The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

No one could have predicted what we all witnessed on Sunday, but the Matt Barkley-led Buffalo Bills went into MetLife Stadium and stomped on the Jets 41-10, giving Buffalo their third victory of the season. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss Matt Barkley's day, his role moving forward, some of the other standouts from the game, and what to do with Nathan Peterman. Plus, we've got a new awa...

After four straight losses, the Buffalo Bills may have a bit of hope on the horizon. Rookie quarterback Josh Allen began throwing in practice this weeks and the possibility of him starting against the New York Jets on Sunday still exists. What are the pros and cons of starting Allen this weekend, and can the Bills actually win with Allen in the lineup? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss it...

The Buffalo Bills lost their fourth game in a row, this time getting blown out by the Chicago Bears 41-9. and are now 2-7 on the 2018 season. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the offense, bigger picture things included with that offense, how the defense never stood a chance, plus an award section that will bring some of the biggest competition to the end of year bracket that we've seen y...

For the third time in four weeks, the Buffalo Bills will have a different starting quarterback, and in Week Nine against Chicago, it's none other than the embattled Nathan Peterman. Can fans expect the same, or is Peterman going to play like he's got nothing to lose? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss Peterman, the new wide receiver Terrelle Pryor, and how the Bills match up with the Bears...

The Buffalo Bills couldn't quite pull the upset on Monday, losing to the New England Patriots once again and providing even more questions about the offensive side of the ball. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the seeming hoplessness of the offense, and what it means to the future building of the organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At 2-5, with a pretty good look at 2-6 on the horizon, the Buffalo Bills are now under a week away from the NFL trade deadline. With some veteran pieces on offense that could be used elsewhere in the NFL, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the complexities involved with dealing a player like LeSean McCoy or Kelvin Benjamin as they navigate the second half of the season -- likely with a roo...

The Buffalo Bills lost to the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 37-5 on Sunday, which dropped their record to 2-5 on the season. And as fans were watching the game, some took to social media to really wonder if Sean McDermott was the right man for the job. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss both that, and the job of Brian Daboll to this point in their newest episode. Plus, a 'Come on, Darle...

The Buffalo Bills, now 2-4 on the season, head back on the road one more time -- only this time without rookie quarterback Josh Allen steering the ship on offense. Instead, it will be Derek Anderson -- the 35-year-old longtime backup quarterback, who will have exactly six practices under his belt by the time the game is here. What might the offense look like with him, and do they have a chance at...

The Buffalo Bills are now 2-4 on the season after their loss to the Houston Texans. Of course, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the Josh Allen injury and the subsequent Nathan Peterman implosion and what it means for each player, but then they dive deeper into how the organization has mismanaged the quarterback position since January 2017. It's a big picture pod, and a conversation that...

The Buffalo Bills had a couple of compelling stories find them in Week Six, as trade speculation around LeSean McCoy ramped up over the last few days, and the Bills signed veteran quarterback Derek Anderson. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the pros and cons of dealing McCoy and if the Bills should do it, plus, a response to those that think it's a good idea for Derek Anderson to actuall...

The Buffalo Bills got back to the win column on Sunday, defeating the Tennessee Titans 13-12 at home. The defense certainly looked the part, but where does this offense go moving forward, and how should they approach the game plan for Josh Allen past this week? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the entire game and dive into the deeper issues surrounding the Bills offense at the present mo...

The Buffalo Bills are 1-3 through the first 25-percent of the 2018 season, and rather than focusing on just the week ahead, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the broader points of where this regime for the Bills is at currently. It starts with a conversation about Kelvin Benjamin, and then extends into the concept of culture, roster building, and the decisions they've made to this point....

After a Week Three victory that no one expected, we saw the Buffalo Bills come back on the road in Week Four with a loss that was closer to their first two games of the 2018 season. The defense held their own after the first few series, but the offense was nowhere to be found. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn take a deep dive into the offensive problems, and bring on a special guest to discuss i...

The Buffalo Bills got a shock victory in Week 3, but can the offense and the manufactured offensive attack they showed sustain itself for their Week 4 matchup with Green Bay and beyond? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss that, the biggest weakness on the Bills roster, the possibility of Rishard Matthews, and they preview the matchup against the Packers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

The Buffalo Bills shocked everyone in the NFL with their 27-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. What did we glean from the win? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss, at length, the performances of Josh Allen and the individual defensive standouts. Plus, the guys raise a question that needs to be considered when it comes to wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Now 0-2 on the season, the Buffalo Bills have seen both sides of the ball underperform in their two losses. Might the Bills have the talent and potential to improve on the defensive side of the ball -- as we saw in the second half against the Chargers? What is the key to doing all that? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss that at length in the mid-week episode, along with how the Bills stac...

The Buffalo Bills are now 0-2 on the season, but they've got some things to draw on from their most recent loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Josh Allen is officially debuted, and Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn convene to discuss how he looked and where he goes from here. Plus, some switches that they'd like to see permanent with the Bills. And the Vontae Davis situation, which will probably go...

The Buffalo Bills officially named rookie quarterback Josh Allen the starter for Week Two, and for what they hope, a long time to come. So now that Allen is in, what can we expect? Was it the right move? And do the Bills have a chance on Sunday? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn tackle all of these questions in the newest episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the Buffalo Bills' 47-3 drubbing given to them from the Baltimore Ravens, the quarterback question remains on everyone's mind. What should Sean McDermott do for Week Two, and is that different from what he will do? Plus, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn take the defense to task for failing to be the thing to keep the team afloat after all these highly touted acquisitions. And hey, the...

We've talked quite a bit about the quarterbacks, but as for the defense, there hasn't been as much chatter about the unit that the Bills will be depending on in the season. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn go through each position, strengths and weaknesses, biggest questions, and potential pitfalls for the 2018 Bills. Plus, predictions for Week One! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

The Buffalo Bills officially named Nathan Peterman as their starting quarterback, but as Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss, how long is that leash? It all revolves around Josh Allen and the number of elements that directly impact when, likely not if, the rookie will see the field in 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The preseason is officially done in the NFL, which means Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn get to reconvene one last time before the Bills make all their final cuts and get the roster down to just 53 names. What does the future hold for AJ McCarron? What did Brandon Beane say to get Joe's neurotic mind working about Josh Allen potentially starting? Which players helped their cause on Thursday? An...

The Buffalo Bills have one more game of the preseason left, and Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn are in Chicago for the game against the Bears. Among the discussion today, they talk about the possibilities of moving AJ McCarron with all the backup quarterback movement that's happened in the NFL, how much to play Josh Allen, a few positions that will have fierce battles on Thursday, and Matthew's...

Following the Buffalo Bills' third preseason game, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn got together to discuss Josh Allen's first start, Nathan Peterman and if he's getting close to winning the job, and what to do with AJ McCarron who seems to be lagging behind. Plus, some offensive line and cornerback chatter, and the introduction of the first ever Dri Archer Award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Just a pair of days ahead of one of the most heavily anticipated preseason games for the Buffalo Bills in recent memory, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss all the different factors that go into Josh Allen's first start, if he can win the job on Sunday, and what that might mean for AJ McCarron. Plus, a discussion of an end-of-season idea that Bills Beat listeners are sure to get behind. Ho...