Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph didn’t hold back this week when discussing the upcoming showdown between his team and the Buffalo Bills. He made it clear that he sees Bills quarterback Josh Allen as one of the rare players who has the ability to “take over games” in the NFL. And Joseph believes that the Broncos have been preparing for matchups like this one, against a talented young QB like Allen.
Speaking to the media ahead of the highly anticipated game, Joseph had nothing but praise for Allen. He called him “a special player” and acknowledged that the Broncos will have their hands full trying to contain him. But Joseph also expressed confidence in his team’s ability to rise to the challenge.
“We know that Josh Allen is a dynamic player and we have a lot of respect for him,” Joseph said. “But we have a talented defense and we’ve been working hard to improve and face top quarterbacks like him. This is the type of matchup that we’ve been building towards, and I’m excited to see how our defense responds.”
Joseph’s comments are a clear indication that the Broncos have been focusing on improving their defense specifically with players like Allen in mind. And with good reason – the second-year QB has been turning heads with his impressive performances so far this season. He has shown a rare combination of size, athleticism, and arm talent that has made him a dangerous threat both through the air and on the ground.
But while Allen has been garnering much attention and praise, the Broncos have their own young quarterback who has also been making a name for himself. Rookie signal caller Drew Lock has taken over the reins of the Broncos offense in recent weeks and has shown flashes of potential and promise. And Joseph believes that facing a player like Allen will be a valuable learning experience for Lock.
“Josh Allen is someone that Drew can look up to and learn from,” Joseph said. “They have similar skill sets and I think seeing Allen in action will give Drew a good idea of what he can aspire to become. It’s always beneficial for young quarterbacks to face top competition, and this will be a great opportunity for Drew to showcase his abilities as well.”
But while the focus may be on the quarterbacks, Joseph also made it clear that his defense will be ready to step up and make their own impact on the game. He emphasized the importance of containing Allen and not allowing him to “take over” as he has done in some of the Bills’ previous victories.
“We have to be disciplined and make sure we don’t let Allen get outside the pocket too often,” Joseph explained. “He can make big plays with his feet, so we have to keep him contained and make him beat us with his arm. We have a lot of talented players on defense who are capable of doing just that.”
With both teams fighting for a playoff spot, this matchup between the Broncos and Bills has high stakes and is expected to be a closely contested game. But with Joseph’s confident words and the Broncos’ preparation, fans can expect a thrilling and competitive showdown between two talented teams. And while the focus may be on the quarterbacks, it’s clear that the Broncos are ready to make a statement and showcase their own abilities on both sides of the ball.