Manning heir Arch calls Buffalo Bills QB 'A dog', models game after Josh Allen

Arch Manning is the next superstar in a long line of superstar QBs, and says he models his game after Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen.
Texas Longhorns quarterback, Arch Manning, during his first practice of the spring season.
Texas Longhorns quarterback, Arch Manning, during his first practice of the spring season. / Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Arch Manning is expected to do big things now that he's taking over as the full-time starter for the Texas Longhorns. The nephew of Hall of Famers Peyton and Eli Manning, Arch has no shortage of players to emulate his game after, but one player he's zeroing in on is Buffalo Bills signal-caller Josh Allen.

Manning was asked, other than family members, which quarterback he watches and tries to model his game after.

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He credited Allen, as well as one of the Bills' rivals, Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals.

"I'm watching a lot of Josh Allen and Joe Burrow right now. Those are my guys." When asked what it is he likes about Allen and Burrow, Manning said, "Because they're dogs. I'm watching some of their college film right now, just good players, elite competitors, and fun to watch."

Manning said Allen was the "ultimate football player" due to his mobility and improvisational skills.

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Unlike his uncles, Arch Manning has proven he can move the ball with his legs. He ran for four touchdowns during the 2024 season, including a season-long 67 yards.

He understands what a difference it can make when the quarterback poses a threat as a runner, which is an area Allen succeeds. That's why it makes perfect sense for Manning to study the way Allen approaches the game.

Bills Josh Allen laughs as he jokes with teammates as he moves to another practice field
Bills Josh Allen laughs as he jokes with teammates as he moves to another practice field with other offensive players during Bills training camp / Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Randy Gurzi is a graduate of Arizona State and has focused on NFL coverage since 2014.