Josh Allen was the star, Dion Dawkins took his kids in a drift car and Tre'Davious White was a fan favorite in the first episode of "Hard Knocks."

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“Hard Knocks” has promised Bills Mafia and NFL fans an unprecedented look behind the curtain of the inner workings within Buffalo’s summer home at St. John Fisher University. To this point, it’s proven to be a success — no doubt helped by the presence of Allen.