The Buffalo Bills enter the 2026 season with one goal in mind: put last year’s heartbreaking playoff exit behind them and get back into Super Bowl contention. Off the field, franchise quarterback Josh Allen is embracing a new chapter after welcoming his first child with his wife, actress Hailee Steinfeld.
Still, fatherhood hasn’t distracted Allen from football. Speaking with NFL Network, the Bills star admitted it’s nearly impossible for him to switch off, saying he’s constantly thinking about ways to improve as Buffalo prepares to open training camp on July 28.
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The “Murky” Side of Broadcasting
At just 30 years old and still in the prime of his career, Allen has already begun thinking about life after football. In an interview with Alex Sherman of CNBC Sport, he revealed that he would consider following the path of former NFL quarterbacks such as Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Tony Romo by moving into sports broadcasting.
However, Allen admitted there’s one part of the job that gives him pause.
He said he struggles with the idea of former players criticizing active athletes for the same things they once disliked hearing about themselves.
“When players go from being on the field to journalists and say things they hated hearing about themselves, I think that’s where it gets a little murky for me
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Allen’s perspective echoes comments previously made by Hall of FamerJoe Montana, who has argued that it’s difficult to judge players from the broadcast booth without knowing the play calls, in-game adjustments, or coaching instructions behind each decision.
The Playoff Wound That Still Lingers
Ironically, Allen’s concerns revolve around the same type of controversial moments that shaped Buffalo’s season a year ago.
Wide receiver Brandin Cooks continues to insist he completed a catch that was overturned during the Bills’ overtime playoff loss to the Denver Broncos. The ruling led directly to a Josh Allen interception, set up Denver’s game-winning drive, and ultimately contributed to the dismissal of head coach Sean McDermott.
Cooks has never backed away from his belief that the reception should have stood, illustrating the kind of split-second, highly debated plays that Allen could someday be asked to analyze from a television booth himself.