Buffalo Bills’ star quarterback Josh Allen is done with the same old questions. In fact, he’s so tired of hearing about it that he couldn’t help but roll his eyes when faced with the all-too-familiar query:
“When will you finally get over the Super Bowl hump?”
“If I knew how to get over that hump, we would’ve done it already,” Allen responded, his exasperation clear as day.
This simple, yet powerful remark speaks volumes about the weight of expectations that have followed Allen throughout his career. Despite being among the NFL’s elite, leading the Bills to multiple playoff appearances, and securing an
MVP award, the Super Bowl conversation refuses to go away.
Josh Allen: More Playoff Wins Than Any QB Without a Super Bowl Appearance
Allen’s career achievements are staggering. He holds
more playoff victories than any quarterback in NFL history without a Super Bowl appearance, yet the narrative around his legacy remains unfulfilled—the search for that elusive Super Bowl ring.
The pain of the near-misses lingers over Buffalo. From the AFC Championship loss to Kansas City in 2020, where inexperience was blamed, to the “13 seconds” collapse in the divisional round the following year, the heartbreaks continue to haunt him. This past January’s
defeat to Kansas City left Allen visibly drained, and yet the question about “getting over the hump” persists.
The Burden of Expectations: Is 2025 the Year?
With the start of the 2025 season, the pressure mounts. The question now is
whether Josh Allen and the Bills can finally break through and take that final step with him at the helm. Critics argue that Buffalo lacks the supporting cast compared to other championship rosters, while his supporters point to his leadership, resilience, and commitment to making the city’s dream a reality.
This year, Allen seems to have found a new perspective. After marrying actress Hailee Steinfeld and restructuring his contract to stay in Buffalo until 2030, he’s embraced a more patient mindset. Still, that
relentless drive to win remains at his core.
“It’s never been a goal of mine to win MVP,” Allen said. “If anything, it’s been to win the Super Bowl MVP. I think that’s the better of the two awards. And make no mistake, it’s a very cool honor. I really do appreciate it, but it doesn’t change my life. It doesn’t change who I am. Winning a Super Bowl doesn’t change who I am, but it’s something that the city’s wanted for a very long time. And to feel like I can help be a piece that brings it here—that’s more important to me than a singular trophy.”
The Eye Rolls Will Keep Coming… Until Buffalo Wins It All
Josh Allen’s eye roll says it all: he’s tired of being asked the same question. But until the Bills
get over that final hurdle, Allen will continue to face this relentless inquiry, and it seems the entire city of Buffalo is right there with him, hoping this is the year
they finally get that ring.
