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The Athletic Football Show on Josh Allen

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He'd begin to sprint out and then Josh would check it based off of the reactions.
Mentioned at 20:25 – 20:29

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Josh Allen checked plays based on defensive reactions to motion.

Josh Allen was responsible for checking plays at the line of scrimmage based on defensive reactions to the burst-out motions performed by running backs like Ty Johnson.

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