The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

Who is in? Who is out? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn weigh in on the Bills initial 53-man roster. They discuss the decision to cut Jacob Hollister, the trade sending Darryl Johnson to the Panthers and the questions that remain at guard. Plus, could John Brown make his way back to Buffalo? They talk about all of that and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss their observations of Josh Allen and the starters in the Bills final preseason game. Plus, they dive into the 53-man roster projection and talk about what Brandon Beane will do on the defensive line. Finally, they weigh in on the numbers game at WR and CB.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn break down Mitchell Trubisky’s revenge game against the Bears. They discuss what impressed them the most and how he adds an insurance policy for Josh Allen. They also examine what players on offense and defense stood out the most.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn break down the Bills first preseason game against the Lions. They discuss what the playing time told us, which players helped their cases and who might be in trouble of making the 53-man roster.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The deal is done. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn break down Josh Allen’s record-breaking extension with the Bills. They discuss the numbers behind the contract, why it was important to get it done now, the reaction in Buffalo and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Training camp is finally here! Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn break down their early observations from Bills camp. They discuss Josh Allen’s impressive start, what Emmanuel Sanders adds to the offense, the cornerback depth, who has stood out so far and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn get you ready for training camp by examining the state of the Bills offense and defense heading into the 2021 season. Is Josh Allen capable of doing what he did last year? How will the offensive line look? Can the defense get back to its 2019 roots? They discuss all of that and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bills minicamp is in the books and Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn are here to break it all down. They discuss their early impressions of the 2021 squad as well as potential positional battles. They also talk about what they saw from Josh Allen and the rookies before picking their camp standouts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss their initial observations from Bills’ OTAs. They talk about who was absent, who has made an early impression and guys that could become role players in 2021. Plus, they dive into Sean McDermott’s comments on the COVID-19 vaccine and the league rules that could impact the team this fall.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s expansion into the U.K., how the team got through the shutdown of sports and challenges that lay ahead. Writers, Marcus Thompson, Anthony Slater, Zach Harper and David Aldridge give their though...

Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, M...

Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture. For the complete lineup of episo...

The Bills 2021 schedule has officially been released and Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn are here to break it all down. They put on their travel agent hats and discuss the top road destinations to visit. Then they go game-by-game and give their early predictions for each matchup.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2021 NFL Draft has officially come to an end. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss their initial impressions of the Bills 2021 draft class. They examine why these picks could have more of a long-term impact, the questions on the roster that still need to be answered and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bills stayed put at No. 30 to select Miami DE Gregory Rousseau. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss their thoughts on the pick, what Brandon Beane had to say and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final pre-draft podcast, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the rumors about the Bills interest in Clemson running back Travis Etienne. Could he fall to No. 30? Would they be willing to trade up for a RB? They break it all down. Plus, they weigh in on the position they believe Buffalo should target in the first round.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss their takeaways from Brandon Beane’s pre-draft press conference. Could the Bills really take a running back at No. 30? Will they draft for short or long-term needs? What is the likelihood they trade up? They examine all of that and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the NFL Draft just two weeks away, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn dive into the names on defense the Bills could target in the first few rounds. Is Greg Newsome II a better fit than Caleb Farley? Could Jaelan Phillips fall to No. 30? They discuss the top corners and pass rushers and key players to watch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are excited to announce The Athletic's new podcast series - Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks . Hosted by hip-hop legend Chuck D, the series dives deep on the past 20 years of the Knicks. Shattered reveals never-heard-before stories about the Knicks, team owner James Dolan and the NBA, with interviews from dozens of voices including franchise legend Patrick Ewing. This is the...

What will the Bills do with the No. 30 pick in the NFL Draft? Will they target a cornerback or edge rusher? Could they trade up to sign the best player available? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn examine the team’s top needs and how Brandon Beane will approach the draft. Plus, they discuss key names to watch, options on the offensive line and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn break down the Bills’ deals with Mitchell Trubisky and Emmanuel Sanders. The discuss the upgrade at backup quarterback and what the former first-round pick brings to Buffalo. Plus, they talk about how Sanders’ fits into Josh Allen’s offense, where the team stands with the salary cap and other moves across the league.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Matt Milano is staying in Buffalo. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn break down the Bills four-year deal with the linebacker. They discuss Milano’s value to the defense as well as what this means for Tremaine Edmunds. Plus, how does the signing impact Buffalo’s spending the rest of the offseason? They assess the salary cap and state of the roster.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

What would it take for the Bills to land J. J. Watt? Is it a smart move for Buffalo? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn weigh in on the hottest name on the market. They also discuss their first mock draft, the priorities on the offensive line and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bills are coming off a historic season and are looking to make the next big leap toward a Super Bowl. What moves can they make that will get them even closer? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia and Matt Fairburn discuss on the latest Buffalo Beat podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the biggest questions and decisions facing Brandon Beane and the Bills this offseason. Will Mitch Morse be back and what will the offensive line look like in 2021? What can be done to help Josh Allen beat a defense like the Chiefs? They dive into the offense and areas of improvement. They also talk about Matt Milano’s future and who on defense could be a...