Pressure on Allen?
There’s a lot to consider here. Barkley was never going to push Allen. Maybe Fromm never does, either. But still, he’s a younger, unproven option. Even if he’s a fifth-round pick, if Allen is struggling in a year or two, is there pressure to give Fromm a shot one day? The backup goalie and quarterback is always the most popular guy in town.
Plus, there’s all the additions to consider. Allen has struggled in his past, as young quarterbacks often do. All those other times there were excuses relating to the people around him. The talent on Buffalo’s offense is there now. Allen has to play better in both the short and long term. No more excuses.
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