Buffalo, NY – June 26, 2025: A Miami Dolphins legend has stunned the NFL by heaping praise on Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, igniting a wave of excitement among Bills Mafia, sources told ESPN. As Buffalo gears up for a 2025 Super Bowl run, the endorsement from a rival icon has fans buzzing.
The Hall of Fame quarterback, a cornerstone of Miami’s storied past, lauded Allen’s brilliance on a podcast, bridging the fierce Bills-Dolphins rivalry. His words resonate as Buffalo chases its first championship, per The Athletic.
Dan Marino, speaking on The Dan Patrick Show, said, “Watching Josh Allen lead the Bills over the years has been incredible. Sending him out with a Super Bowl ring would be the perfect way to honor everything he’s given to Buffalo.” The 9-time Pro Bowler’s praise stunned fans, given his 21-12 record against Buffalo, per Pro Football Reference.
Dan Marino: "Watching Josh Allen lead the Bills over the years has been incredible. Sending him out with a Super Bowl ring would be the perfect way to honor everything he’s given to Buffalo." pic.twitter.com/ydlepbFzTQ
— NFL Fan (@HngLinhL341452) June 26, 2025
Marino, who threw for 61,361 yards and 420 touchdowns with Miami from 1983-1999, tormented the Bills with 7,539 yards and 52 touchdowns in their rivalry, per NFL.com. His “Fake Spike” touchdown in 1994 remains a bitter memory for Bills Mafia, per Buffalo Rumblings. Yet, his admiration for Allen, a 2024 MVP with 4,306 passing yards, signals respect across enemy lines.
Allen’s dominance—26,434 career passing yards, 195 touchdowns, and a record 65 rushing touchdowns—has redefined Buffalo’s legacy, per SI.com. His 13-3 2024 season, paired with James Cook’s 1,086 rushing yards, positions the Bills as AFC contenders, per Sporting News.
Bills Mafia erupted on X: “Marino praising Allen? That’s huge!” one fan posted, per Democrat and Chronicle. The nod from a Dolphins icon, despite the rivalry’s history of Miami’s 20-game win streak (1970-1985), fuels Buffalo’s title hopes, per Bleacher Report.
“Josh is special,” coach Sean McDermott said, per Buffalo News. With $5.3 million in cap space and signings like Jalen Ramsey, Buffalo’s roster is primed, per Spotrac. Marino’s comments amplify the hype as the Bills eye their September 4 opener against Miami.
Will Allen fulfill Marino’s vision with a Super Bowl ring? As training camp nears, Bills Mafia dreams big. Stay tuned to ESPN for updates!
