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We discussed what the most interesting QB situations are when it comes to the Bills AFC East opponents. Radio.com NFL Insider for the Miami Dolphins Armando Salguero talked about how Miami is working through training camp amid COVID-19 concerns and previewed the 2020 Dolphins (51:50). Bills reporter Maddy Glab recapped the first few days of live camp (1:39:11). We also heard from head coach Sean McDermott, CB Taron Johnson, and DE A.J. Epenesa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed how we think NFL clubs around the league will react to then news that the Chiefs will host fans at 22% capacity. CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco talked about the NFL kicking off this season without a hitch despite COVID-19 concerns, his thoughts on Sean McDermott’s contract extension, and shared why he thinks the Bills will win the AFC East this season (1:34:33). We also heard from WR Cole Beasley and RB Christian Wade following practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We recapped the first day of padded practice that took place today. We discussed if the Bills practices should include full contact since there is no preseason. We also heard from head coach Sean McDermott, DT Harrison Phillips, and LB Tremaine Edmunds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Brown asked Steve Tasker questions to see if he could guess his former teammate in this week’s edition of ‘Tasker’s Teammate’ (27:09). Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy discussed what the 2021 Senior Bowl could look like and the effect the lack of college football this fall may have for the NFL next season (52:28). We also heard from Bills LT Dion Dawkins, offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott discussed is contract extension, staying in WNY, and how training camp is going amidst COVID-19 protocols (28:18). ESPN’s Bill Barnwell shared his first impressions of how the league is handling training camp while following pandemic protocols and shared his ranking of the NFL’s offensive weapons for 2020 (1:34:14). We also heard from Bills QB Josh Allen during his media availability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed what the most compelling storyline would be if the Bills had been featured on HBO’s “Hard Knock” this season. Bills radio color analyst Eric Wood discussed Coach Sean McDermott’s contract extension and shared his thoughts on college football being postponed in the fall over COVID-19 concerns (1:13:44). Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina shared his favorite memorable sports call (1:34:53). We also heard from Bills LB A.J. Klein.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed which Bills rookie could be the biggest surprise in 2020. Bills rookies WR Gabriel Davis and CB Dane Jackson discussed their offseason, beginning training camp, and playing against each other in college last season (1:16:00). We also heard from Bills DE Jerry Hughes, WR John Brown, and CB Levi Wallace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed what the cancellation of college football this fall means to us as fans. We also heard from DT Ed Oliver, center Mitch Morse and guard Brian Winters. USA Today Sports’ Doug Farrar discussed how COVID-19 will change college football forever and the impact not playing in the fall could have for the NFL (1:35:32).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We began the show recapping who and who did not opt-out following Thursday’s deadline. We heard from Bills TE Dawson Knox as he readies for year two in the NFL. We got into our Friday mailbag and we were joined by ESPN NFL Nation Reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques as we kicked around some of the biggest Bills topics as we approach a unique 2020 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We took a look at the player opt-out scenarios as the Thursday’s deadline approaches. We heard for the first time from Bills WR Stefon Diggs and teammates Devin Singletary & Josh Norman. Yahoo! Sports’ Frank Schwab joined us to give his latest Power Rankings, his 2020 season preview for the Bills, and the latest from around the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talked about what we think the Bills mindset should be entering the 2020 season. Executive Director of the Moorad Center at Villanova Andrew Brandt discussed the player opt-outs, how teams may react to an increase in COVID cases, and how the changes to the 2021-2022 cap will affect teams (1:30:25).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed if the COVID-19 outbreaks in MLB should prompt the NFL to enhance their protocols and policies. We also heard from Bills LB Tremaine Edmunds during his media availability (7:50). Former Bills guard Ruben Brown surprised Bills Insider Chris Brown on the show to congratulate him on his new gig as host of OBL (30:29). ESPN Football Analyst Dan Orlovsky talked about his idea of the NFL creating multiple bubbles per region and his thoughts on the 2018 QB Draft class heading into their third seasons (49:15).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Bills guard Ruben Brown joined One Bills Live on August 4, 2020 where he congratulated Bills Insider Chris Brown on his new gig as host of OBL. He also discussed what he’s up to during the quarantine and his thoughts on a unique 2020 NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed the biggest way the on-field product will be different at the start of this season. We heard from Bills safety Jordan Poyer during his media availability (12:10). Boston Globe’s Ben Volin talked about the player opt-outs, camps opening up around the league, if he thinks Cam Newton could be the Patriots starting QB, and other news out of New England (47:45). Business of College Sports Reporter for the Sports Business Journal Michael Smith discussed what college sports may look like amid COVID-19 concerns and if he thinks they will play this season (1:31:50).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed how the NFL may be impacted by what is happening in the MLB with COVID-19 concerns. Former Bills LB Darryl Talley discussed being featured on the final episode of “Captains Circle,” player opt-outs from the player perspective, the process on learning how to handle success as a team, and how he’s doing in the pandemic (54:34). Another edition of ‘Tasker’s Teammate’ where Bills Insider Chris Brown quizzes Steve Tasker to see if he can guess his former teammate (1:32:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another edition of ‘Tasker’s Teammate’ on July 31, 2020 where Bills Insider Chris Brown gives Steve Tasker clues about a former teammate he’s played with. Can he guess who it is? His former player will join the show after Steve guesses (or doesn’t guess) who it is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Bills LB Darryl Talley joined One Bills Live on July 31, 2020 where he discussed being featured on the 3rd and final episode of “Captains Circle”, presented by Labatt Blue Light, which will air on Sunday, August 2, 2020 on Bills and Sabres YouTube and Facebook pages. He also talked about the player opt-outs from the perspective of a player, the process of learning how to handle success, and how he’s doing during the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed which position groups will have the most important battles during training camp. Current Eagles and former Bills WR Marquise Goodwin discussed his decision to opt out of the 2020 NFL season (51:53). NFL Network’s Kim Jones discussed the player opt-outs, how the preseason is going so far, shared why she thinks the Bills have had the best offseason of any NFL team, and talked about the fallout from the Jamal Adams trade for the Jet (1:33:36).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Current Eagles and former Bills WR Marquise Goodwin joined One Bills Live on July 30, 2020 where he discussed his decision to opt out of the 2020 NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed our expectations for the Bills heading into training camp with all the uncertainty surrounding this season. Bills reporter Maddy Glab gave her input on today’s topic and also discussed her latest ‘Camp Countdown’ on if the Bills defense can be a top 5 unit for a third straight season (48:20). WROC-TV Sports Director Thad Brown talked about DT Star Lotulelei opting out, how the Bills defense will fill that hole, and what he thinks the final roster may look like (1:32:32).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed how we would feel as fans if a prominent Bills player opted out for the 2020 season. Radio.com NFL Insider Ross Tucker talked about the players deciding to opt-out, the Bills being favored to win the AFC East, what it means to make the NFL’s Top 100 players list (50:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed how a tilt in the playing field in the NFL would sit with us, knowing competitive balance will be impossible this season due to COVID-19. We also talked about Josh Allen getting ranked at No. 87 on the NFL’s Top 100 Players list. Editor-in-Chief of Football Outsiders Aaron Schatz went in-depth on the Jamal Adams trade, discussed the Bills defense being projected to be the best in the league, and what he thinks Stefon Diggs could bring to the Bills this season (52:06).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed if the unexpected happens during the season, which Bills players do we think could play on the other side of the ball and what their position would be. Bills Hall of Famer QB Jim Kelly discussed being featured on Episode 2 of ‘Captains Circle,’ the NFL continuing to play amid COVID-19 concerns and shared his thoughts on the 2020 Bills (46:53). New York Daily News Jets reporter Manish Mehta talked about the latest with the Woody Johnson reports, his recent article about Jamal Adams, and his expectations for the Jets this season (1:31:05).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bills Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly joined One Bills Live on July 24, 2020. He will be featured on Episode 2 of ‘Captains Circle, presented by Labatt Blue Light’ that will air on Sunday, July 26th and 7pm on Bills and Sabres YouTube and Facebook. He discussed the upcoming episode, the NFL continuing to play amid COVID-19 concerns, and shared his thoughts on the 2020 Bills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed contract extensions for coaches and when we think Sean McDermott should have his contract extended. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero shared his thoughts on the recent issues that have arisen out of Washington, the allegations against Woody Johnson and discussed changes the NFL and teams are making to create a more diverse and inclusive environment within the franchises. Pelissero also talked about the latest with NFLPA/NFL negotiations, return to play initiatives and Antonio Brown looking to return to the league (50:48). Bills Insider Chris Brown continued the ‘Camp Countdown 2020’ with who are the training camp sleepers (1:34:18).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talked about which Bills rookies we are going to miss watching with no preseason this year. We also continued our ‘Camp Countdown 2020’ discussion with 3 reasons why the Bills should be able to make up for lost time in the spring. NBC Sports’ Peter King shared his thoughts on everything going on in Washington, what he learned from visiting the Vikings facility in preparations for COVID-19, and the economic impact of this year (49:58).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed where we would rank Josh Allen and Sean McDermott among QB/Coach duos in the NFL. Bills Insider Chris Brown ranked QB/Coach duos in the league (46:30). NFL Network analyst expert Cynthia Frelund discussed why she believed RB Devin Singletary will be the most improved player for the Bills this season, where she thinks Josh Allen needs to improve his game in terms of analytics, and shared her thoughts on the fantasy outlook for players around the league (1:29:40).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed the owners meetings and the #WeWantToPlay campaign from the players on getting to training camp with clarity on COVID-19 protocols. NFL Network’s Adam Rank talked about why he believes the Bills are poised to take the next step and win the AFC East, how he thinks Buffalo will attack their tough schedule for 2020, and what Josh Allen needs to do to be successful in his third season (51:05).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bills Insider Chris Brown asked Steve Tasker questions to see if he could guess this week’s edition of Tasker’s Teammate (25:48). ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler discussed what the league could do as a response to the sexual harassment allegations coming out of Washington, went-in depth on Bills players placed in his top 10 rankings for each position in the NFL, and talked about the opt-out options for players this season amid COVID-19 concerns (50:02). Pro Football Focus’ Steve Palazzolo talked about his article ‘2020 NFL Team Preview Series: Buffalo Bills’ (1:29:23).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another edition of ‘Tasker’s Teammate’ on July 17, 2020 where Bills Insider Chris Brown gives Steve Tasker clues about a former teammate he played with. Can he guess this week’s player? His former teammate will then join the show after Steve guesses (or doesn’t guess) who it is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed what the fans would prefer as an outcome for the stadium and naming rights after New Era announced they will be released from their naming rights and sponsorship deal with the Bills. The Athletic’s Daniel Kaplan talked about the challenges on naming rights to stadiums, the likelihood of the league beginning camps and protocols the NFL and NFLPA are discussed for the beginning of the season (45:59). Former Bills LB Lorenzo Alexander discussed NFL protocols with beginning training camps, the name changes of the Washington football team, and shared his thoughts on the racial injustices society is facing and the reaction from the NFL (1:30:55).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed which Bills defensive lineman will have the biggest impact in 2020. We also talked about Bills Insider Chris Brown’s article ‘Camp Countdown 2020 | 3 reasons why Buffalo’s defensive line should excel in 2020.’ NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks talked about the Bills offseason additions to their offense and defensive line, how the Jets and Dolphins match-up to the Patriots and Bills, and went in-depth on some of the recent big contracts around the league (46:20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed which Bills player will make their first Pro Bowl in 2020. ESPN’s Field Yates discussed some risks with a shortened preseason, the biggest sticking points between the NFL and NFLPA on protocols, the likelihood of players opting out of the 2020 season, and updated the latest on long-term deals for franchise tagged players (46:00). The Athletic’s Ben Standig talked about some of the biggest hurdles in getting players back to the field amid COVID-19 and the latest with Washington after the team announced they will change their name (1:32:45).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed what some of our biggest concerns are about COVID-19’s impact on football. The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti gave updates on the finalization of the NFL’s COVID-19 plans, shared her thoughts on if the league will play games, and discussed remaining issues from the NFLPA (50:26).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN injury analyst Stephania Bell discussed game day protocols and how they will keep players safe, compared what other leagues are doing to get back playing, and shared her thoughts on some players returning from injury this season (20:47). Bills radio color analyst Eric Wood talked about his weight loss journey after he retired, his thoughts on a schedule change for college football, discussed player protocols for the fall, and no fans in the stands (36:43). ESPN SportsCenter host Kevin Connors talked about hosting SportsCenter, the national Bills hype, his love for this team, and shared his hot take for the 2020 Bills (1:33:04).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN SportsCenter host Kevin Connors joined One Bills Live on July 10, 2020 where he discussed hosting SportsCenter and creating content during the pandemic. He also talked about the national Bills hype, his love for this team, and shared his hot take for the 2020 Bills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed which position group would be affected the most if there’s limited or no preseason games. CBS Sports’ John Breech went in-depth on some of the new regulations the NFL plans for 2020, players potentially sitting out for the season, and ranked the top 10 coaching matchups of 2020 (46:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talked about which team is the most intriguing opponent on the Bills 2020 schedule with guest co-host Luke Tasker. WROC-TV’s Thad Brown discussed the new protocols in place for media covering teams, training camp not being held in Rochester this year, and shared his thoughts on the AFC East (47:34). Former Bills and current Montreal Alouettes WR Naaman Roosevelt discussed transitioning to play in the CFL from the NFL, how he is staying active this offseason in preparation for when/if the CFL returns to play, and looked back at playing high school and college football in WNY (1:28:43).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Bills and current Montreal Alouettes WR Naaman Roosevelt joined One Bills Live on July 8, 2020 where he discussed the transition from playing in the CFL from the NFL, how he is staying active this offseason in preparation for when/if the CFL returns to play, and looked back at playing high school and college football in WNY.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotrac’s Mike Ginnitti went in-depth on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ 10-year, $503M extension and discussed other big contracts around the league (25:40). NBC Sports’ Tom Curran talked about the Patriots signing QB Cam Newton and the latest out of New England (47:24). ESPN’s Emily Kaplan discussed the latest in the NHL’s return-to-play plans, her thoughts on Kevyn Adams taking over as the Sabres GM, and talked about her article “How NFL offensive linemen escape the 5,000-calorie lunch and transformation in retirement” (1:28:11).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed what it means if no fans are allowed in the stands come fall. Pro Football Focus’ Ben Linsey talked about why PFF ranked the Bills’ roster 7th overall with the 5th best WR group in the NFL and shared his thoughts on under-the-radar RBs in the league (46:56).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL.com’s Jim Trotter discussed teams moving ahead with training camps, what the NFL could look like this season, and activism within the league and how that has changed over the past few years (46:27). Yahoo Sports’ Matt Harmon talked about how hard it will be for the Bills to mess up the 2020 season (1:10:29). Another edition of ‘Tasker’s Teammate’ where Bills Insider Chris Brown gives Steve Tasker clues about a former teammate he played with (1:31:28).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another edition of Tasker’s Teammate on June 26, 2020 where Bills Insider Chris Brown gives Steve Tasker clues about a former teammate he played with. Can he get the answer correct? His former teammate will then join the show after Steve guesses (or doesn’t guess) who it is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed some of the biggest concerns with a shortened NFL preseason. Sports Illustrated’s Business of Sports Analyst Andrew Brandt went in-depth on his latest article “Playing Football in 2020 Would Mean Prioritizing Financial Interests Over Health and Safety.” He also discussed if we could see waivers or opt-outs from players, roster exemptions, and the change in attitude the league has regarding protesting for social injustices (45:38).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed if the NFL should set fan capacity limits to maintain competitive equity following reports that the league may allow each team to dictate their own attendance policy. NFL.com’s Judy Battista talked about the likelihood the league will delay the start of season, what the preseason could look like, and the NFL’s plan on testing for COVID-19 (46:19). The Athletic’s Michael Lombardi discussed how teams need to budget now for a possible salary cap decrease in 2021, how the loss in revenue effects the team and players, and shared his most obvious and non-obvious questions about the Bills heading into 2020 (1:29:25).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed which outside factor could have the biggest impact on a successful Bills season and why. NFL analytics expert Cynthia Frelund talked about her top 7 rookie RBs for 2020, her impression of how the Bills defense works as a whole, and having safety Jordan Poyer listed in her most underappreciated players list (47:35). NFL.com’s Chase Goodbread discussed what college football could look like in the fall if schools are open, potential protocols for visiting scouts, and college prospects getting creative in their workouts (1:30:10).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed which Bills players 25 years or younger will have the brightest future and why. Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll recapped how the virtual offseason went, discussed the importance of continuity in the offense, evaluating talent during a limited offseason and training camp, and adding players to help in the redzone (14:50).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll joined One Bills Live on June 22, 2020 where he recapped how the virtual offseason went. He also discussed the importance of continuity in the offense, evaluating talent during a limited offseason and training camp, and adding players to help in the redzone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As America and the NFL recognize Juneteenth, we took an opportunity to observe, learn, and educate. Bills President and Owner Kim Pegula shared her thoughts on the importance of the holiday, what she expects from this season’s anthem protests, and her role in improving racial relations (8:11). Maddy Glab sat down with Bills Nickel Coach Jim Salgado and Medaille World History Professor Nathan Hare to get a background on Juneteenth and what we can do as a nation to improve equality (42:44). Producer/Director Anthony Smith gave us an inside look at the upcoming NFL 360 documentary, “Fritz Pollard: A Forgotten Man” (1:29:37). Finally, Bills Special Teams Coordinator Heath Farwell discussed the communication between players and coaches from these past few weeks, how he looks to improve his unit in 2020, and the offseason additions to his group (1:47:56).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed some of the biggest questions that must be answered in training camp. CBS Sports’ Joel Corry discussed why many rookies haven’t signed their rookie deals yet, how COVID-19 has affected the signing of players who are up for new contracts this season and speculated on various big name deals that are to come before training camps start around the league (45:50). The Boston Globe’s Ben Volin talked about the league wide acceptance of a national protest during the National Anthem and how likely an NFL season will happen and what it will look like amid COVID-19 concerns (1:30:56).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.