Bills' Josh Allen explains what sets the Buffalo culture apart in their trek towards the playoffs
The Buffalo Bills are clearly having a special season. Quarterback Josh Allen is the MVP frontrunner, the team is 10-2, they've already locked up the AFC East, and they're right behind Kansas City as they attempt to chase down the No. 1 seed in the conference.For Allen, it's about a lot more than just the […]
The Buffalo Bills are clearly having a special season. Quarterback Josh Allen is the MVP frontrunner, the team is 10-2, they've already locked up the AFC East, and they're right behind Kansas City as they attempt to chase down the No. 1 seed in the conference.
For Allen, it's about a lot more than just the product on the field. Buffalo has a culture and a belief in the building that is rare around the league.
"Coach [Sean] McDermott talks about the process a lot, and we genuinely, we love the process here. We love going through it, you know, we're not going through the motions," Allen said. "Obviously, we were off on Monday, off on Tuesday, but guys come in on Monday and Tuesday by far and away the most I've seen since I've been here. Guys that just love being around the building, love being around each other. And again, I think that's part of the reason why we've been having the success that we've had. Guys are bought in."
This team loves the process, loves each other, and are bought in to what's being built. That's a special dynamic to have on a team.
Buffalo's culture is a big part of why longtime safety Micah Hyde came back. In what I guess should be called a reintroductory press conference, Hyde talked at length not only about this team, but about the people, the relationships, and the community.
"Ultimately, once we made the decision to head back this way, walking into this building and seeing everybody, seeing all the players, seeing all the coaches, watching all season how this year has progressed, and seeing how successful this team is, I just want to come back and do anything I can do to help. Whether it's helping young guys understand the NFL on and off the field, older guys helping them with what they've got to do on the field, whatever it may be. I'm here to help. I'm an open book, so I'm excited for this role, and, you know, it's a new role for me, and I'm ready to help."
It's all about the team. He made it abundantly clear that whatever role he's in, serving almost more as a mentor and player coach at this stage, is one that he will gladly take on with open arms. Buffalo is building one of the best cultures in the NFL, and the leaders see it.
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