Hall of Fame Legend Bruce Smith Praises Bills’ Josh Allen: “He’s Continuing the Legacy of Legends – And Could Become an Icon Unlike Any We’ve Seen in Buffalo Bills History.”
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Hall of Fame Legend Bruce Smith Praises Bills’ Josh Allen: “He’s Continuing the Legacy of Legends – And Could Become an Icon Unlike Any We’ve Seen in Buffalo Bills History.”
Buffalo, New York – October 18, 2025
The Buffalo Bills are witnessing something special — and it’s not just the fans who think so. Hall of Famer and Bills legend Bruce Smith has given rare and powerful praise to Josh Allen, saying the star quarterback is “achieving milestones that even the greats before him never reached.”
⚡ “Josh Allen Is the Symbol of a New Generation”
In an exclusive interview with NFL Network, Bruce Smith shared:
“I’ve played with and against some of the greatest quarterbacks — from Jim Kelly to Tom Brady. But Josh Allen is different. He’s not just a great player; he embodies the spirit of Buffalo — fearless, resilient, and endlessly driven. I truly believe he’s redefining what it means to be a legend.”
His words came shortly after Allen made NFL history — becoming the first player ever to record 250+ passing yards and 2+ rushing touchdowns in a single quarter, achieved during the fourth quarter of the Bills’ stunning 41–40 comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1 of the 2025 season.
In that game, Allen completed 33 of 46 passes for 424 total yards and 4 touchdowns, leading Buffalo back from a 25–40 deficit in the final four minutes, when their win probability had dropped to just 1.1% (per Next Gen Stats).
“That was the performance of a true champion. Only the special ones can do that,” Smith added.
🐃 Carrying the Legacy Forward
Josh Allen now holds multiple all-time Buffalo Bills records:
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Most passing touchdowns in franchise history (245), surpassing legend Jim Kelly.
65 career rushing touchdowns, tying Thurman Thomas — the most ever by a Bills quarterback.
7 playoff wins, the most by any QB who hasn’t yet appeared in a Super Bowl.
And most notably, 2024 NFL MVP, becoming the first Bills QB to ever win the award.
But to Bruce Smith, it’s not the stats that define Allen — it’s his spirit.
“Josh Allen has the DNA of Bills Mafia — that energy that makes you believe anything is possible in Buffalo.”
💙 A Living Legend in the Making
Off the field, Allen continues to represent the heart of Buffalo’s culture. He leads major charitable initiatives, including donations to the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital, with fans honoring him by donating $17 for every touchdown — matching his jersey number.
When asked whether Josh Allen could become “the greatest icon in Bills history,” Bruce Smith smiled and said:
“If he keeps walking this path, I believe the name Josh Allen will be etched not only in Canton’s Hall of Fame — but in the hearts of every person in Buffalo.”
Josh Allen is no longer just a quarterback. He’s becoming the heartbeat of an entire city — a living symbol of the “Bills Way.”
And if history truly is being rewritten, Bruce Smith may be right: this generation is witnessing the rise of a new legend.
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