Bills OC reveals what Josh Allen doesn't need to do on 'every snap'

Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady doesn't want quarterback Josh Allen to feel he must play Superman this upcoming season.

"Josh is a great quarterback, but [I'm] just wanting to see his thirst to get better," Brady recently said on the "Centered on Buffalo" podcast with former Bill Eric Wood. "When you show him clips that 'Hey, you might have made an incredible play right here, but you didn't have to make an incredible play. How can we make it easier for you? You can make plays that nobody else in the world can do, but we don't need you to do it every snap.'"

Allen's play style could best be described as backyard football. He frequently ad-libs before firing passes deep downfield. While this produces exhilarating highlights, it also leads to critical mistakes.

Allen has thrown 10 or more interceptions five times in six seasons. In 17 games in 2023, he tossed a career-high 18 picks , the second most in the league.

"One of the more overrated players in the NFL," a veteran NFL executive said of Allen, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. "Immense talent, but he makes a lot of mistakes. He's underdeveloped at winning at the line of scrimmage, tends to lock on to targets, more of a thrower than precision passer, forces throws into traffic."

The Bills hired Brady to help Allen reduce turnovers. After he replaced Ken Dorsey as interim OC last season, the 28-year-old QB threw seven picks in seven games under Brady, compared to 11 through his first 10 games.

In April, the Bills dealt Pro Bowl WR Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans. Buffalo drafted Florida State WR Keon Coleman (pick No. 33), but only time will tell if he becomes a No. 1 option. Entering the season without a clear No. 1 target, Allen should heed Brady's advice and consider taking fewer risks.