‘I believe in what we’ve got going on here’

While the Bills will begin to look different in the months ahead as free agency begins on March 13, Allen still believes that the window of opportunity isn’t closing for the group.

“I believe in what we’ve got going on here and the people that are in charge,” Allen said. “I believe in myself, and that’ll never change.”

Buffalo has 21 players who could hit the market once free agency begins. Regardless of who returns and who leaves, Allen thinks this team can improve in 2024.

“All signs are still pointing up with this team,” Allen shared. “I know, it feels bleak. And there’s probably going to be a lot of change, whether it’s personnel, guys coming back, guys not playing again. That’s all speculation…

“I just got to continue to keep working hard and bringing the guys that are here along and keep trying to mesh everybody together. And, it takes an entire organization. It takes every single person in this facility to win the Super Bowl and obviously we haven’t gotten it done yet. So, some good long looks in the mirror and conversations with people that are in and outside the building just asking, ‘What can I do more? What can I be better at?’ And learning and growing from that. That’s exactly what I plan on doing.”

There are several young players who Allen will continue to work with next season. Wide receiver Kahlil Shakir, tight end Dalton Kincaid, running back James Cook and guard O’Cyrus Torrence are just a few of the younger players that Allen is looking forward to improving his chemistry with.  

“It’s exciting to see what type of group we can be,” Allen shared. “And O’Cyrus Torrence played, I think, every single snap this year. The rookie wall is a real thing, so for him to come out there and do that, it speaks volumes. He’s going to be a heck of a player in this league for a very long time, and it’s exciting to have him on our squad.