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.