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Josh Allen’s growing control sparks Bills pass-protection gripe

8/13/2026

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Summary

Allen vs Panthers

CARD 1:
Josh Allen will play against the Carolina Panthers on August 15, 2026, at Highmark Stadium.
Allen helped interview and select Joe Brady as head coach, increasing his sway.
Mike Sando reported that some insiders complain Allen controls pass protection, frustrating Bills staff.
Allen completed 69.3% of passes in 2025, threw for 25 touchdowns, finished third in MVP voting and said fatherhood softened him.

Summary

Torrence Signs Extension

CARD 2:
The guard signed a multi-year contract extension.
Jim Leonhard discussed defensive focus for the preseason opener.
Alec Anderson is the slight favorite over veteran Austin Corbett for the Bills' left-guard job, with rookie Bruno Fina third in the race.

History

Historical Context

After the Bills’ 13-3 1990 season brought a 20-19 Super Bowl XXV loss to the New York Giants—sealed by Scott Norwood’s missed field goal—the team recognized quarterback influence. That early shift foreshadows today’s reliance on star QBs like Josh Allen, whose decisions now shape personnel moves and could reshape the AFC East division.

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Allen vs Panthers

CARD 1:
Josh Allen will play against the Carolina Panthers on August 15, 2026, at Highmark Stadium.
Allen helped interview and select Joe Brady as head coach, increasing his sway.
Mike Sando reported that some insiders complain Allen controls pass protection, frustrating Bills staff.
Allen completed 69.3% of passes in 2025, threw for 25 touchdowns, finished third in MVP voting and said fatherhood softened him.

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