Matt Barkley has known Josh Allen since his rookie season. After a one-year absence, the veteran is now back with the Buffalo Bills and is excited about his fellow quarterback’s development

Munich – Matt Barkley has left the Buffalo Bills in 2021 after two and a half years. The 31-year-old joined the team during Josh Allen’s rookie season, so he has been able to closely monitor his colleague’s development as a backup quarterback.

Barkley returned to the Bills this offseason and is excited about the 26-year-old’s continued development.

He told the Buffalo News, “I’ve watched Josh since his freshman year and he’s developed in a lot of ways. I think most people notice his leadership qualities and his composure in those important game situations. But I think he’s also developed a lot in terms of being smart with the ball and in the passing game and protecting it. In my opinion, he’s become much more accurate since he came into the league.”

But it’s not just on the field that Allen has improved greatly, he said. The quarterback’s leadership skills have also increased, according to Barkley: “He’s started to make himself heard more, which is good to see because guys look up to him and he’s a leader. So he’s using that platform to steer the boys in the right direction. “

Buffalo Bills: season goal? Super Bowl!

After the dramatic elimination against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Game of the NFL playoffs, the Bills want to make another run towards the Super Bowl next season.

The team has what it takes. Barkley is certain of that, “I think we have what it takes, but every week is a new week and you have to stay focused and persevere through the challenges of some injuries during the year and the ups and downs of the schedule. “

With a Josh Allen in top form, a deep run in the playoffs should definitely be possible.

In addition, the franchise bolstered itself with experienced players like Von Miller. The Bills open the upcoming season on the first day of play with a game against the Los Angeles Rams, the reigning Super Bowl champions.