Key Takeaways
- Josh Allen enters his eighth season fresh off an MVP campaign and a $250 million guaranteed contract extension that keeps him in Buffalo through 2030.
- Allen is focused on improving his mechanics and decision-making while preparing for the added pressure of Hard Knocks coverage at training camp.
- Second-year WR Keon Coleman, coming off a strong rookie season, is expected to be a major offensive contributor as the Bills aim to finally get past the Chiefs in the postseason.
Josh Allen in action (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Josh Allen knows the Buffalo Bills face a big season in 2025.
The 29-year-old quarterback is coming off the best season of his career, winning the MVP award for the first time after throwing 28 touchdown passes, adding 12 rushing scores, and just six interceptions during the 2024 season.
That prolific performance led to Allen inking the largest guaranteed contract in NFL history—$250 million—ensuring he’ll remain with the Bills through the 2030 season.
The Bills open training camp on July 23, and Allen is still looking to improve as he prepares for his eighth year in the league.
"Very, very excited about it," Allen said in a one-on-one interview with RG. "I really appreciate Brandon Beane and the Buffalo Bills for going out there and doing that for me. I wasn't really expecting it or needing it to happen this year, and I'm very grateful for that. But again, I'm not getting paid for what I've done—I'm getting paid for what I'm going to do. I’ve got to keep working hard and keep trying to find a way to bring a Lombardi Trophy to Western New York. That’s our main goal."
Mechanical Refinement and Playbook Mastery
Allen shared where he hopes to elevate his game—focusing on becoming more mechanically sound and sharpening his decision-making.
"Looking a little deeper into our playbook, a lot of film work, just starting my eyes in better spots and letting my eyes be the number one thing that’s guiding me through my progressions," Allen said. "Being a little bit quicker in my throwing and then just mechanically making sure I’m as sound as possible—working with Chris Hess, who does all my digital mapping. Just trying to be as efficient in my stroke as possible."
The Bills will once again attempt to break through the playoff wall. They've made six straight postseason appearances and reached two AFC Championship Games during the Allen era. But they’ve yet to get past Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, going 0-4 against them in the playoffs.
Allen knows this is a pivotal training camp, especially as Buffalo’s young players continue to develop. Wide receivers Khalil Shakir, 25, and second-year standout Keon Coleman are key to the team’s success in 2025.
Hard Knocks, High Stakes
"Just continuing to develop our team, adding a couple new pieces on offense, and adding quite a few on defense—making sure everybody's on the same page," Allen said. "Obviously, we have Hard Knocks in training camp this year, and just making sure we’re relaying and echoing that we’ve got to keep the main thing the main thing, and that’s developing a team.
"Doing everything that we can to try to win football games and not let that be a distraction," Allen added. "This is something new that I’ve never had to experience—cameras around, being mic’d up for practices. I think a lot of people are going to feel the same way, but we need to lean on each other and use this time wisely to develop our football team the right way."
One player the Bills will count on heavily is Coleman. The 33rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft had a promising rookie season, posting 29 receptions for 556 yards (19.2 yards per catch) and four touchdowns in 13 games. He ranked second on the team in both receiving yards and touchdowns behind Shakir.
Allen had glowing praise for his second-year receiver, calling him “one of the most talented” players he’s played with.
"I thought he played really well," Allen said of Coleman's rookie campaign. "I’ve got a lot of faith in him. This is going to be a really big year. He’s been working hard, he’s put on some muscle, and he’s moving a little bit better than he was last year."
