Tim Graham

TGAF: Tim Graham And Friends

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Tim Graham is a senior writer for The Athletic. He previously worked for ESPN, the Buffalo News, Palm Beach Post and Las Vegas Sun. He's also an NFL analyst for WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo. He says he'll write a novel someday, but I don't believe him.

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Tim Graham

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Sports

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www.nytimes.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Brandon Beane explains how trades happen; Susan Milligan on D.C. 23.10.2019

"Tim Graham Show" brought to you by Chiampou, Travis, Besaw & Kershner welcomed Bills GM Brandon Beane and U.S. News & World Report senior politics writer Susan Milligan. With the NFL trade deadline six days away, Beane was illuminating on how trades happen and why the Bills are well-suited to field offers. Milligan, a Kenmore East grad, dsicussed the climate in D.C. and how the Washington Nationa...

Jordan Burroughs, Greg Camarillo on dominance, overachieving and avoiding upsets 16.10.2019

Gold-medal Olympic wrestler Jordan Burroughs was in the Sports Radio 1270 The Fan studio to discuss his career, a winner's mentality, sports psychology and what's the least-lethal weapon I could use to give us an even fight. Former receiver Greg Camarillo, whose overtime touchdown saved the 2007 Dolphins from going 0-16, joined the show to talk about the weight of going winless and the danger of o...

Glor! Whitesell! Louis-Jacques! Vogl! Staniszewski! 09.10.2019

We got after it on this week's "Tim Graham Show" brought to you by Chiampou, Travis, Besaw & Kershner. Guests in order: * The Athletic Sabres reporter John Vogl * CBS News host Jeff Glor * ESPN Bills reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques * University at Buffalo men's basketball coach Jim Whitesell * Gambling analyst Joel Staniszewski

Brett Favre on Josh Allen's playing style, Levi Wallace, Sabres talk 02.10.2019

Today's "Tim Graham Show" brought to you by Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner has clips from my interview with Brett Favre about Josh Allen's playing style, Bills cornerback Levi Wallace, Die By The Blade managing editor Chad DeDominicis on the Sabres and Joel Staniszewski on the line from Vegas.

Breaking down X's, O's and expectations of Patriots-Bills 25.09.2019

In a matchup of unbeatens, the Patriots visit New Era Field on Sunday to play the Bills. The "Tim Graham Show" crew broke down the X's, O's and expectations. Tyler Dunne from Bleacher Report hit on several NFL topics, including the Browns' outlook. Joel Staniszewski joined from Las Vegas for the betting analysis.

How impressive would 3-0 Bills be & DE Trent Murphy 20.09.2019

This week's "Tim Graham Show" brought to you by Chiampou, Travis, Besaw & Kershne is sensational because it has no Tim Graham on it. Jonah Bronstein, Matthew Fairburn and producer Bobby Rosati hold down the Sports Radio 1270 The Fan studio with undefeated Bills talk, including a chat with pass rusher Trent Murphy. The always-muffled Jerry Sullivan joins the gang, Joe Yerdon of The Athletic updates...

NFL insight that will change your life forever 11.09.2019

We crammed enough NFL talk into the "Tim Graham Show" to choke a goat. Zig Fracassi from SiriusXM NFL Radio shared his thoughts on Antonio Brown and the hot seat for whomever loses Monday night matchup between the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets. Joe Stansizewski laid down some gambling insights from Las Vegas. Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic refuses to get the hint and keeps coming by the stu...

Rob Gronkowski, Bills TE Lee Smith, ESPN's Kevin Connors 04.09.2019

To date, the most loaded "Tim Graham Show" brought to you by Chiampou, Travis, Besaw & Kershner: future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski called in; Bills tight end Lee Smith talked about the upcoming season and Khalil Mack being the greatest he's played with; ESPN "SportsCenter" anchor Kevin Connors discussed his love for the Bills; our handicapper, Joel Staniszewski, broke down the Bills-Jet...

Chad Kelly one heartbeat away from Colts control 28.08.2019

The "Tim Graham Show," newly sponsored by Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner, welcomed former Bills offensive lineman and Indianapolis radio host Joe Staysniak to discuss Andrew Luck's retirement and Chad Kelly's soaring Colts stock. Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic was in studio for the entire show to talk Bills, and co-host Jonah Bronstein brought the UB football knowledge. Bobby Rosati once again...

CBS News' Jeff Glor talks Bills, plus 53-man projection, Tyree Jackson 21.08.2019

CBS News reporter and host Jeff Glor joined the "Tim Graham Show" to talk about his Buffalo Bills with Matthew Fairburn and me. Fairburn hashed out a 53-man roster projection and discussed Tyree Jackson's future on the QB depth chart. Jonah Bronstein chatted about the Murchie Family Field House grand opening and a Daemen men's colleyball event featuring nationally ranked UCLA and Pepperdine. Bobby...

Carpool Billsaoke from Charlotte 15.08.2019

Jonah Bronstein took over the "Tim Graham Show" microphone and welcomed back old friend Joe Licata to the Sports Radio 1270 The Fan studio. Tim and car full of Bills reporters joined during the first segment while driving from Bills-Panthers joint practices in Spartanburg, S.C., to Charlotte, N.C., for Friday night's preseason game.

Hasek's anniversary and what if LeSean McCoy isn't voted captain again? 07.08.2019

Wednesday is the anniversary of the Buffalo Sabres' trade for Dominik Hasek, a perfect moment for Kris Baker to reminisce about on the "Tim Graham Show." Jonah Bronstein and producer Bobby Rosati joined in a conversation about this year's Buffalo Bills captains, wondering if Josh Allen and Frank Gore supplant LeSean McCoy, whose buttons were popping over his election last year. Other topics includ...

Mitch Morse's concussion; Darryl Talley on Bills camp 31.07.2019

Buffalo Bills center Mitch Morse has suffered his fourth concussion in 44 months. Beat reporter Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic stopped by the studio to discuss ramifications and other camp updates. Wall of Fame linebacker Darryl Talley joined the show with his observations from camp and expectations for young defenders Tremaine Edmunds and Ed Oliver. Also in studio were Sabres analyst Kris Baker...

O.J. Simpson explains Twitter arrival; Scott Ferrall on Howard Stern, father's death last night 03.07.2019

O.J. Simpson called the "Tim Graham Show" to discuss his decision to join Twitter, his experience with trolls and fantasy football's role. Simpson also sparked a journalism conversation that sent today's episode into overtime. ... Scott Ferrall from CBS Sports Radio astonishingly made a scheduled visit despite his father dying during last night's "Ferrall on the Bench." Scotty's shared hilarious r...

University at Buffalo to the AAC? WKRP lyrics? Joe Yerdon? 26.06.2019

Connecticut is returning to the Big East, leaving a vacancy in the American Athletic Conference. Should the University at Buffalo explore exiting the Mid-American Conference for a two-bid league? We spoke about that on today's "Tim Graham Show," plus Major League Baseball's movement to more netting for fan safety and Sabres reporter Joe Yerdon on the NHL Draft, Sabres development camp and free age...

Mike Rodak farewell show 19.06.2019

So our Mike Rodak is all grown up and ready to leave for his new life in Alabama. For his final "Tim Graham Show" appearance, we heard from former Bills center Eric Wood, old pal Jerry Sullivan, The Athletic beat reporter Matthew Fairburn and Rodak's ESPN.com replacement, Marcel Louis-Jacques. ... ESPN NBA reporter Tim Bontemps also joined us to discuss what's happening with the Celtics, the westw...

Barroom debates with Brandon Beane 12.06.2019

Bills GM Brandon Beane visited the "Tim Graham Show" for an entertaining segment in which no Bills questions were asked. What's better, a porch beer or a bar beer? When's the last time he asked for an autograph? Who did see at Starrcade '86? Would he rather make the playoffs 25 straight years or win a Super Bowl and then not go back 24 years in a row?

Rodak leaves town and fake Bills news 05.06.2019

"Tim Graham Show" co-host and ESPN.com Bills reporter Mike Rodak announced today he will be leaving WNY. He called in to discuss his six years covering the Bills. Matthew Fairburn and Kris Baker from The Athletic were in studio to talk about the latest Buffalo sports news, including a couple highly suspect journalistic decisions. Jonah Bronstein broke down Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Producer extrao...

Can NBA actually overtake NHL in Toronto? Oh, yes ... 29.05.2019

Turner Sports senior veep Scooter Vertino joined the "Tim Graham Show" to chat about his Bills and the Warriors-Raptors championship matchup. ... TSN reporter Dave Naylor discussed the Raptors vibe around Toronto and whether the NBA can catch the NHL there. Naylor also provided updates to the CFL labor agreement that creates a clearer path for Americans to make a roster. ... ESPN.com reporter Mike...

Jack Armstrong on Raptors vibe: "This is our shot" 22.05.2019

Toronto Raptors color analyst Jack Armstrong was on the phone from Milwaukee to talk about the Eastern Conference Finals and the battle to determine who gets to play the Golden State Warriors. Jonah Bronstein handicapped the NBA postseason. Buffalo Bills reporter Matthew Fairburn of the The Athletic was in studio the whole damn time and broke down the team's injury situation.

Lindy Ruff wanted Sabres job; Thomas Vanek talks Ralph Krueger 15.05.2019

Lindy Ruff interviewed for the Sabres' coaching vacancy, but wasn't considered the right fit. Ruff shared his thoughts on the Ralph Krueger hire, as did former Sabres winger Thomas Vanek, who has played for both coaches. Associated Press reporter John Wawrow was in studio to discuss the Sabres' decision. Jonah Bronstein went deep into John Beilein's decision to leave Michigan for the Cleveland Cav...

Brandon Beane on Bills RBs and bogus reports 08.05.2019

Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane called today's "Tim Graham Show" and shared his thoughts on the backfield situation, how the receiving corps looks, what went into the decision to sign University at Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson and bogus Bills reports. ... Associated Press reporter John Wawrow joined to discuss Pegula Sports and Entertainment's decision to sever ties with the Buffalo Beauts.

Bills draft and dead drummers 24.04.2019

Bills reporter Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic was in studio to hash out the NFL draft. ESPN.com's Mike Rodak phoned in from a Thruway rest area. Jonah Bronstein broke down the NBA postseason. Bobby Rosati was quizzed on dead drummers.

Eric Wood sizes up Bills new O-line 17.04.2019

Eric Wood joined the "Tim Graham Show" to size up the Buffalo Bills' new offensive line, particularly center Mitch Morse and guard Spencer Long, and share his thoughts on running backs LeSean McCoy and LeSean McCoy. The former Bills center hosts the podcast "What's Next with Eric Wood," available on iTunes. Joe Yerdon from The Athletic handicapped the Buffalo Sabres' coaching situation. Jonah Bron...

Barry Melrose and Kris Baker speak Sabres 10.04.2019

Barry Melrose is in Buffalo for the Frozen Four, so he joined the "Tim Graham Show" to break down the games and share his thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres' coaching search. Sabres analyst Kris Baker was in studio for the full two hours along with co-host Mike Rodak of ESPN.com and utility man Jonah Bronstein. Show producer Bobby Rosati was extra busy, even fielding a call from Spain to connect us wi...

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