life. I know you said new songs is for more energy but always keep your slow music please it is what makes you you! This season really made me think about players mental health and how bad this sport can be for them. He said borderline psychopath… I think we’re all borderline psychopaths right now. You can tell as time goes on he’s getting used to the cameras and starting to be himself when he’s in front of a camera. Just Josh being Josh…he’s such a good guyyyy

[@Freedom_is_essential1]

Well said. I feel like Josh was not himself in the off-season and beginning of the season. I feel like this interview is the old Josh that we came to love. I want the best for him, the bills and most of all the community of western New York

[@Person0324]

I feel I mean you look at his out of football life during that time when he was acting different he just came out of a break up of a 4 year relationship I believe with a girl he’s known since he was 10 then he gets into a new relationship and is exploring his inner self and building a house through all of it that’s a lot and it can effect you mentally and the mental part can effect your preference he was walking into a new chapter and that’s difficult. I mean it’s almost he was adding some new pages like I thought of an example almost like those 2 new songs on his playlist are new pages in his book of life. We are all so grateful and happy he’s getting into this new flow of his life.

[@grantagz3394]

The most likable player in the NFL.

[@tyrellwatson7389]

Love ya Josh go Bill's !

[@braderson4774]

Josh is the man!

[@matthewmolina3326]

Josh is the best

[@franciscomora560]

What a great interview

[@pokedez748]

Bills are going to the Super Bowl baby

[@user-tf9zu5jc1d]

I have been a fan since 1963. It has not always been easy. Josh make this easy

[@jeaofficial_]

GOAT ALLEN!!

[@STEALTTH7]

#1 off and on the field. Humble and hungry!

[@thebusdriversupreme]

the ending of that interview is so epic lol

[@RonBaker456]

C+ sounds about right because this is a results driven league. Wins are what matters in a team sport. Unless you completely suck you can always pad your stats in your areas of strength. He's such an honest and humble guy it's good to hear coming from a QB.

[@nobonesaboutit7639]

The boy from Smallville 🦸‍♂️

[@colliah19]

Bills going to the bowl win it all baby 💪🏿💯🔥

[@ocasio3024]

I love this kid! Go Bills

[@JasonGilbert-yl8hf]

Lets GO BILLS... LETS FOCUS AND GET THAT SUPER BOWL RING:)

[@TwonSr]

Great interview