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There's plenty to be excited about with Bills training camp about to begin but Mark Gaughan and Ryan O'Halloran point out there are several items the team must address as they prepare for the 2023 season.  The Buffalo News reporters also discuss the significance of Ron Raccuia leaving the position of team president and Terry Pegula taking over. Mark and Ryan also let fans know what to look for if...

Plenty has been said about Stefon Diggs not being on the field for the first day of Buffalo Bills mandatory minicamp. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss how the team will move forward following the negative attention.  Mark and Katherine also discuss the storylines on both sides of the ball now that spring practices are over and training camp is just over a month away.  See omnystudio.c...

The Bills are back on the field as organized team activities begin this offseason. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss how the team looks on both sides of the ball and what a more focused Josh Allen means for the Bills moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buffalo Bills 2023 schedule features six primetime games and appearances on Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football and even a Saturday night game. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald go through the schedule, discuss how the NFL views the Bills as a TV draw and if the Bills caught any breaks from the schedule makers on a special 2023 NFL schedule release episode...

Nearly a week removed from the NFL draft, Mark Gaughan says, "The draft does not lie. ... People don't fake it on the draft. They pick what they think they need. ... The first pick was a weapon for Josh Allen for the middle of the field. That says all, right there." Listen to Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss the draft, how Dalton Kincaid and O'Cyrus Torrence fit, and the Bills' signing of...

Round one of the 2023 NFL Draft is complete and the Bills moved up in order to draft Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid at No. 25 overall. Shortly after the pick was made, Mark Gaughan recorded a special edition of the PlayAction podcast to look at how Kincaid can be an offensive weapon for Josh Allen and the Bills. Mark also discussed the concerns connected to the "outside the box" pick.  See omnystud...

The PlayAction podcast is back and even though it is the offseason, Mark Gaughan and Katherine FItzgerald have plenty to discuss.  The NFL draft is one week away and the Buffalo Bills' general manager could go in a variety of directions with the team's first two picks, including slot receiver, middle linebacker and tight end. Also, the latest developments on Damar Hamlin's potential return. See om...

An AFC Divisional Round loss that exposed a number of flaws concluded an emotionally draining season for the Buffalo Bills. It sets up an offseason that will likely include a significant amount of changes for the team. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan examine the Bills' loss to the Bengals and break down some of the major decisions facing Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott. See omnystudio.com/l...

Survive and advance. That's what the playoffs are about, and that's exactly what Buffalo and Cincinnati were able to do in the AFC Wild Card round last week. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss the lessons learned from those close wins, plus how much of the game plan the Bills and Bengals can carry over from their canceled Week 17 showdown. With a berth in the AFC Championship game on th...

With emotions still high following the injury to Damar Hamlin, the Bills put together an impressive performance in a season-ending victory over the Patriots. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss how the team supported each other during a difficult time. In addition, they look at two reasons the Bills should be confident as they begin the playoffs and two reasons they should be concerned....

Western New York and the entire sports world is still stunned by Monday night's scene, as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Buffalo News reporters Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald share insight into what Hamlin is like in the locker room and off the field. In addition, Katherine offers her first-hand account of what it was...

Elite QBs. Disciplined defenses. Championship expectations. The Bills and Bengals are mirror images of each other. Just how big is Monday night's matchup in Cincinnati? Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss the playoff implications and how much a win would mean for banged-up Buffalo when it comes to postseason matchups. Can Josh Allen remain patient enough to outduel Joe Burrow? And which...

One of these weeks, the weather won't play a prominent role in a game ... but Week 16 against the Chicago Bears is not that week. What did the Buffalo Bills and its run defense learn against Miami, and what should it expect against a Justin Fields-led offense that's last in the league in passing attempts? Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan preview the Christmas Eve contest in Chicago and also h...

The Bills aren’t always going to win by double digits. The News’ Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss how the Bills offense can improve as they prepare for a big matchup against the Dolphins and how bringing back Cole Beasley is like giving Josh Allen another easy button. Katherine and Mark also look at the Bills secondary, which continues to be a work in progress. Plus, will the wintry w...

The New York Jets grounded Buffalo's offense back in Week 9. What lessons have the Bills learned in the four games since? Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss which underappreciated players have made the biggest difference in Buffalo's rise back to the top seed in the AFC. What should fans make of the backfield split between Devin Singletary and James Cook? And will Josh Allen be able to...

With Von Miller now out of the lineup, the Buffalo Bills begin a stretch of three critical division games without their defensive star. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss what Miller’s absence means for the rest of the Bills' defensive linemen. Plus, Katherine and Mark take a closer look at the Patriots, Jets and Dolphins and single out the team that will challenge the Bills for the AFC...

It can't all be Josh Allen! The Buffalo Bills' run game improved against Cleveland and will be called on even more down the stretch. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss the evolving rushing attack, as well as what a banged-up defense means going forward. What should we expect when the Bills return to Detroit to take on the Lions on Thanksgiving? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

The Buffalo Bills' offense is not broken, but a losing streak and Josh Allen's red zone interceptions have many fans concerned. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss what’s wrong with Allen and the offense and how things can be fixed. How will the Bills' defensive injuries and run defense fare against a potent Cleveland Browns rushing attack? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

The Buffalo Bills face the possibility of playing without star quarterback Josh Allen for the first time since his rookie season. The News’ Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan analyze what the Bills would look like with backup Case Keenum, whom the team invested in this offseason for a situation like this. Katherine and Mark also discuss whose stock is up and whose is down after the loss to the...

Star cornerback Tre White is back on the active roster after a long ACL injury rehab. What does that mean for the rest of Buffalo’s young cornerbacks? The News’ Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss how Dane Jackson, Kaiir Elam and Christian Benford will figure into the job share moving forward. Katherine and Mark also take stock of the Bills’ roster and what to make of the Jets’ talented...

The numbers Buffalo's top wideout is putting up are mind-boggling, but somehow Stefon Diggs is going a bit unnoticed. The News' Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss what makes Diggs special, plus they take a look at the rest of the AFC East and get into one of the main reasons Green Bay's offense is struggling so much this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buffalo enters its bye week at 5-1, atop the AFC following the impressive victory in Kansas City. The News' Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss what they will be watching for in the coming weeks, plus what the noteworthy matchups are on the remainder of Buffalo's schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's still early in the season, but there are implications for the postseason this Sunday in Kansas City. The News' Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan also break down the impressive second Josh Allen-to-Gabe Davis touchdown from last Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Buffalo prepares to face Pittsburgh and a rookie quarterback, the News' Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan discuss how Josh Allen is on pace for an unbelievable season. They also examine how the secondary is succeeding despite being depleted and how Sunday's matchup is anything but good for Pittsburgh and Kenny Pickett.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before this week's critical early season matchup with Baltimore, a look at how Buffalo's offensive coordinator has made it even more about Josh Allen. The News' Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan also examine Lamar Jackson's improved pocket passing and his ability to manipulate safeties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.