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USA Today
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Bills' Josh Allen on ESPN's QB ratings, fewer turnovers, and the 'big number'
Josh Allen's been busy in 2025. The Buffalo Bills quarterback came within one game of reaching his first career Super Bowl before falling to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC title game. But less than two weeks later, he won the 2024 Most Valuable Player award. Then he tied the knot with singer and actress Hailee Steinfeld on May 31. Allen caught up with USA TODAY Sports on July 14 through his partnership with sleep-aid brand Natrol but also touched on his extension, the recent quarterback rankings from league personnel canvassed by ESPN, how he cut down on turnovers in 2024, and why his acting chops have improved. Josh Allen's contract extension not record breaking but 'still a big number' Allen and the Bills agreed to a six-year, $330 million extension that replaced the existing four years and $129.5 million still left on the books. The $250 million guaranteed is less than what Dak Prescott received from the Dallas Cowboys. But Allen doesn't see it as taking a discount. 'It's kind of hard to say, but it's still a big number,' Allen said. Josh Allen found out about Bills' 'Hard Knocks' appearance on 29th birthday: 'A surprise' Nobody asks him about why he signed the deal. Instead, Allen thinks of it as a way to capitalize on what he sees as a fortunate situation in Buffalo. Bills general manager Brandon Beane approached his camp in March and wanted to do right by him, Allen said. 'They took a chance on me going back to my draft year eight years ago now,' he said. 'I'm just trying to play the best football I can play.' Now entering his eighth season, Allen said he sometimes feels like a player still on his first rookie deal and not someone who is a veteran. 'It's happened in the blink of an eye. I feel like I'm going into year three or four right now,' Allen said. When people ask him about certain games or plays, the details are starting to become jumbled. 'I'll have to go back and watch for film of that certain game to understand what they're talking about,' he said. Josh Allen explains reasons for less turnovers in 2024 In 2023, Allen threw a career-worst 18 interceptions. That gave him 49 total in the span of three regular seasons (50 starts). Last season, however, Allen threw six interceptions – a 66% decrease. A lot of factors played into that drop, Allen said. The offensive line took its game to another level, in Allen's mind. Running back James Cook turned in another Pro-Bowl season and scored 16 rushing touchdowns. Allen also credited offensive coordinator Joe Brady for putting in concepts and plays that provide answers for what defenses present. Looking inward, Allen said, it was about making better decisions with the football and letting the game come to him. There is also a luck factor at play. Sometimes quarterbacks throw a ball off a receiver's hands and it's picked off. Other times, they errantly fire one right at a defender who drops it. 'They all kind of even themselves out,' Allen said. Taking care of the football is a priority entering training camp, Allen said, so he can hit the ground running like in 2024. 'Making sure, again, that I'm just being smart with the football, understanding the concepts, trusting my eyes, trusting my arm and trusting my feet if it's not there,' Allen said. Josh Allen reacts to ESPN's QB ratings ESPN polled league executives, personnel employees, coaches and scouts for the top 10 players at each position. On July 14, the quarterback rankings came out, with the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes first, Allen second, Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals third and the Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson fourth. Allen hadn't seen the rankings but didn't appear surprised. 'Any time you play one of those three guys, you know you have to perform your best to keep up with them,' Allen said. 'We have a lot of quarterback talent in the league, especially in the AFC right now. Just a lot of guys that, again, they show up each and every game. And in order to beat them you got to play better than them, which is very hard to do.' Josh Allen hopes sleep, Natrol partnership take game to next level Last season, Allen became serious about changing his diet and felt better as a result. Sleep is the next aspect of his health he wants to conquer. That is one aspect of his health Allen feels he's neglected throughout the first part of his career and is why he partnered with Natrol and starred in their 'I think going into training camp, getting restorative sleep is the number one thing,' Allen said. During camp, Allen likes to settle down earlier than usual. The Bills have a 10:30 p.m. curfew, but he might duck into his room 30 minutes earlier, turn the lights off and the air conditioning up. Waking up early and working out so he doesn't have to do it after practice makes camp that much easier, he said. 'But I'm very excited to see how Natrol Sleep and Restore is going to unlock the next thing in my game.' Allen used the product while flying back from Europe in March. Typically, he has a hard time sleeping on planes. But on this occasion he passed out for 10 hours – most of the flight. 'I just thought that was the coolest thing,' Allen said. For Natrol, Allen shot a 30-second commercial that portrays how sleep makes him the best version of himself in all parts of his life. 'I truly believe in the product,' Allen said. 'I think it'll help me be a better football player, a better leader and a better, overall, morning person and just waking up refreshed and ready to go and bringing that energy. 'Because as a quarterback people look at you and look to you. Sometimes I have to provide the energy throughout the day and that starts with me. So making sure that I'm doing everything necessary to be the best leader and the best teammate I can be. And sleep can help me do that.' At the start of his career, Allen was hesitant about the concept of acting and promoting products. But as he does more of the like and his star continues to rise, it's becoming more second nature. Being in front of the camera helps him tap into his competitive juices, too. 'I do appreciate the challenge,' Allen said. 'That was a pretty challenging shoot, I think. There (were) rigs, there were dollies, there was stuff getting pulled off me, I was ripping clothes off and jumping over people. I do enjoy that more than sitting there and holding the product.' Bills' new stadium, Bills Hallmark movie … and more movies The 2025 season will be the Bills' final in their current Highmark Stadium. The new Highmark Stadium will open in 2026 across the street. Allen toured the new digs a month ago. The construction happened quickly and he saw that throughout last year. 'To go out for practice and be like 'Holy cow, they already put this steel beam up,'' Allen said. 'Hopefully we can end this season at Highmark with a bang and open the new one the right way.' Some of Allen's teammates will be going from Highmark to Hallmark this holiday season, with the Bills being featured in 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story.' Head coach Sean McDermott, left tackle Dion Dawkins and safety Damar Hamlin will appear. Allen said a few guys were a bit nervous. Movies are an important part of Allen's daily life. 'If I have one superpower, it's remembering movies and movie quotes,' he said. 'The more I watch, the more I retain. It's like my own language. I'm constantly thinking through them. It's a cool little skill that I have. ''The Other Guys'' is probably the top-quoted film. 'Stepbrothers' is a classic. And 'Holes' has been receiving some shine lately."
Malaysian Reserve
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Malaysian Reserve
New Era Cap Expands Josh Allen Partnership, Grants Equity and Awards Him the Title "Director of Billustration"
Buffalo Bills Quarterback Teams Up with New Era® and Buffalo's Oishei Children's Hospital for Exclusive 9FORTY® Billustration Team Cap for the 2025 NFL Season 'Director of Billustration' Film LINKED HERE'Director of Billustration' Photos LINKED HERE BUFFALO, N.Y., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — New Era Cap, the international sports and lifestyle brand, is proud to announce that Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is expanding his long-standing partnership with the company, becoming the first ambassador to receive an investment stake in the company and earning a new title as its first-ever 'Director of Billustration.' This is a renewed partnership as Allen has been a New Era ambassador since his rookie debut campaign in 2018. This new role will allow Allen to blend his love of the game, the city of Buffalo, and giving back to the community through an exclusive 9FORTY® Billustration Team Cap that was designed by the 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player. In collaboration with Buffalo's Oishei Children's Hospital (OCH) and the Patricia Allen Fund, Allen will wear nine different 9FORTY® Billustration Team Caps that have been specially customized by OCH patients during the tunnel fit walk at each Bills home game. After each game, the cap Allen wore will be auctioned off to the public with proceeds going to the Patricia Allen Fund. The Patricia Allen Fund benefits the critical care teams at OCH, with 100% of donations directly used for the care of Western New York's children and families. 'Buffalo has become home for me and giving back to the community through my partnership with New Era means a lot,' said Allen. 'The long-term partnership we have built over the years is personal. New Era has believed in me since I was a rookie, and I believe in the brand and where we are going. In my new role as Director of Billustration, I want to create something that connects football, fashion, and the amazing kids who inspire me every day.' The initiative marks a new chapter in New Era's longstanding support of Buffalo's sports culture and philanthropic community. 'Josh has been a valued member of the New Era family since his rookie season and we are beyond excited to deepen our partnership and expand our future together,' said Chris Koch, CEO at New Era. 'His new role at the company and unique vision will continue to strengthen our core values to be a progressive, authentic, and disruptive brand, while we find creative ways to give back to the local Buffalo community and beyond.' The exclusive 9FORTY® Billustration Team Cap was inspired by a hand drawn Buffalo Bills logo that Allen created. This viral moment was built into a two-minute film from New Era featuring Allen to announce the news of his new 'Director of Billustration' role. Allen filmed the content at New Era's corporate offices in Buffalo with appearances by Mark Maidment (SVP, Brand), Jesse Ladoue (Director, Marketing), Steve Gallo (General Manager, North America) and Andrew Cianflone (VP, Human Resources). The short film launched today, on July 16 (7/16), to help celebrate the city on 716 Day and show the commitment and pride that Allen and New Era have for the Buffalo community. Allen authenticated his new role as 'Director of Billustration' at New Era with the creation of his first ever professional LinkedIn page. The page will continue to amplify Allen's creative leadership role at the company, while sharing news of upcoming initiatives, projects, and product launches. The limited edition 9FORTY® Billustration Team Cap, in both a white and blue version, is available for public purchase and launches exclusively online today at ABOUT NEW ERA CAP: Since 1920, New Era Cap has been hand-crafting the finest headwear in the world. Today, with an expansive portfolio of global licenses, the addition of apparel and accessories lines, and 1,000+ worldwide retail store network, the brand is a market leader rooted in sports and an influencer of street and lifestyle culture around the world. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, NY, and its products are sold in more than 125 countries. For more information on New Era's global offices and partnerships, visit and social channels @neweracap. PRESS CONTACT: Marc SausaBerk Communications for New Era Cap, LLC newera@ Lauren MenacheNew Era Cap,
New York Post
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Josh Allen ‘didn't react too great' to NFL's birthday surprise
Josh Allen's birthday didn't come bearing gifts from the NFL. The Bills' star quarterback learned on May 21 — the day he turned 29 — that the Bills would be featured in 'Hard Knocks' and most of his training camp would be spent with a camera following him around. 'It was quite a surprise,' Allen told USA TODAY Sports on Monday. 'Typically, teams that make the playoffs were never a part of that conversation.' Advertisement 4 The Chicago Bears were on Hard Knocks in 2024. TNS The Bills made the playoffs and narrowly missed out on a Super Bowl berth after they lost to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game this past season. Previously, league rules prohibited teams that had made the playoffs in the last two years, had a first-year head coach, or had appeared on the show in the last 10 years from being selected for 'Hard Knocks.' Advertisement 4 Josh Allen and the Bills will be featured on Hard Knocks. AP Owners voted to eliminate the playoff stipulation before the 2024 season. 'I probably, initially, didn't react too great to it,' Allen said. 'But I do think it's a cool opportunity for people to see some of the great men we have on our team and some of the great women we have in our staff as a whole. 'So I think it's a thing we can't let distract us. Got to keep the main thing the main thing. But I also think it could be a fun opportunity for guys to show their personality. And people get a better insight for how the Buffalo Bills operate.' Advertisement The Bills are in a bit of a better spot to jump into the HBO Max show than most, as we've seen teams struggle in years past with the all-access view of their team. 4 The Jets did everything they could to avoid Hard Knocks. Getty Images The Giants were roundly criticized while on the since-canceled 'Hard Knocks: Front Office' show that followed around their coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen while crucial offseason decisions were being made. Other teams that had a tough time on the show included Jon Gruden and the Oakland Raiders, who had a newly signed but already disgruntled wide receiver, Antonio Brown, on their team. Advertisement The Jets had the show in 2023 when they traded for Aaron Rodgers and did everything they could to avoid it. 4 Hard Knocks follows around players in an all-access style on HBO. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Despite pleas from former head coach Robert Saleh, the Jets were forced into the show before having a disastrous regular season, which culminated with Rodgers tearing his Achilles in Week 1 of the season. Buffalo is a Super Bowl contender coming into 2025, and head coach Sean McDermott is under contract through 2027.
USA Today
4 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Where do NFL execs, coaches rank Bills QB Josh Allen in poll?
ESPN continued their offseason poll tradition but Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen did not come out on top. ESPN insiders poll NFL coaches and executives to rank players in the league position-by-position each offseason. The quarterback spot is always the most anticipated result. Bills QB Josh Allen was not at the top of his position despite his reigning MVP status. Allen finished behind... you guessed it... Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. Here is the top 10 and what was said about Allen: 10. Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers) 9. Jalen Hurts (Eagles) 8. Jared Goff (Lions) 7. Justin Herbert (Chargers) 6. Matthew Stafford (Rams) 5. Jayden Daniels (Commanders) 4. Lamar Jackson (Ravens) 3. Joe Burrow (Bengals) 2. Josh Allen (Bills) 1. Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs)
Euronews
11 hours ago
- Health
- Euronews
UK scans 100,000 people in study that could change disease diagnosis
Scientists around the globe will gain fresh insights into the human body after UK Biobank completed the world's largest full-body imaging study. The biomedical research project scanned 100,000 British volunteers from head to toe, producing more than one billion images of brains, hearts, bones, blood vessels, and more – which are now available to approved researchers worldwide. 'Our work really enables researchers to look inside our bodies and to see how our organs change as we get older and as we develop disease in incredible detail and on a massive scale, which just is not possible with other studies,' Naomi Allen, UK Biobank's chief scientist, told Euronews Health. "It's at least three times bigger than the next largest imaging study for research, and it's certainly the most accessible for researchers worldwide to use the data,' she added. Helping spot early-signs of illness before it strikes The project, which began scanning participants 11 years ago, now provides detailed scans of the body and links each image with genetic, lifestyle, health, and physical data. This information has already helped researchers detect early signs of heart disease, psychiatric conditions, and even challenge long-held assumptions about alcohol consumption. One analysis found that drinking just one to two units of alcohol per day was associated with reductions in brain volume and changes to its structure – potentially contributing to memory loss and dementia. 'Many serious diseases like heart disease, cancer, dementia, Parkinson's disease, begin quietly and take years for symptoms to develop,' Allen said. 'These imaging scans can identify early warning signs". "For example, the amount of fat around our heart is a really good indicator of whether someone might go on to develop heart failure. You can use that as a biomarker and treat them before it's too late," she added. Founded two decades ago, UK Biobank now follows the health of about 500,000 British participants. In addition to the imaging project, it also collects data on people's genes, environments, health records, and more. With the full imaging set now complete, more than 22,000 researchers worldwide have access to the data in order to do "health research that's in the public good," Allen said.
