Player Analysis: Josh Allen

Little known Josh Allen played a huge role on Fridays preseason game against the Browns and is making a big push to finally make his first 53 man roster. Allen still only 24, hails from University of Louisiana at Monroe and has spent his first 3 years jumping on and off the Bucs and Green Bay Packers practice squads. He was originally signed by Tampa as an undrafted free agent and also made his NFL debut with the Bucs in 2014 against the Panthers.

Allen was on injured reserve all of last year but looks as if he has come back strong as his performance from Fridays game got coach Koetters attention.

Josh Allen, that was huge what Josh Allen did last night. I mean Josh steps up and plays 40 plays at left guard.

Allen was the beneficiary from all the injured guards (Sweezy, Marpet, Pamphile) who didn't play and he showed his ability to fill in and perform. Going over the game tape Allen seemed to always be in control of his position. He looked as if he was comfortable and knew his assignments. Where he shined the most was during pulling run plays where he could get on the move and push players around. He most resembles former Buccaneer guard Davin Joseph as he is a large man himself at 6'3 and 315 pounds with the long dreadlocks that cover his name and number.

Allen made a huge statement against the Browns and people will say it was preseason and it was against the Browns who don't have anyone but out of the 5 lineman he stood out the most. Allen is really pushing to make this roster and it shows the depth of the Bucs Oline and the ability of coach Warhop and Butch to get these guys playing at such a high level.