I supported Allen a few years ago when a lot of people were way too critical. I was personally proud when I said (even on this very forum) he only needed more experience and the Bills would likely take the division the next year (last season) It was also what I was hoping for Arbuckle. Live through some growing pains this year and watch him become a star next.
This weeks Bills upset was kind of like the Argos actually. Allen getting rushed way too often with no running game to help out and feeling like he has to do it all himself. I feel like that’s MBT these last two weeks, so maybe I should give him some more slack. Thanks for the illustration to get me thinking.
I'm a big Allen fan too. Yesterday wasn't his best day, but similar to what the Argos have gone through recently (since Campbell went down), his o-line was dominated. As for Arbuckle, it was all set up for him to be the starter. He came in knowing the system, having played with 3 of the receivers in the past, and yet MBT still played better than him. Maybe we as well as the Argos had higher expectations for him that we should have. I really hope Pipken progresses, because as much as I defend MBT, I don't see long term starter for him. But, he is the best we have right now, so I wish people would just give him a break.
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