The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

The first night of the NFL Draft is all wrapped up, and taping it between 2:15 and 3:25 am, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn bring you their impressions of how the first round was handled by the Buffalo Bills, their thoughts on Ed Oliver, and what we learned about Bills GM Brandon Beane. Plus, there was a healthy discussion on what the Bills do in round two, some cereal talk, and some drop-ins f...

The guys have returned ahead of the NFL Draft to put together the second annual PodMock, which has Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn playing the role of GM, fielding trade calls, and selecting players for the first 15 teams in the NFL Draft. How does the board fall for the Buffalo Bills at 9, and what should we be thinking about heading into the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday? This episode has all th...

The 2019 NFL Draft is now under 10 days away, meaning GM Brandon Beane is closer to being able to add, what he hopes to be, an impact player to his roster. In this episode, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss their takeaways from Beane's press conference on Monday, what it could mean for their first-round pick, and then they debate the merits of the Bills trading up to attain a player they...

The Buffalo Bills and the rest of the NFL are merely two weeks away from the 2019 NFL Draft, so as we get closer it's time to get in depth about all of the possibilities for the team at 9th overall. Should the Bills seriously consider taking an offensive tackle with their first-round selection, or is a defensive lineman too good to pass up? What about a tight end? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairbur...

Now that free agency is mostly over with to a grand degree, the focus shifts into the draft and how the Buffalo Bills might approach that. The team now has Cole Beasley and John Brown to go along with Zay Jones and Robert Foster. What does that do to the need of wide receiver and where they might consider drafting one? Plus, is DK Metcalf worth it to them at 9th overall as so many have linked the...

The Buffalo Bills went through the first wave of free agency and came away with a lot more talent on offense than what they had going in. Just days after the signings, Bills GM Brandon Beane joined Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn on the Bills Beat for the first time and discussed free agency, some of the players currently on the roster, and even a little dip into the draft. After that, the guys...

The Buffalo Bills went through a whirlwind Monday to add four players to the roster -- three of which on the offensive side. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss all the moves made on Monday -- and to keep in mind, this was recorded shortly before the moves to sign John Brown, Cole Beasley, and Ty Nsekhe. The guys will be doing another podcast on those later in the week. Also, the Come On, D...

After a rip-roaring eight hours of overnight wondering whether or not the Bills actually had traded for Pittsburgh WR Antonio Brown, the window was slammed shut when GM Brandon Beane said they were moving on. However, past the move that wasn't, it opens up plenty of new questions. What does this say about Brandon Beane and where the Bills think they are? How does it have an impact on how we view t...

The NFL kicks back into gear this week with the 2019 NFL Combine, and Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn convene to discuss the importance of the week with the Buffalo Bills in mind. Plus, some talk about the shaping of the offensive line, Dion Dawkins, Shaq Lawson, and some positions they need. Plus, we're down to the Elite Eight in the 'Come on, Darlene!' bracket! Vote for the next round here: h...

The Buffalo Bills made their first free agent signing when they brought in interior offensive lineman Spencer Long, which brought along some panic that he was their answer for one of the starting roles up for grabs based on the initial contract numbers. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn make sense of it all, and discuss the plan for the offensive line at length in this week's episode. Plus, the r...

With the Super Bowl around the corner, that means the entire league will start to focus on free agency as soon as the weekend is complete and a new champion is crowned. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss, at length, the possible prioritization of positions for the Bills in 2019 free agency when considering the classes available, the value of the position to the team, and what good spending...

Before the guys got to the most heavily anticipated bracket reveal in mid-January, they first discuss the idea of the Bills drafting a defensive player in the first round and why you shouldn't be surprised if it happens. Then, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn reveal the bracket and the matchups of the first round. To cast your vote on the play-in round, click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r...

The Buffalo Bills are now over one week into the offseason, and the Bills Beat brings you their first podcast of the offseason. Among the discussions, do Bills fans feel left behind with the explosion of teams hiring offensive coaches? Also, what should you make of Brandon Beane's job after a full year-and-a-half? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn get into all of it in the first episode of 2019....

The Buffalo Bills ended their season on a high note, with a thorough 42-17 thrashing of the Miami Dolphins to improve their record to 6-10 on the season. In a day that those in attendance won't soon forget, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn reflect on Kyle Williams' final game, Josh Allen's five TD day, the progress the youth showed, and one banger of a Come on, Darlene award section. Hosted on A...

The Buffalo Bills couldn't quite make it three losses in a row for the New England Patriots, losing to the AFC East division champs 24-12, and dropping to 5-10 on the season. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss Josh Allen's slow start and his response in-game, the talent surrounding him, the LeSean McCoy conundrum, and some offseason stuff, too. Plus, the awards! Hosted on Acast. See acast....

The Buffalo Bills and the progress that they've made are up against their stiffest test since Josh Allen came back from an elbow sprain in November. On Sunday, they'll be up against the New England Patriots which will serve as a great gauge game against the class of the AFC East. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the matchup, along with the significance in what is one of their most import...

After the Bills win over the Lions, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn -- along with special guests Tim Graham and even a cameo from John Wawrow -- discuss the changes Josh Allen has made to the way people think about the Bills and their future with his performances over the last month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Buffalo Bills are preparing to take on the Detroit Lions this coming weekend, though rookie quarterback Josh Allen has come under fire from some national pundits that have had some staunchly negative reviews of his first eight starts. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss this, and broader points about the quarterback position as to how to truly gauge players as they go through their care...

The Buffalo Bills lost their second straight contest, this time to the New York Jets, but once again their rookie quarterback Josh Allen was the best offensive player they had -- even if he had a few regrettable moments that cost his team. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss Allen's day, the offensive line, the special teams, and how it all relates to the offseason in more of a big picture...

The Buffalo Bills made the move to release wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin from the roster, and Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss his time with the team from beginning to end, and what it means for the younger players moving forward. Beyond that, the guys diagnose the first Josh Allen vs. Sam Darnold battle, and provide a prediction for Sunday's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

The Buffalo Bills fell just short of collecting their third straight victory, but during the loss to the Miami Dolphins, rookie quarterback Josh Allen did something a bit different than Bills fans are accustomed to seeing. He instilled hope and confidence, in that there might be something to this rookie quarterback for the future. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss Allen, LeSean McCoy, Cha...

The Buffalo Bills will be going for their third straight victory on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, but more importantly, how can Josh Allen build from his best game as a pro -- especially when he'll be defended a bit differently? Also, with LeSean McCoy's struggles in 2018, is it time to start worrying about the Bills' top running back? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss all of that in...

The Buffalo Bills have collected their fourth victory of the season following a win over Jacksonville that, above all else, featured Josh Allen playing his best game since becoming a member of the Bills. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss Allen's performance along with his potential considering the signs he showed on Sunday, the brawl that changed the course of the game in the third quarte...

The Buffalo Bills are back from their bye week, and Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss what's to come for the team in their upcoming game with the Jacksonville Jaguars. What is fair to expect from Josh Allen in his first game back from an injury? How will he perform against a talented Jaguars defense? And at long last, we answer the question, who is atop and at the bottom of the stretching...

The Buffalo Bills are on their bye week, and after a big win over the New York Jets, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn get together for their lone episode of the week. And along for the ride joining in on the fun, as promised, is well-known fan Michael Parthum as co-host for the bye week extravaganza. And not to mention, Tim Graham joins us, as only Tim can. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...