Stephen A. Smith unintentionally disrespects Josh Allen while trying to praise him: “He can’t be Patrick Mahomes”
While evaluating Josh Allen's play against the Chiefs, Stephen A. Smith claimed that his only flaw is that he can’t be Patrick Mahomes.
Follow Us
Josh Allen and Stephen A. Smith (Via Marca/Sporting News)
It was a heartbreaking night for the star quarterback Josh Allen, who once again fell short against the Kansas City Chiefs, the same team he has lost to three times in the past. Adding to his disappointment, Stephen A. Smith exacerbated the situation by emphasizing that Allen is not on the same level as elite Patrick Mahomes.
While the Chiefs celebrated their historic victory of qualifying for the Super Bowl for the fifth time in the last six years, quarterback Mahomes was mindful enough to apologize to Allen, whom he considers a good friend outside the field. The loss dropped the Buffalo Bills star quarterback to the lowest postseason losses, tied with Aaron Rodgers; while continued the ever-lasting Super Bowl drought.
In the latest episode of ESPN’s First Take, Smith gave his honest assessment of Allen, given the quarterback has played well in all four of the playoff losses against Mahomes-led Chiefs. Though the analyst did not intend to disrespect the quarterback, his remarks took a sharp turn as he claimed that Allen’s only flaw is that he can’t be Mahomes.
He’s a terrific quarterback, he’s special. His crime is that he’s not Patrick Mahomes and that he can’t be Patrick Mahomes. When you look at Josh Allen, I think the thing that has to be so painful for him is that he knows, there have been several occasions where the effort he put forth would’ve beaten anybody else. But the one person you need to beat, you can’t.
Stephen A. Smith said
Additionally, the sports analyst argued that until the Bills and Chiefs share the same conference, their playoff clash will always be costly for the former and the Super Bowl dream will remain a mere dream.
Josh Allen stands by Sean McDermott amidst criticism
Since the playoff elimination for the fourth time due to the Chiefs, the Bills have begun evaluating where things are going wrong. However, quarterback Allen refused to believe that head coach Sean McDermott is the reason behind the team’s collective failure, expressing confidence in him despite the playoffs woes.
I’m just so proud of coach. I don’t know why he’s not recognized more in the awards stuff… Time in and time out, he’s got us in position… He gives his life to this… And to see him adapt and really grow as a coach has been fun to watch.
Josh Allen said, via Buffalo’s official website
The Pro Bowler also claimed that head coach McDermott deserves more credit than him for their successful regular season run, which was mostly given to the quarterback amid his MVP candidacy. He coached the team this far, from revamping both offense and defense to advancing to the AFC championship game with the AFC East title.
Stay Updated!
Pratyusha Srivastava
(2159 Articles Published)