Josh Allen Dethrones Mahomes | NFL News

0:00It's September 8th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Alright, let's talk about the NFL quarterback landscape. A recent poll of League execs and coaches dropped, and the big news is Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills has officially dethroned Patrick Mahomes for, the top spot. This poll, done annually right before the season kicks off, asks voters to project who will be the best quarterbacks by the end of the year. Mahomes had held the number one spot for a while, but Allen's consistent improvement and a slight dip from Mahomes, partly due to injury, paved the way. For this shift, this change at the top comes as the Bills have a new head coach, Joe Brady, who's only six and a half years older than Allen. Brady has been working with Allen for years, starting as his position coach, and now stepping into the head coach role. This close relationship is seen as a major plus, allowing for open communication about play calling and strategy, which Allen feels is a significant benefit for the team's success.

1:03The poll itself is pretty comprehensive, with input from general managers, head coaches, coordinators, and other personnel across all 32. Teams, it's not just about who's good now, but who's projected to finish strong. While Allen's at the top spot, Matthew Stafford of the Rams made a big jump to number two, and Mahomes landed at number three. Joe Burrow and the Mar Jackson, round out the top five, showing the continued dominance of these elite players. Looking deeper into the results, Matthew Stafford's rise to second place is notable, with many praising his elite passing ability. Patrick Mahomes, despite falling to third, still received significant first place votes, with some expecting him to bounce back as the Chiefs run. Game improves. Joe Burrow remains a top contender, with his ranking largely dependent on his health, while Lamar Jackson's position fluctuates, but he stays within, the top tier. So, while the individual accolades are great, the ultimate goal for Allen in the Bills is

2:04a Super Bowl. With a new coaching staff and Allen at the helm, the expectation is high that they can finally push past their previous playoff hurdles and contend for a championship. The league is watching to see if this new dynamic can translate into ultimate success.