When the NFL season returns, the spotlight will inevitably land on Josh Allen. But this time, the Buffalo Bills quarterback isn’t interested in being the next Tom Brady—or being trapped by the same win-at-all-costs narrative. As expectations mount for a Bills team still searching for its first Super Bowl, Allen is rewriting what success looks like—and it starts with finding happiness off the field.
Josh Allen breaks free from the Brady Blueprint: Wants to chase joy over just rings
In a revealing conversation with CBS Sports, Allen opened up about how his personal and professional outlook has evolved. Surprisingly, it wasn’t a football legend who sparked this change—it was golf’s world number one, Scottie Scheffler.“Scottie Scheffler had that really good interview before The Open that spoke a lot to me, and I really appreciate him sharing those words,” Allen shared. Scheffler’s perspective—that life outside the game matters more than the trophies—hit home for Allen, who admitted he’s often wrestled with the emotional rollercoaster of professional sports.
“It’s maddening,” Allen said of the effort-versus-results paradox in the NFL. “But at the same time, it helps put things in perspective about what matters in your life, and you figure out what that is fairly quickly.”That clarity has helped Allen detach from fleeting accolades. Whether it’s an MVP award or a historic playoff run, he’s learned not to measure self-worth by what’s handed out on stage.“It’s kind of crazy where you’re coming out here and doing everything you can for a quick enjoyment of it, and then you’re on to the next,” he explained. “It’s like the MVP award. I don’t look back and think about that night… I’m so moved on to trying to help this team win football games this year.”
Josh Allen will be focusing on creating a legacy that values people over pressure
Allen’s evolved philosophy is already resonating in the Bills’ locker room. Rather than focusing solely on the elusive Super Bowl title, he’s fostering a culture centered around camaraderie and commitment.“For sure, and going out there and playing free, and the main thing we always preach here is playing for each other and putting your best stuff out there,” Allen emphasized.His mindset doesn’t mean the fire to win is gone—it means the journey matters just as much as the destination. Allen understands that the true victory lies in building relationships, lifting teammates, and enjoying every step, regardless of the scoreboard.And maybe, just maybe, that’s how lasting legacies are really made.Also Read: Hailee Steinfeld’s latest workout photos break the internet as Josh Allen returns to Bills camp