Dan Orlovsky is drawing the ire of fans after he publicly defended Josh Allen following a tough playoff exit for the Buffalo Bills. In a disappointing performance, Allen was responsible for five turnovers, including three fumbles, which contributed to the team’s elimination from the playoffs.
“I let my teammates down tonight. It’s been a long season. Hate how it ended. It is gonna stick with me for a long time. Can’t win with five turnovers,” Allen expressed in a post-game interview, clearly feeling the weight of the loss.
On Monday, Orlovsky sparked controversy on social media when he suggested that the blame for Allen’s fumbles lay with the Bills’ offensive linemen, who he said failed to recover the ball. His comments did not sit well with the fanbase, many of whom took to social media to voice their frustrations. One user tweeted, “Dan is paid by the Bills organization to be part of Josh Allen’s PR team and you can’t convince me otherwise,” highlighting a sentiment that Orlovsky’s defense was unjustifiable.
Orlovsky stated, “The Josh fumble right before the half, Josh can’t do this, he knows he can’t do this. Buffalo is there to recover the fumble, and they don’t; their big guy doesn’t get on the ball, and they don’t. That’s three points once again.” However, many fans found this defense perplexing, with comments such as “It’s time to get Dan off TV becuz no way you blaming the O-lineman for Josh being ass he definitely being paid by his PR team,” emphasizing the frustration with Orlovsky’s justification.
His remarks have led to suggestions that Orlovsky has become a purveyor of hot takes for ESPN, raising questions about journalistic integrity in sports commentary. The fallout from this incident highlights the passionate nature of sports fans and their expectations for accountability from players, especially during pivotal moments in their careers.