Back in January, in the middle of an NFL playoff battle, referee Bill Vinovich walked over to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on the sideline and did something no official had ever been caught doing: he apologized for missing an obvious call. This unprecedented event perfectly frames the complex, often-controversial relationship between the superstar quarterback and the men in stripes.

It’s a relationship that continues to draw criticism even after his most brilliant performances. Following an MVP-caliber outing where he carved up the Baltimore Ravens for 394 yards and 2 passing TDs in a stunning 41-40 comeback win, the conversation around Allen took a sharp turn. The critique came from the “Fitz and Whitz” podcast , delivered by a man with a Super Bowl ring and immense

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