"Slick Rick," a die-hard Buffalo fan and Bills mailroom employee, had an emotional reaction when Josh Allen mentioned his name during the quarterback's NFL MVP speech.

Allen took home the league’s top individual honor at the NFL Honors ceremony. As is tradition at award shows, Allen gave a speech after winning. Tossed into it was a mention of “Slick Rick.” The QB was thanking those around him in Buffalo for helping along the way and beyond teammates, the staffer for the Bills was mentioned by Allen.

Roderick Morrow, a Buffalo Bills employee that works in the team's mailroom, said last week he was going to cry if Josh Allen didn't win the NFL MVP award. Allen was named the MVP, and Morrow, nicknamed "Slick Rick," was left crying anyway, thanks to a special shoutout from Allen during his MVP speech.

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Tossed into it was a mention of “Slick Rick.” The QB was thanking those around him in Buffalo for helping along the way and beyond teammates, the staffer for the Bills was mentioned. After Allen’s speech, Roderick Morrow–his real name–was interviewed.

Sports Director Matt Bove speaks one-on-one with Slick Rick, the man who Josh Allen shouted out during his NFL MVP award speech.

After winning the NFL's MVP, Josh Allen received a touching congratulations video from the children in a very special wing of a Buffalo children's hospital.

Josh Allen's MVP acceptance speech shows how unexpected recognition can make a huge difference to the people around you.