Our Lord and Savior Joshua Patrick Allen is goofy as heck. He, like many of us, just likes to have fun. We’ve seen it in all the on and off-field clips the Bills bless us with. And, earlier this week, we were given something more: his nicknames for his teammates.
Either stupidity or childishness is to blame for Allen’s use of nicknames. Personally, I like to think he just knows how to have fun. (Only because I know I’m the same and need validation from somewhere.)
Josh Allen’s Names for Teammates
So, let’s get into it. The obvious ones:
Isaiah McKenzie = “Lil Dirty”
Josh Allen — and basically everyone in Buffalo — calls him that. McKenzie even explained to Rico why Quinton Spain gave him that name. I prefer “Lil Sexy”, but that’s a story for another time.
Greg Rousseau = “(Big) Groot”
This name was bestowed upon him at the University of Miami. His DC gave it to him, due to his impressive arm reach. I love it.
Devin Singletary = “Motor”
Duh, has he ever been known as anything else?
Boogie Basham = “Boog”
Not super inventive, but ya know.
Reggie Gilliam = “Reg”
Again, kinda boring just like his position. (#FullbacksDoNotMatter.)
Zack Moss = “Z-Mo”
This is an interesting one, simply because I didn’t think Moss did enough to earn a nickname, but that’s just my opinion.
Stefon Diggs = “Stef”
Nothing too fancy. This one is fun for me because I am sure Allen has a more inventive nickname for his lover, he just keeps it private. I respect that.
Jordan Poyer = “J-Po”
Again not super inventive, but honestly, Poyer is a huge physical guy and giving him a name he doesn’t like might just end up with Allen in full body cast. So I can live with “J-Po”.
Gabriel Davis = “Gabe”
Josh calls him what most people call him. Although, our very own Iestyn Harris has a much better suggestion:
Linebackers Coach Bobby Babich = “Lil Bobby”
Why? Because, according to Josh Allen, he hates it.
Ryan Bates = “Rick Bates”
Ryan Bates is more commonly known as “Rick Bates”. He just looks more like a Rick.
Rookies = “Stupid Rook”
All the rookies are lovingly called “Stupid Rook”. It makes sense because rookies are pretty stupid.
James Cook = “Jimbo”
However, Josh seems to have a soft spot for James Cook, calling him “Jimbo”. Apparently, Allen believes he loves it. However, this is open to interpretation because Cook’s expressions are pretty hard to read…
Happy:
Angry:
Hungry:
Upset:
Ecstatic:
And, my personal favorite, Pensive:
Ahh, the many faces of James Cook.
These are all the nicknames I could find.
Names Teammates have for him
It only seems fair that, if Josh Allen has a creative outlet giving the guys nicknames, he should only get some back:
“Joshy”
A much cuter spin on Josh. Our own Alex Spencer calls him “Joshie Poo” which, whilst adorable, may have been too adorable for a 6’5”, 250 lb dude. “Joshy” is much better.
“Seventeen”
I really shouldn’t have to explain this one.
“MVP”
Because, obviously, he’s been MVP for the last two seasons. This will be the year he finally brings home that hardware.
“Dad”
I don’t know the origin of this one and, in a way, I’m glad I don’t. A bunch of guys being dudes in a locker room calling their QB “dad”? It can stay a mystery.
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