'I Don't Want to Panic!' Bills Ken Dorsey Reveals Thoughts on Josh Allen
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has faced a wave of criticism after Week 1’s loss to the New York Jets. It’s not often that road divisional games present such a clear path to victory, but a halftime lead against a Zach Wilson-led team is about as close as one can get.
Instead, Allen finished his night with three interceptions and a lost fumble, keeping a beleaguered Jets offense in a game they’d eventually win, 22-16.
The turnovers have dominated the news cycle, justifiably so. Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey spoke on Thursday about his quarterback’s struggles and righting the ship.
Asked about his duty as a play caller, and if that procedure should change going into Week 2, Dorsey kept a steady hand.
“I don’t want to panic after one game,” Dorsey said. “I want to make sure we’re not jeopardizing our process in any way.”
With that said, he took accountability for Monday’s calls.
“I think it’s making sure we’re trying to call stuff that he’s comfortable with and that he can kind of just run in his sleep and trying to get him back in a groove,” Dorsey said. “Trying to get him back … where he’s reacting, not thinking.”
Allen’s progressions were more laborious against a vaunted New York defense. The Buffalo offense failed to achieve the rhythm they hoped for, as seen by Allen frequently being forced out of structure. The backyard plays that debilitate so many opponents were marked with unnecessary risks that resulted in turnovers and, to the ire of Bills fans, hits that no franchise quarterback should be taking.
He finished Monday completing 29-of-41 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown to go along with the turnovers. He rushed for 36 yards, but was sacked five times.
Against a less imposing Las Vegas Raiders defense, Buffalo remains confident in its quarterback. One bad game shouldn’t incite too much panic, especially with Allen’s track record of making the Bills a force to be reckoned with in the AFC.
“At the end of the day, I’ve got a ton of trust in Josh Allen,” Dorsey said. “A ton of trust in him and who he is and what he’s about and the type of player he is.”
The Bills and Raiders kickoff from Highmark Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
