Bills' Josh Allen on Aaron Rodgers' AFC East arrival: 'Going to be a battle'

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Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen and four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers appear to be developing a close friendship. Earlier this year the two signal callers were seen embracing at Pebble Beach.

Then in March, the pair exchanged pleasantries at Rodgers' celebrity flag-football game. But, when the season kickoff in September, Rodgers and Allen will be on opposite sidelines. 

Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets this offseason, which means he will play in the same division as Allen in 2023 — the AFC East.

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Green Bay Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers are interviewed during the continuation of the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 5, 2023 in Pebble Beach, California. (Tracy Wilcox/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)

Being division foes, Allen still heaped praise on Rodgers, saying that he is excited to have the opportunity to face Rodgers twice this season.

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"I've gotten to know Aaron a little bit over the years, and I would consider us very close," Allen told Clark in a video posted on Wednesday. "I wouldn't say we text on the regular. I don't really call him. I FaceTime him. He usually answers, which is a big plus. I know he doesn't answer a lot of people."

FaceTime calls became a top of conversation with Rodgers former team, the Green Bay Packers. 

Rodgers cited the limited cellular coverage at his Southern California home in response to Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst's statement that he attempted to