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Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana are two of the most experienced reporters in western New York with more than 70 years of experience covering the Buffalo Bills. In every episode, they will take you onto the field and into the locker room at One Bills Drive to give you all the news you need, plus the critical, no holds barred analysis that fans deserve. There will not be cheerleading here because there's enough of that. Instead, you will get honesty in good times and bad as the Bills continue the pursuit of their first Super Bowl championship.
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Bills idle at NFL trade deadline 04.11.2025 14:39
Despite needs at both receiver and defensive line, the Bills wound up not making a move as the NFL trade deadline came and went on Tuesday at 4:00pm. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana shared thoughts on what ultimately didn't happen. 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 A...
Bills top Chiefs 28-21 in most impressive win of the year 03.11.2025 25:08
Josh Allen was in MVP form going 23 of 26 for 273-yards, throwing for one touchdown and running for two scores completing a team record 88.5% of his passes in leading the Bills to a 28-21 win over archrival Kansas City. He also set an NFL record with his 78th career rushing touchdown - most among quarterbacks. Patrick Mahomes completed just 44% of his passes against the Bills defense which was a c...
Chief Concerns: Bills prepare for matchup with upward trending AFC rivals w/ guest Vic Carucci 30.10.2025 42:40
Here we go again. It's the Bills (5-2) facing the Chiefs (5-3) Sunday at Highmark Stadium. Granted we're just reaching the midway point of the season, but this game should do a great deal to highlight what appear to be very legitimate concerns about Buffalo's status as true Super Bowl contenders. The Chiefs have won five of their last six after an 0-2 start, outscoring opponents 176-84 over that s...
Analysis of Ed Oliver's injury with Dr. David Chao as Bills prepare to face Chiefs 28.10.2025 25:07
It was sobering news for Bills fans on Monday when it dropped that they're going to be without top defensive tackle Ed Oliver indefinitely after he suffered a torn biceps in Sunday's win at Carolina. Oliver says he could be back if the Bills were in fact able to make a Super Bowl run. Dr. David Chao joined Adam and Sal for some informed speculation on just how possible that might be. In the meanti...
Bills get right against Panthers as matchup against Chiefs looms 26.10.2025 22:25
ames Cook rushed for a career high 216 yards and two touchdowns, while Josh Allen accounted for three touchdowns eclipsing Cam Newton with what is now 46 career games for Allen with a passing and rushing touchdown as the Bills beat the Panthers 40-9 in Charlotte. The Bills defense sacked Carolina backup QB Andy Dalton seven times and forced three turnovers. Buffalo improves to 5-2, and now prepare...
Bills look to avoid three game losing streak as they head for Carolina 23.10.2025 24:43
The Bills haven't lost coming out of a bye week under Sean McDermott. They also haven't gone into one with two straight losses. That all gets put to the test Sunday in Charlotte as the Bills (4-2) will face Carolina (4-3). All indications are veteran Andy Dalton will start at quarterback for the Panthers as Bryce Young deals with a high ankle sprain, but quarterback aside, Carolina's offensive str...
Were the Bills overrated? WGRZ's Jon Scott joins Sal and Adam 17.10.2025 37:44
In getting off to a 4-0 start, the Bills in many ways looked every bit the part of Super Bowl favorite, but losses to the Patriots and Falcons highlighted many of the underlying concerns about this team. Buffalo has a lot to figure out on this bye week. With that in mind, current WGRZ Sports Director joined former SD and Sports Talk Live colleague Adam Benigni along with Sal Maiorana of the Roches...
Bills faltering at bye: What can be fixed and how quickly? 15.10.2025 34:58
The Bills (4-2) are into their bye week now 5th in the AFC, and second in the division to the Patriots. It's far from a spot most expected them to be when they were 4-0 and Super Bowl favorites. It's important to keep things in perspective just six games into the season, but the six games, the last two in particular, have revealed a number of issues and questions about this team that have many re-...
Falcon Crest? Bills look four bounce back win in Atlanta w/ former Falcon FB Ovie Mughelli 10.10.2025 20:54
The Bills did a great deal to beat themselves in their first loss of the season to the Patriots. Monday night in Atlanta they look to bounce back. Atlanta is 2-2 on the year, and they've been a team of extremes. After a 30-0 loss to Carolina, they were impressive in a 34-27 win over Washington. They're coming off their bye week as they get ready to face Buffalo. Former Falcons and Ravens fullback...
Reality Check: Bills regroup after loss to Patriots 07.10.2025 22:30
The Bills 23-20 loss to the New England Patriots Sunday night highlighted some key areas that have been of concern, aside from Buffalo beating itself with turnovers (3) and penalties (11). They're also dealing with more challenges related to injuries as they look toward Monday night's game at Atlanta. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana have takes on all of it. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Fol...
Standing Pat? Bills prepare for SNF matchup against New England with guest Christopher Price of the Boston Globe 02.10.2025 28:26
The Bills have more than turned the tide in the AFC East with five straight division titles and marching toward a sixth. It's a far cry from when New England dominated with Tom Brady at the helm. But many have identified New England as the team most likely to eventually challenge Buffalo given the turn the organization has started to make. How far along are they? How might things play out Sunday n...
Are the Bills the best team in football? 30.09.2025 28:04
It's important to point out, we're asking that question just four games into the season. So much can obviously happen moving forward, but the Bills (4-0) are Super Bowl favorites, and certainly from an offensive standpoint, look every bit the part. To Josh Allen's point, they can actually be better. Does the defense concern you? These are questions that Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana debate looking...
Survive and Advance: Bills pull away from pesky Saints 31-19 to remain unbeaten 28.09.2025 23:03
It wasn't pretty at times, but the Buffalo Bills (3-0) were able to pull away from the New Orleans Saints (0-4) in the fourth quarter for a 31-19 win. Reigning MVP Josh Allen put his signature on it with a 27-yard gain on a 3rd and 5, followed by a touchdown strike to tight end Dalton Kincaid when the Saints had cut the Bills lead to two points. With the victory, Buffalo is 4-0 for the first time...
Signs of Strength: Former Bill Bucky Brooks weighs in on Buffalo's 3-0 start 25.09.2025 23:48
The Bills are off to an impressive 3-0 start as they prepare for Sunday's matchup against the 0-3 Saints. Former Bill Bucky Brooks was with Buffalo briefly as they emerged from the Super Bowl area back in the day. He's currently an NFL analyst, host of his own show on the BLEAV Network, and joined Adam and Sal with takes on the strengths and a potential weakness or two as the Bills further establi...
3-0 Bills march toward Sunday match matchup with Saints 24.09.2025 23:08
The Bills (3-0) look to remain unbeaten on the still young NFL season when they host the New Orleans Saints (0-3) Sunday. There are a lot of reasons behind Buffalo's continued success, but it's more than fair to say that turnover margin continues to be near the top of the list. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana break down what's become a historic part of this team's run, and take a look at some key fa...
James Cook Shines: Bills Survive, But 3rd Down Defense Needs Work 19.09.2025 18:33
The Bills certainly weren't perfect in their 31-21 victory over the Dolphins Thursday night, but in the game's biggest moments, they were the team that made the key plays to pull out the victory. Josh Allen had another efficient night, James Cook was a stud on the ground, and while the defense needs to clean up some things, it was there when it mattered most. Sal Maiorana has thoughts on how the B...
TNF: Bills look to continue dominance against Dolphins 17.09.2025 20:30
The Bills look to improve to 3-0 Thursday night against an 0-2 Dolphins team that they have dominated during the Josh Allen-Sean McDermott era. There's plenty of reason to think that will continue, but the Bills are dealing with injuries to two of their best defensive players in Ed Oliver and Matt Milano. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana join with a game preview. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenign...
Something Cooking: James Cook leads Bills to dominant win over Jets 14.09.2025 24:18
James Cook ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns. Josh Allen bounced back from what appears to be a broken nose, and a Bills defense that got shredded in the come from behind win over Baltimore in the opener and down two key players, held the Jets out of the end zone until a late garbage time touchdown in a dominant 30-10 win over the Jets on Sunday. The Bills improve to 2-0 on the young season. Ad...
Well Grounded? Bills set to face Jets w/ guest Antwan Staley 12.09.2025 26:02
The Bills rallied to beat the Ravens in the opener in epic fashion. The Jets let one get away against the Steelers. Now it's time for the divisional rivals to meet Sunday at MetLife Stadium where New York has won two of the last three meetings against Buffalo. Antwan V. Staley covers the Jets for the New York Daily News and joined Adam and Sal for a game preview. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adamben...
After epic opener, Bills begin preps for the Jets 10.09.2025 22:32
The Bills 41-40 comeback win over the Ravens this past Sunday night has already taken it's rightful place in NFL history. The Bills 1:00pm game down in East Rutherford against the Jets this Sunday goes from one extreme to another in many ways, which is a big part of what the Bills are guarding against. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana join as Buffalo got back on the practice field. Follow Adam on Twi...
Bills rally to stun Ravens in epic season opener 08.09.2025 16:35
The final season opener at Highmark Stadium will certainly add to the rich history of that venue. The Bills defense made some crucial stops and forced a key fumble, and Josh Allen led a comeback where Buffalo scored 16 unanswered points in the final four minutes in a 41-40 win. Recently signed Matt Prater kicked a 32-yard field goal to win it as time expired. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana were liv...
Ravens vs. Bills: Super Bowl contenders set to open the season w/ guest Vic Carucci 05.09.2025 40:02
The Bills and Ravens are without question, two of the NFL's elite. What is more than notable though is what hasn't been accomplished. The Bills are still looking for a first Super Bowl title, and the Ravens for the first with quarterback Lamar Jackson at the helm. Buffalo edged Baltimore 27-25 in the divisional playoffs before losing to Kansas City in the AFC Championship, and now the teams are se...
Bills prepare for Ravens in highly anticipated season opener 03.09.2025 20:02
When you have a conversation about Super Bowl contenders in the AFC, the Bills and Ravens are no doubt featured. It's a rematch of last year's divisional playoff that Buffalo won 27-25, in a game that Baltimore very much let get away because of turnovers and self inflicted miscues. It's a match-up of MVPs (present and former) in Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson at quarterback. Adam Benigni and Sal Mai...
Behind the scenes of Hard Knocks with the Buffalo Bills with producers with Patrick Harris and Kaley Campen 30.08.2025 24:16
Sal Maiorana is joined by NFL Films producers Pat Harris and Kaley Campen, who worked on the Hard Knocks series focused on the Buffalo Bills. They discuss their experiences filming the team during training camp, sharing what made the Bills' culture and camaraderie special compared to other teams. The conversation covers behind-the-scenes stories, the process for selecting storylines and players to...
Bills set 53 man roster and appear set to bring back Jordan Poyer 27.08.2025 24:09
The Bills trimmed the roster to 53 along with other NFL teams by Tuesday's deadline. Most of it was predictable with one fan favorite making the cut in receiver Tyrell Shavers. Speaking of fan favorites, reports surfaced on Wednesday that the Bills were set to bring back veteran safety Jordan Poyer. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana have takes on those stories and more. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adam...
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