One Bills Live

We asked what's your biggest reason for optimism and biggest reason for concern heading into the Bills 2021 season? Bills WR Gabriel Davis discussed his offseason including teaming up with Walt Disney World to give back to kids of need in Orlando with back-to-school backpacks, his training at The Draft Academy, his impressive rookie season, and what's ahead for his second NFL campaign in 2021 (8:30). The Athletic senior Steelers writer Mark Kaboly discussed the latest with Pittsburgh including QB Ben Roethlisberger’s diet and the team signing DE Melvin Ingram to a one-year deal (1:37:15).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked what level of contribution do the Bills need from their rookie class? In Camp Countdown 2021, we discussed can the Bills WR group be more successful? CBS Sports NFL writer John Breech discussed his prediction the Bills will finish 14-3 this season, placing Tre'Davious White third in his top CBs list, why Tom Brady's injury could lead to a major punishment from the NFL for the Bucs and which teams are the most overrated heading into the 2021 season (1:34:05).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We began the show with a round table discussion with Steve Tasker, Sal Capaccio, Lorenzo Alexander, and Martin Biron. The four talked about their own personal experiences of giving back to WNY and the 'Give 716' initiative to better local charities. USA Football CEO and Executive Director Scott Hallenbeck joined the show to discuss this weekend's Summer Blitz at Highmark Stadium and the continued push to better youth football. Finally, Bills CB Levi Wallace rounded out the show to discuss why Buffalo has been so special to him and how personal experiences have led to him giving back to various charities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Tasker and CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso discussed what will help Josh Allen and the Bills offense the most in 2021. We heard from Hall of Famer Jim Kelly on his annual football camp, upcoming stadium plans, and Josh Allen's progression. USA Today's Mark Schofield joined the show in the third and final hour to discuss their top 101 best players in the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Tasker and Thad Brown discussed whether or not you find any interest in national summer NFL rankings and polls. They looked into the right time for a Josh Allen contract extension. Updated the latest from around the NFL, including the arrest of free agent CB Richard Sherman. ESPN Fantasy Football Analyst Mike Clay joined the show in the third and final hour to discuss which teams use a 3-WR set the most, which corners shadow number one receivers the most, and possible TE targets to take a chance on in fantasy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thad Brown and Steve Tasker discussed which is most important to a defense, an elite secondary or a dominant pass rush? We discussed Josh Allen's rank in the NFL as a top quarterback. NFL Network analyst Marc Ross joined the show to give his pick for the fan base that most deserves their first Super Bowl title and his thoughts on Sean McDermott as Bills head coach. We also discussed the latest with the Bills Camp Countdown 2021 series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked which NFL QB is facing a put up or shut up year in 2021 and examined your Bills/NFL questions in the OBL Fan Mailbag. NFL Senior Director of Diversity & Inclusion Sam Rapoport discussed her lifelong connection to football, her role in the growth of women in the NFL, the important inclusion of LGBTQ+ fans in the league, and how Carl Nassib coming out as gay led to her guest column in Sports Illustrated's MMQB (24:20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked which NFL offseason move will pay off the most in 2021 and discussed the latest Bills Camp Countdown 2021. Sports Illustrated columnist/host of the ‘Business of Sports’ podcast Andrew Brandt discussed the Supreme Court sending a message to the NCAA, how it could sway NFL draft early entry decisions and Aaron Rodgers' boycott of Packers mandatory minicamp (1:35:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked what's the best Bills play you ever saw in person? Andrew Peters joined us to discuss the news of Don Granato being hired as the Sabres head coach (49:15). The Athletic NFL writer Robert Mays discussed the Bucs bringing back more starters than any Super Bowl champ in decades, how Bills OC Brian Daboll became one the best coaches in football and the most improved NFL teams after this offseason (1:35:05).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked which Bills players will benefit the most from preseason games this year? ESPN NFL Nation Titans reporter Turron Davenport discussed Bills TE Dawson Knox being among those participating at this year's 'Tight End U’, how the Julio Jones addition changes the team's offense, and which departure will have the biggest impact on the Titans (51:10). We also discussed Greg Cosell calling Josh Allen the most physically gifted QB in the NFL and Camp Countdown: 3 areas of improvement for the Bills in 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked what would be your ideal Bills uniform combo with the league allowing teams to use multiple helmets and examined your Bills/NFL questions in the OBL Friday Fan Mailbag. USA Today NFL writer Nate Davis examined the NFL’s volatile QB turnover, how bringing games to Germany could be a success, winners and losers from the regular season schedule and the impact of the Julio Jones trade (48:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked which game do the Bills have to win the most this season? Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker discussed the league opening the NFL Combine up to a bidding process starting with the 2023 event as well as the latest news and notes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed Adam Schein ranking the Bills #1 on his list of which franchise could win its first Super Bowl in 2021 on NFL.com. ESPN NFL writer Bill Barnwell discussed where the 2018 NFL QB draft class stands after three years and which QB could sign their next contract first (1:31:50).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked if Josh Allen's next contract is more likely to resemble Dak Prescott (4 years) or Patrick Mahomes (10 years)? ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler discussed what he envisions the next Allen contract could look like, the impact of the salary cap, who among Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield, or Allen might sign first and the future of Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger and Matthew Stafford (1:31:50). We discussed Raiders DE Carl Nassib becoming the first active NFL player to come out as gay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked what would you want out of a new Bills stadium? Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker discussed Highmark Stadium returning to full capacity for the 2021 season and reports that Josh Allen would be willing to structure a contract extension to help the team stay competitive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Bills Lite is your weekly fresh, condensed version of One Bills Live. We examined which under the radar players could surprise in Bills training camp this summer. Chris Brown quizzed Steve Tasker on which teams ranked in the top and bottom three in rookie starts last year in ‘The Numbers Game’. Bills sixth round 2020 draft pick Isaiah Hodgins discussed competing to make an impact at WR following his injury last year, following in his Super Bowl winning father James’ NFL footsteps, and his brother Isaac following behind him at Oregon State. We asked ‘Will It Happen?’ - examining some of the Bills roster questions for 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WROC-TV sports director Thad Brown joined us as co-host to discuss the Bills wrapping minicamp and news & notes in the NFL. CBS Sports draft/NFL player analyst Chris Trapasso shared his outlook for the Bills and Josh Allen as well as QBs Tua Tagovailoa, Lamar Jackson, Sam Darnold (49:30). 'Go Long' founder/writer Tyler Dunne discussed the Aaron Rodgers-Packers feud and the offseason of unhappy QBs, plus his pieces on Bills RB Devin Singletary and former Bills QB Rob Johnson (1:33:00). We examined your Bills/NFL questions in the OBL Friday Fan Mailbag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked who are you pulling for to have a bigger role this season with the Bills? We quizzed Steve in this week's edition of Tasker's Teammate (31:15). CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora discussed the updated COVID-19 protocols for training camp, why he picked Tremaine Edmunds to win Defensive Player of the Year and players to breakout in 2021 (48:45). We heard from Bills LB Matt Milano after the team wrapped mandatory minicamp yesterday (1:36:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked what gives you the most angst about this upcoming Bills season? Bills reporter Maddy Glab joined us with a live look at the Bills practice for day two of mandatory minicamp (43:25). Pro Football Focus' lead NFL analyst Sam Monson discussed his high rankings for Bills players like Josh Allen, Matt Milano, Tremaine Edmunds, Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer (1:03:55). Bills sixth round 2020 draft pick Isaiah Hodgins discussed competing at WR following his injury last year, following in his Super Bowl winning father James’ NFL footsteps, and his brother Isaac following behind him at Oregon State (1:52:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bills reporter Maddy Glab joined us with a live look at Bills practice at the start of mandatory minicamp (44:15). We heard from Bills head coach Sean McDermott and QB Josh Allen as they addressed the media. We asked who is your offensive and defensive X-factor for the Bills in 2021?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked what is the biggest question mark with the rest of the AFC East? SB Nation’s Arrowhead Pride lead Chiefs writer Pete Sweeney discussed KC’s roster changes during the offseason and Le’Veon Bell’s recent comments (51:45).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Bills Lite is your weekly fresh, condensed version of One Bills Live. We examined how the Bills can return to being a top 5 defense. Chris Brown quizzed Steve Tasker on the Bills defensive stats from 2020 in ‘The Numbers Game’. NFL UK reporter Neil Reynolds discussed why he expects the Bills to reach the Super Bowl, his thoughts on UK transplants Efe Obada and Christian Wade, the NFL potentially playing in Germany, his son playing QB in Canada and other thoughts from around the AFC East. We asked ‘One Burning Question’ - how much of an edge will teams that hold mandatory minicamps have this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We quizzed Steve in this week's edition of Tasker's Teammate (29:35). PER4ORM co-owner/director of performance Nick Hicks discussed how he helped Bills RB Devin Singletary transform his body this past offseason as well as helping train other current Bills like Matt Breida, Zack Moss, Rachad Wildgoose, and Isaiah McKenzie (53:10). We examined your Bills/NFL questions in the OBL Friday Fan Mailbag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed what Bills position group has you most encouraged heading into this season. Pro Football Focus analyst Ben Linsey examined where the Bills rank collectively and individually in his rankings of the best NFL cornerbacks, secondaries and defensive lines (1:36:10).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked which offseason move in the AFC will pay off the most? NFL UK reporter Neil Reynolds discussed why he expects the Bills to reach the Super Bowl, his thoughts on UK transplants Efe Obada and Christian Wade, and other thoughts from around the AFC East (1:35:40).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We took a look at the Bills Tuesday OTA from One Bills Drive. Bills OC Brian Daboll and RB Devin Singletary addressed the media on the team’s offseason progress. We asked as a Bills fan, what’s on your to do list for this offseason?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked where the Julio Jones acquisition places the Titans in the AFC ranks? CBS Sports senior NFL columnist Pete Prisco discussed Josh Allen moving up in his top 100 players ranking and the Titans trade for Jones (50:15). Bills GM Brandon Beane discussed the team’s announcement that 2021 training camp will be held in Orchard Park for a second consecutive year (1:42:10).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Bills Lite is your weekly fresh, condensed version of One Bills Live. We examined if poor fan behavior could carry over into the NFL. Chris Brown quizzed Steve Tasker on the league’s largest capacity stadiums in ‘The Numbers Game’. Personal chef/The Plating Society owner Darian Bryan discussed cooking for over a dozen Bills players (including Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs) and his path from Jamaica to Buffalo as his new hometown. We asked ‘One Burning Question’ - if only one player will man the Bills nickel cornerback/linebacker hybrid role this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WROC-TV sports director/Bills preseason TV sideline reporter Thad Brown discussed the Bills second week of OTAs and offseason moves (:45). ESPN NFL analyst/writer Mike Clay explained where the Bills rank in his post-draft NFL unit grades (51:20). Bills analyst/former center Eric Wood shared his thoughts on the team after this week’s offseason work (1:35:40). We examined your Bills/NFL questions in the OBL Friday Fan Mailbag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked you other than the Chiefs, which team is the biggest threat to the Bills in the AFC? We quizzed Steve in this week’s edition of Tasker's Teammate (32:00). Personal chef/The Plating Society owner Darian Bryan discussed cooking for over a dozen Bills players and his path from Jamaica to Buffalo as his new hometown (51:05). NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger shared his thoughts on the Bills offseason additions (1:36:25). We also heard from Bills S Micah Hyde.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bills reporter Maddy Glab joined us with a look at the Bills Wednesday OTA (13:00). We asked who is your pick for the Bills 2021 Defensive MVP? We also heard Bills DC Leslie Frazier, S Jordan Poyer and OT Dion Dawkins address the media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked with the report of the Bills creating new cap space, which player would you want Buffalo to target? CBS Sports salary cap expert/NFL writer Joel Corry explained the significance of the NFL's June 1 designation and what the future could hold for Julio Jones and Aaron Rodgers (50:55).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Bills Lite is your weekly fresh, condensed version of One Bills Live. We took an early look at NFL Coach of the Year candidates. Chris Brown quizzed Steve Tasker in the history of the Coach of the Year Award in ‘The Numbers Game’. ESPN NFL analyst/former NFL safety Matt Bowen discussed the success of Josh Allen and Brian Daboll and how QBs will fit with their new teams. We asked ‘Will It Happen’ - if Aaron Rodgers, Julio Jones and Zach Ertz will be traded?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Tasker and Sal Capaccio examined your Bills questions in the OBL Fan Mailbag and the latest news around the NFL. Bills UDFA safety Tariq Thompson discussed his transition from San Diego State to the NFL, what he plans to bring to the Bills defensive backs group, what he's learned already from veterans Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde, and his early experiences during OTAs (1:03:55).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s Tasker's Teammate gave us the chance to catch up with former Bills LB and Northern Iowa DL coach Bryce Paup, who discussed his time in Buffalo and his relationship with Bills OL Spencer Brown (29:20). We asked which Bills offseason addition are you most looking forward to seeing in 2021 and why? We discussed the latest updates from the NFL when it comes to training camp rosters and the 2022 salary cap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bills reporter Maddy Glab joined us with a look at the Bills Tuesday OTAs practice (11:30). Bills UDFA tight end Quintin Morris discussed his first few weeks in the NFL, his position switch from WR to TE in college at Bowling Green, his Senior Bowl experience, and his early rapport with QB Josh Allen (51:10). We heard from Sean McDermott and Allen as they addressed the media following today's OTA session (1:14:50). ESPN NFL analyst/former NFL safety Matt Bowen discussed Allen’s and Brian Daboll’s success, how QBs will fit with their new teams and early impact rookies (1:34:10). We asked what unproven player on the Bills roster must answer the bell this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked which athlete do you root for or have rooted for the hardest? ESPN NFL Writer Bill Barnwell discussed his predictions for when the first round rookie quarterbacks will play, examined possible Aaron Rodgers trade offers and Julio Jones’ discontent in Atlanta (1:33:20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Bills Lite is your weekly fresh, condensed version of One Bills Live. We discussed which QB from the 2018 draft class will sign a multi-year contract extension first. Chris Brown quizzed Steve Tasker on the career stat leaders among the ’18 QBs in ‘The Numbers Game’. NFL Network's James Palmer discussed what’s next for the 2018 QBs, the new 2021 class including top overall pick Trevor Lawrence, and the biggest impact of a 17-game schedule. We asked ‘One Burning Question’ - which 2018 QB takes the biggest leap forward in 2021?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s Tasker's Teammate gave us the chance to catch up with former Bills OT John Fina (29:50). Bills reporter Maddy Glab joined us to quiz Chris and Steve to guess that opponent/player (1:38:25). We examined your Bills/NFL questions in the OBL Friday Fan Mailbag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked what's the biggest offseason decision the Bills have made so far? NFL Network's James Palmer discussed which 2018 first round QB will be first to get a contract extension, the changes Urban Meyer and Trevor Lawrence are bringing to the Jaguars, and the biggest impact of a 17-game schedule (1:35:20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked which Bills player is primed for a breakout in their third year with the team? The Ringer's Kevin Clark discussed which team improved themselves the most in the AFC and in the AFC East this offseason and the future of Aaron Rodgers (1:33:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked how much stock do you put in the odds-makers making the Bills favorites in 15 of 17 games in 2021? Talk of Fame Network writer Rick Gosselin unveiled his all-time NFL undrafted team and his special teams rankings (47:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked which young AFC QB can do for their team in 2021 what Josh Allen did for the Bills last season? NFL Network reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala examined the Steelers offseason and their season opening matchup with the Bills in Week 1 (51:35).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Bills Lite is your weekly fresh, condensed version of One Bills Live. We took a deep in-depth look at the Bills 2021 schedule including which games are most favorable, concerning and sneaky. Chris Brown quizzed Steve Tasker on the history of the Bills Week 1 opponents in ‘The Numbers Game’. ESPN SportsCenter host Kevin Connors shared his reaction to the team’s schedule, the rookie class, and his prediction if the Bills can ride their success into this season. We asked ‘Would You Believe It?’ - if the Bills will reach certain benchmarks in the 2021 campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We opened up our weekly Friday Fan Mailbag to answer your most pressing Bills and NFL questions. It was an 'off the top rope' edition of this week’s Tasker's Teammate with former Bills LB and pro wrestler Monty Brown (26:50). We recapped day one of the team's rookie minicamp and heard from draft picks Rachad Wildgoose and Damar Hamlin. ESPN SportsCenter host Kevin Connors shared his reaction to the Bills schedule, the rookie class, and his prediction if the Bills can ride their success into 2021 (1:33:35).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked what's your biggest takeaway from the Bills 2021 schedule? Bills sixth round draft pick Marquez Stevenson discussed his career at Houston, his speedy skill set in the return game, being roommates with current Bills DT Ed Oliver, growing up in Shreveport, Louisiana and the influence from hometown friend Tre'Davious White (45:55). Former Jets safety and current analyst Erik Coleman shared some of his biggest takeaways from the Jets schedule, their recent draft class and the trade of Sam Darnold (1:34:20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked Bills fans what's on their wish list for the 2021 schedule and discussed the Week 1 matchup as the Steelers visit Highmark Stadium on September 12th. We were joined by NFL VP of Broadcast Planning Michael North who shared the ins and outs of making an NFL schedule, the challenges and obstacles that go along with it, and the difficulty of adding a 17th regular season game (48:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed what would be the most ideal matchup for the Bills in the 2021 season opener and the latest news and notes from around the league, including Tim Tebow's possible return to the NFL. ESPN NFL Nation Patriots reporter Mike Reiss recapped the Patriots draft class, their offseason and shared some insight into when first round pick Mac Jones could take the field for New England at QB (50:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky recapped the latest between the reported rift between the team and QB Aaron Rodgers (21:50). Bills fifth round pick Tommy Doyle discussed being drafted out of Miami (OH), growing up playing football and hockey in Edina, Minnesota, his hobby of ice fishing, winning the MAC Championship in college, and using his 6'8" frame to his advantage on the O-line (1:06:25). We also discussed the offseason program and what it may look like this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Bills Lite is your weekly fresh, condensed version of One Bills Live. We examined the new QB landscape around the AFC East following the NFL Draft. Chris Brown quizzed Steve Tasker on the history of how quickly first round QBs debut in ‘The Numbers Game’. Bills GM Brandon Beane shared his thoughts on the team’s 2021 draft class, the free agent market, and an update on a possible extension for Josh Allen. We asked ‘One Burning Question’ - which rookie QBs could have the type of success Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow had in 2020?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.