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The complexion of the opening round series between the Bruins and Sabres has changed after Boston's strong response with a 4-2 win in game two. No miracle comeback for Buffalo as was the case in game one. The Bruins have gained the edge with their physical, slow it down style that has negated the Sabres advantage in speed. Add to that, Buffalo now faces serious questions in goal. Matt Fairburn is...

Bills GM/President of Football Operations Brandon Beane made a point on Monday that so many of us have concluded about this year's draft. Without giving the actual number, he said that they are on the "low end" of where they typically are in terms of first round grades. That further supports the argument to try and trade down from the 26th pick. We think Beane will certainly try to do th...

The Sabres are set to open round one of the playoffs Sunday at home with game one against the Boston Bruins. They're favored to win this series and with good reason according to Adam Benigni, Sal Maiorana, and veteran reporter Mike Harrington who works the Sabres beat for the Buffalo News. Mike joined Adam and Sal for a series preview. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Watch Adam on Sports Ta...

The Bills have a number of positions of need with the draft fast approaching with Buffalo set to pick 26th, and currently without a second rounder after trading for receiver DJ Moore. Luke Easterling of Athlon Sports has mocked a safety to the Bills in the first round. He joined Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana with takes on why and on the other possibilities and players Brandon Beane and staff might...

It's finally happened. The Sabres have ended a 14 year playoff drought and are charging toward the post season looking every part of being an elite team. What is this group capable of in the postseason? Paul Hamilton covers the team for WGR Sportsradio in Buffalo and serves as the Sabres/NHL Insider for WGRZ-TV. He joined Adam and Sal for some great analysis. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni...

poken like a man who made his living in the trenches. Former Bills offensive lineman Jerry Ostroski says that's exactly where the Bills should focus at the top of the upcoming NFL draft. Jerry joined Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana for takes on all the positions of need and players Buffalo might be focused on during a 30-minute in-depth discussion previewing the draft. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @ada...

The Bills have started with the voluntary offseason workout program. There's a whole lot that's different and at the top of that list is head coach Joe Brady in the wake of Sean McDermott's firing. Former Bills offensive lineman Jerry Ostroski joins Adam and Sal for his thoughts on this offseason of change, and Brady's impact moving forward. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twi...

The Bills are currently set to pick 26th in the first round. Having traded for receiver DJ Moore, many feel they'll go defense at the top of the draft later this month. Draft expert Chris Trapasso (draftgradebook.com) joined Adam and Sal for some thoughts on what position and who they might select. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills covera...

Bucky Brooks is joined by guest Joe DeLeone to discuss wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, opening with the broader question of whether teams should keep paying $40M+ for receivers when the college pipeline keeps producing value picks like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua. They work through the top tier guys like Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson, and Carnell Tate — agreeing the class lacks a...

The Bills brought back more depth at safety on Friday with the return of Damar Hamlin on a one-year deal, and during the course of the week, added competition and depth on the offensive line and at receiver. Sal Maiorana joins Adam Benigni with all of that along with takes on the new stadium which is now 93 percent complete. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaior...

The Bills are once again among Super Bowl favorites this year, with expectations extremely high even more it seems with a change at head coach. How realistic is that with a first year, first time head coach in Joe Brady, and a roster in transition as well. Hall of Famer Vic Carucci joined Adam Benigni for takes on that and more. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Vic on Twitter/X: @vicc...

The Bills and other NFL teams are in that period between free agency and the upcoming draft. With that in mind, Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana take an in-depth look at the where things stand with the roster and also touch on the Sabres surge toward ending the playoff drought where they've become a team that seems capable of doing damage. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/...

Bills GM Brandon Beane of course has an addition to his job title - President of Football Operations - and with it comes a ton of pressure after the firing of Sean McDermott, the hiring of Joe Brady, and the expectations placed on this franchise. Beane recently sat down with Sal Maiorana for an interview appearing in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Adam Benigni joins Sal to go through many o...

The Bills addressed a glaring defensive need at the safety position with the signing of veteran C.J. Gardner-Johnson on a one-year deal. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana have the latest of that other moves the Bills have made. Follow Adam on Twitter-X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter-X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Pass rush has been an ongoing area of need despite the efforts of Bills GM Brandon Beane over the years. The Bills addressed that need by signing Dolphins edge rusher Bradley Chubb as free agency officially opened. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana have more on what he brings to the defense. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the R...

Receiver has been a glaring need and a hot topic for the Buffalo Bills throughout the 2025 season and into the Joe Brady era. They have reportedly taken a major step in acquiring one sending a second round pick to the Chicago Bears in exchange for DJ Moore and a fifth rounder. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana weigh the benefits and costs of the deal. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal...

On today’s episode, Sal Maiorana is joined by Luke Easterling, the draft analyst for Athlon Sports. It’s scouting combine week in Indianapolis and the draft season is officially in full bloom so Sal and Luke drilled down on several areas of need for the Bills including nose tackle, edge rusher, inside linebacker and of course, wide receiver. Lots of great insight from Luke who knows the prospects...

Sal Maiorana is joined by Dalton Wasserman from Pro Football Focus for a discussion surrounding the start of the NFL scouting combine next week and which positional areas the Bills should be looking at. Dalton shared some scouting thoughts on a number of players at wide receiver, inside linebacker, edge rusher, nose tackle and safety, and he also provided some insight on how the analysts at PFF gr...

Sal Maiorana is joined by Jay Skurski in order to talk all about the coaching decisions the Bills have made this offseason to surround the team and how they feel about the new Joe Brady regime. With all these new coaches coming in and a bunch leaving, we should expect to see a brand new Bills next year, so listen in to hear what we think that might possibly look like. They also get into a bit of p...

Questions loomed large as Joe Brady took over as Bills coach after the firing of Sean McDermott. He has provided some initial answers, at least philosophically, as he's assembled his coaching staff. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana share their initial impressions. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chron...

The Bills have now formally introduced Joe Brady as the new head coach. Among his first moves, according to reports, is to hire offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, who most recently has served as a senior offensive assistant to Sean Payton in Denver. Brady and Carmichael spent time together under Payton in New Orleans. Brady will continue to call plays, but Carmichael represents a critical hire...

After interviewing nine candidates, the Bills decided to promote offensive coordinator Joe Brady to become the team's new head coach. Certainly not a popular decision among the fanbase, short of actual results moving foward, in moving on from Sean McDermott. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana were live with reaction. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal'...

Owner Terry Pegula and newly promoted President of Football Operations/GM Brandon Beane took to the podium on Wednesday in the wake of the firing of head coach Sean McDermott. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana do their best to put many of their remarks in perspective. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Ch...

Bucky Brooks discusses the Bills firing former Head Coach Sean McDermott this week in a shocking move on his podcast Bucky Brooks Show. He discusses whether he thought it was a good idea or not as well as who they make be looking to in order to fill that hole and what kind of coach they need. Listen in NOW! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

Join Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana as they react LIVE to the firing of now Former Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott. They throw some names out there as to who can take up the mantle as the next head coach as well as speculate about why the firing wasn't Brandon Beane's. Listen in to hear what the Bills insiders have to say about this SHOCKING event. Only on Bleav in Bills! Hosted by Simplecast, an A...