Alright, so the fantasy football season is creeping up again, and like every year, I found myself needing a solid team name. This time around, I managed to snag Josh Allen, which felt pretty good. But having a star player means you need a name that lives up to it, right? Couldn’t just go with something boring.
My Process Kicking Off
So, I sat down, cracked open a drink, and just started thinking. My first step is usually just jotting down anything that comes to mind, no matter how dumb it sounds. Stuff like “Allen’s Team” or “Go Josh Go” immediately got thrown out. Too plain. I wanted something with a bit more personality.
Next, I started thinking specifically about Josh Allen himself. What defines him?
- Strong Arm: The guy can launch it a mile.
- Running Ability: He’s not afraid to tuck it and run, often hurdling defenders.
- Buffalo Bills: Obviously, his team connection is huge. The whole “Bills Mafia” vibe.
- His Name: Just “Josh” or “Allen” can be played with.
Playing Around with Words
This is where the real brainstorming happens. I started mixing and matching ideas based on the points above.
I thought about puns first. Puns are usually a good starting point for fantasy names. Things like:
- My Allen Wrench
- Allen the Family (like the old TV show)
- Joshin’ Around
Some were okay, some felt a bit forced. “My Allen Wrench” made me chuckle, but maybe it’s a bit too simple?
Then I focused on his playing style and the Bills connection.
- Allen Mighty (playing on ‘Almighty’)
- Hurdle Up! (referencing his hurdling)
- Buffalo Josh
- Feeling Billsy
- Air Allen
Feeling Billsy had a nice ring to it, capturing the team spirit. Allen Mighty felt strong, fitting for a top QB. Air Allen is simple but classic, like Air Jordan.
Narrowing It Down
After listing out a bunch, I started crossing off the ones I didn’t really love. I wanted something that was easy to say and remember, but also had a bit of cleverness or swagger. I axed anything too complicated or obscure.
I kept coming back to the puns and the ones directly referencing his key traits or team. I read them aloud to see how they sounded. Sometimes a name looks good written down but sounds awkward when you say it.
My Shortlist
So, after going back and forth, I landed on a few favorites that I’m choosing from. My current shortlist looks something like this:
- Allen Mighty
- Feeling Billsy
- My Allen Wrench
- Joshin’ Around
- Air Allen
Honestly, I’m still deciding which one to finally lock in for the season. Might depend on my mood on draft day! But going through this whole process, from just thinking about the player to messing with words and finally shortlisting, was pretty fun. It’s a small part of the fantasy experience, but I enjoy trying to nail that perfect name.
