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Bills star Dion Dawkins explains why Josh Allen ‘absolutely sucks’ to play with – in a good way
Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins has spoken about what it is like protecting quarterback Josh Allen, explaining that the job "absolutely sucks" in a good way because Allen constantly extends plays rather than staying in the pocket. Dawkins is entering his tenth season with the Bills and his ninth protecting Allen, whose improvisational style has become a hallmark of the team's offence and helped fuel his rise to NFL stardom.
Allen, who was named the 2025 NFL MVP, is known for turning apparent sacks into highlight-reel plays by scrambling around the field, sometimes running sideline to sideline to buy time. Dawkins' remarks reflect the added physical demands this places on his offensive line, who must sustain their blocks far longer than on a conventional pocket-passing play, even as it produces spectacular results for the team.
In short
- Bills tackle Dion Dawkins says protecting Josh Allen is uniquely demanding
- Allen's scrambling style extends plays well beyond a typical pocket pass
- Dawkins begins his ninth season protecting the reigning NFL MVP
Explained simply
Josh Allen is the quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, an American football team. The quarterback throws the ball, and his success depends on the players in front of him – the offensive line – who protect him from opposing defenders whilst he makes his plays.
Allen has become known for a distinctive playing style in which he frequently leaves his protected position to scramble around the field. Rather than remaining in one spot to throw the ball, he runs with the ball to evade defenders or to buy time for his teammates to get into better position. This improvisational approach has made him one of the league's most successful and celebrated quarterbacks.
Dion Dawkins is one of the players on the offensive line tasked with protecting Allen. Because Allen constantly moves around the field rather than staying in one position, Dawkins and his teammates must maintain their blocks for much longer than they would in a standard play. This creates significant additional physical demands, even as Allen's improvisational style has become one of the team's greatest strengths.