John Elway Regrets Passing on Josh Allen

John Elway, former general manager of the Denver Broncos, has publicly acknowledged that his decision to pass on quarterback Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL Draft was likely his biggest mistake during his tenure. In a recent podcast appearance, Elway recalled a golf outing with Allen, where it took just two and a half holes for Allen to bring up that Elway had chosen Bradley Chubb instead of him. Elway justified his choice at the time by citing his recent signing of Case Keenum and the lingering impact of the failed selection of Paxton Lynch in 2016, who had started only four games before being released. Since selecting Chubb, the Broncos have struggled, failing to reach the playoffs and cycling through 13 different starting quarterbacks post-Peyton Manning. Elway's regret is compounded by the fact that Allen, who played just 130 miles away in Wyoming, has blossomed into a top-tier NFL quarterback with the Buffalo Bills. This draft blunder exemplifies the challenges faced by Elway in maintaining the Broncos' competitive legacy after their Super Bowl victory in 2015.