Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen didn’t leave much room for interpretation when the grass-versus-turf conversation came up. He’s firmly in the natural grass camp, and he says the difference shows up in how his body feels.
“Yeah, I think grass is healthier for our bodies,” Allen told reporters. He said artificial turf leaves him feeling it after practice, especially at this stage of his career.
“I’m to a point in my career now that when we practice inside on the artificial, I can feel it the next day,” Allen said, before pointing to Buffalo’s new $2.1 billion stadium. “When we’re out there, I feel great, and I think any guy that was honest would tell you that’s how they feel.”
That preference carries extra weight in Buffalo because the Bills have now moved into Highmark Stadium with a natural grass field, replacing the artificial surface used at their previous stadium.
Allen also described a more immediate physical issue with turf. “I’ve gotten numerous, numerous burns on my legs from artificial turf to the point where I can’t sleep at night because it’s bubbling over,” Allen said.
“It’s very painful,” Allen said, making clear why the change matters to him.
He tied the issue to player safety, too. “I think it’s healthier injury prevention,” he said, while acknowledging that Buffalo will still have to deal with turf on the road. There are only 16 stadiums featuring natural grass.
“If I can snap my fingers and make every field grass, that’s what I would do for sure,” Allen said.
The broader debate isn’t just about comfort. Players need reliable footing for sharp cuts, acceleration and contact, which makes field quality part of the weekly grind.
Buffalo’s new surface has already gotten attention after showing signs of wear during preseason action. Bills president Pete Guelli said the field is still safe and playable.
“It’s Year 1,” Guelli said, via ESPN. “It’s a brand new field and it’s going to take time for the foundation to build up.” The team plans to keep a close eye on it.
For Allen, though, the move to grass is a welcome one - a chance to cut down on the physical wear that comes with synthetic surfaces.
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