People are talking a lot about the Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who’s a really good quarterback in the AFC. People often wonder how fast players can run in a short distance of 40 yards.
Josh Allen ran this 40-yard distance in 4.75 seconds. In football, wide receivers are usually the fastest. They often finish this 40-yard run in about 4.30 to 4.40 seconds.
Compared to the speedy wide receivers, Josh Allen is a bit slower. But he’s not too slow and can run faster than many defensive linemen, especially if he has a good angle to run. He did a good job and didn’t embarrass himself in this sprint. It’s important to be fast in football, but being smart and skilled matters a lot too.
If we look at the current QBs and compare their 40-yard dash time, Josh Allen ranks second after the Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Josh Allen’s potential of not only throwing balls but also his cheetah feet makes him a unique and tough opponent.
Josh Allen: One of the highest-paid QBs in NFL season 2023
The Bills made some tweaks to Josh Allen’s contract for the 2023 season, aiming to free up more space within the salary cap. For the upcoming year, Allen’s salary cap allocation stands at $18.6 million.
However, it’s set to skyrocket in the following years, hitting $47 million next year and even surging further in 2025 to $56 million.
Here’s a breakdown of Allen’s salary cap numbers throughout the contract’s term:
Year | Salary Cap Figure (in million $) | Roster Bonus (in million $) |
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2023 | 18.6 | – |
2024 | 47.0 | 6 |
2025 | 56.6 | 25 |
2026 | 52.3 | – |
2027 | 45.3 | 25 |
2028 | 41.6 | 25 |
The deal also incorporates roster bonuses, ranging from $6 million in 2024, gradually increasing to $25 million in 2025, 2027, and 2028.
The first opportunity for the Bills to potentially exit Allen’s contract arises after the 2025 season. At that juncture, the Bills could potentially release Allen, incurring a dead money cost of just $19.04 million. This move would furnish the Bills with a significant cap space boost of over $33 million. However, considering the substantial cap numbers of $41.6 million and $52.3 million slated for post-2025, it’s quite likely that we’ll witness a restructuring of the deal.
According to CBS Sports, in the list of highest-paid quarterbacks in NFL 2023, Josh Allen ranks 10th. Let’s have a look at the top 10 highest-paid QBs:
QB | TEAM | APY | STARTS | RECORD | PLAYOFFS | RATING | TD: INT | SUPER BOWLS |
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Joe Burrow | Bengals | $55M | 42 | 24-17-1 | 5-2 | 100.4 | 82:31 | 0 |
Justin Herbert | Chargers | $52.5M | 49 | 25-24 | 0-1 | 96.2 | 94:35 | 0 |
Lamar Jackson | Ravens | $52M | 61 | 45-16 | 1-3 | 96.7 | 101:38 | 0 |
Jalen Hurts | Eagles | $51M | 34 | 23-11 | 2-2 | 92.2 | 44:19 | 0-1 |
Aaron Rodgers | Jets | $50.3M | 223 | 147-75-1 | 11-10 | 103.6 | 475:105 | 1-0 |
Russell Wilson | Broncos | $49M | 173 | 108-64-1 | 9-7 | 100.2 | 308:98 | 1-1 |
Kyler Murray | Cardinals | $46.1M | 57 | 25-31-1 | 0-1 | 92.5 | 84:41 | 0 |
Deshaun Watson | Browns | $46M | 59 | 31-28 | 1-2 | 102.3 | 111:41 | 0 |
Patrick Mahomes | Chiefs | $45M | 80 | 64-16 | 11-3 | 105.7 | 192:49 | 2-1 |
Josh Allen | Bills | $43M | 76 | 52-24 | 4-4 | 92.2 | 138:60 |
Josh Allen, the Bills’ quarterback, stands out for his skills and decent speed, ranking second in quarterback speed after Lamar Jackson. He’s now one of the top-paid QBs in the league for the 2023 season, securing the 10th spot in quarterback salaries.