The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

While the Bills defense has fewer question marks than the offense, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn examine what we still want to know heading into training camp. They discuss the pass rush and defensive line as well as the impact of Ed Oliver. Plus, they break down the questions in the backfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With one month until the scheduled start of training camp, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss key questions they have for the offense heading into the season. Will familiarity and continuity help make up for lost spring practices? Are the Bills limiting expectations for Josh Allen because of the pandemic? They give their thoughts, plus, how improved will the offensive line be in 2020? Host...

While the Pegulas make major cuts to the Sabres, what does this mean for the Bills? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the financial situation and the owners’ comments regarding the football franchise. Plus, will the economic realities affect contract extensions for Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane? They weigh in on potential long-term deals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

How will lost revenue in 2020 influence the salary cap moving forward? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss how this impacts the Bills’ extension plans for guys like Tre'Davious White, Matt Milano and Dion Dawkins. Plus, what position holds the most priority and the toughest contract decisions in the years ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn take this time to weigh in on the national conversation, Jake Fromm's text messages, Drew Brees, and more. Try The Athletic free for 90 days: theathletic.com/thebuffalobeat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss which rookies could make themselves known in their first season with the Buffalo Bills. Try The Athletic free for 90 days: theathletic.com/thebuffalobeat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After focusing last week on Ed Oliver's importance to the success of the Bills this season, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss his recent arrest and the possible consequences. Also, sports are slowly starting to return, and they give their observations about golf, soccer, the potential weirdness of NFL games without fans, and more. Try The Athletic free for 90 days: theathletic.com/thebuff...

The NFL Draft is over, the new schedule is out, and the Bills could potentially make some noise in the next season. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn take a look at the team's defense and discuss how it plays a factor in if the Bills can become legitimate contenders. Also, can Joe successfully talk Matthew into watching Bundesliga this weekend? Try The Athletic free for 90 days: TheAthletic.com/T...

Four games in prime time. Four trips out west. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn give their initial thoughts on Buffalo's schedule and how weird games could be without fans (:44), a potentially-challenging October stretch for the team (16:20), a do-over discussion about trading the draft pick that became Patrick Mahomes for the Chiefs (50:38), and more. Try The Athletic free for 90 Days: theathle...

The 2020 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss AJ Epenesa and his possible impact on the defense, give their thoughts on the rest of the weekend's picks, and more. Try The Athletic free for 90 days: theathletic.com/thebuffalobeat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bills may not currently have a 1st round pick in this week's NFL Draft, but Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss that there is plenty going on that should interest Bills fans, where their division rivals are concerned. What moves will the rest of the AFC East make? Then, they focus on Day 2 and beyond, and discuss what paths the Bills may take. Get ready for the NFL Draft with Dane Brugl...

The NFL Draft is less than a week away, and Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn break down which players best address the Buffalo Bills' needs on offense and defense. Check out Dane Brugler's 2020 NFL Draft guide here: https://theathletic.com/1727831/2020/04/07/dane-brugler-nfl-draft-guide-2020-the-beast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn are joined by Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and a former NFL Scout to discuss the upcoming NFL Draft and "The SIS Football Rookie Handbook 2020", his perspective on mixing film review with analytics to evaluate prospects, some Josh Allen hot takes and more. Get a 90-day free trial to The Athletic: theathletic.com/thebuffalobeat Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn share their thoughts about what was said by Bills GM Brandon Beane in his latest video press conference, including the draft, intriguing rosters clues he gave and more. Get a 90-day free trial of The Athletic: theathletic.com/thebuffalobeat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the arrival of Stefon Diggs to the Bills and what he means for the team's offense. Also, with some veteran QBs still available, should the Bills bring in one of them? They also discuss what they have been watching while staying at home and more. Try The Athletic FREE for 90 days: theathletic.com/thebuffalobeat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn go in-depth on the moves the Bills have made in Free Agency, including Stefon Diggs and giving Josh Allen the ammo to succeed, shoring up the Defensive Line, and more. Get 40% off your Athletic subscription at theathletic.com/buffalobeat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia gives his first impressions on the Bills' acquisition of WR Stefon Diggs via trade with the Minnesota Vikings. Get 40% off your Athletic subscription at theathletic.com/buffalobeat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the Bills' reported impending signing of CB Josh Norman, potential bargain players available in Free Agency, Quinton Spain's new contract and a potential ripple effect on the rest of the Offensive Line and more. Get 40% off your Athletic subscription at theathletic.com/buffalobeat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn return from an eye-opening night of "The Office" trivia to argue their best cases for who the Bills should go after in Free Agency this offseason. Also, there's a new contender for Matthew's signature signoff phrase. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQ Get 40% off your Athletic subscription at theathletic.com/buffalobeat Hosted o...

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn are smack dab in the middle of what's going on in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine, and they give a broad look at what was discussed in media sessions, what the Bills should do in the draft (including their 22nd pick), how Cody Ford factors into all of it, and more. Get 40% off your Athletic subscription at theathletic.com/buffalobeat Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn take a look ahead at Combine Week and what it means for the Buffalo Bills: - The CBA (2:04) - Re-signing their own (13:17) - The prospects (25:06) Get 40% off your Athletic subscription at theathletic.com/buffalobeat   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn continue to analyze potential moves in the offseason, and this week they discuss the Bills' positions of need, and how they should be addressed: -Edge Rusher (7:45) -Running Back (26:35) -Cornerback (35:54) -Offensive Line (43:28) Get 40% off your Athletic subscription at theathletic.com/buffalobeat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn set their sights on the Bills' defense this week and examine the "sneakier needs" that appear and how they could be addressed in the draft and Free Agency. Get 40% off your Athletic subscription at theathletic.com/buffalobeat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Buffalo Bills enter the offseason with a healthy amount of money to work with, and Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss how they should wisely use that. Who to extend, who to let go, who should they pursue in Free Agency and more! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription at theathletic.com/buffalobeat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior Bowl Week is wrapping up, and Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the wealth of Wide Receiver talent that could be available in this year's draft for the Bills. How can the Bills maneuver a better spot to get one of these coveted players? What type of WR should they look for? Who impressed? and more. Get 40% off your Athletic subscription at theathletic.com/buffalobeat Hosted on Acas...