Giants' Brian Daboll was happy to see Bills' Josh Allen win 2024 NFL MVP Award
Giants' Brian Daboll was happy to see Bills' Josh Allen win 2024 NFL MVP Award
Former Bills offensive coordinator turned Giants head coach, Brian Daboll, sounded off on his former quarterback at the 2025 NFL owners meetings.
Daboll was asked about Josh Allen at the event following the QB winning the 2025 NFL MVP Award. The two always notably had a good relationship and it's clear that remains.
"I couldn't be happier for him and his family," Daboll said.
Daboll's full thoughts can be found in the clip below:
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