Allen also invested in his development in the off-season. Went to the coaches, asked what he could do to become better defensively, went on a diet, lost a bunch of weight (I mean, they talk about it every game). He's also the unquestioned leader on this team, which is just not something we've had in a couple of years. He's really embraced that role, which is nice to see. When you add all of that up and insert a true pass-first PG, Allen was ready to take a major step forward this season. It has really been enjoyable to watch.