What are fair expectations for the 2018 Bills?

When should the Bills let Josh Allen fly?: As mandatory minicamp finished up on Thursday, the Buffalo Bills saw their rookie quarterback make a big play to end it all. When is the right time to put more responsibility on Josh Allen and make it a true three-man competition? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss that, the strong spring of Nathan Peterman, and some under-the-radar standouts from spring. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

54 min listen

Josh Allen's tantalizing debut: The Buffalo Bills played their first preseason game of 2018, and Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss how the quarterbacks looked, and if Josh Allen did anything to change the minds of the coaching staff. Plus, some non-QB standouts from the game, and the return of our favorite postgame segment! by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

62 min listen

The Offseason Q&A Schmozzle!: Although some were worried, the Bills Beat is back and here to stay with exciting news from our own Matthew Fairburn. As for this week's pod, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew opened it up to the floor, answering questions about just about anything -- Shaq Lawson trade rumors, AJ McCarron getting cut, Joe's stance against cargo shorts, and even who would win in a Bills Beat 40-yard dash. Plus, it's giveaway time, y'all. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

55 min listen

The first ever Bills Beat POD MOCK: With under a week to go before the NFL Draft actually starts, Joe B., Matthew Fairburn of NYUpstate.com, and Tyler Dunne of Bleacher Report all got together for a POD MOCK. Teams were evenly distributed between the trio, with trade negotiations very much allowed for this audio mock draft. What do the Bills do? Where do the QBs go? Listen for yourself, including some interesting discussion about LeSean McCoy... and even talk of another giveaway for fans. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

108 min listen

Welcome to the new Bills Beat!: This is the new destination of the Bills Beat with Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn! by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

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Josh Allen, LeSean McCoy, and the start of camp: Just ahead of the start of training camp, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn sit down to discuss the two biggest topics heading into it: Josh Allen's progress, and LeSean McCoy's off-field situation. How much will Allen be able to show in camp, and will the Bills sit McCoy? They discuss that, and also with a cool announcement about a future show. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

50 min listen

Fun with Tyler Dunne: As the quiet period of the NFL is in full swing, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn brought in the friend of the pod Tyler Dunne to chat about the current Bills, media stuff, what it would be like to cover the early 90s Bills, and even some talk of the southern tier. Come for the podcast, stay for the friendship! by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

59 min listen

What to make of the Bills-Patriots game: 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. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

66 min listen

Which Bills QB hype should be believed?: In this jam-packed episode with the NFL Draft just under two days away, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss each of the big name quarterbacks as it pertains to the Bills, go over plenty of scenarios of different ways things go at the top and what the Bills might do, they answer some listener questions, and even snuck in the latest rumor about the top overall pick and how that might impact the Bills. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

77 min listen

Who will be a Bill? Darnold, Allen, or Rosen?: It's the day of the NFL Draft, and the Buffalo Bills could end up with a new face of the franchise by the end of the night. In one final episode before the draft begins, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss how Baker Mayfield likely going first impacts the Bills, what they might be willing to do to land Sam Darnold, how much Josh Allen's tweets will affect the Bills' willingness to trade up for him, and if Josh Rosen has just been the one for them all along. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

56 min listen

Josh Allen is a Buffalo Bill: The day everyone has been waiting for is over, and the Buffalo Bills have their franchise quarterback to build around in Wyoming's Josh Allen. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn react to the selection, how he fits into what Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott are trying to do, and they also touch on the team's second selection and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

54 min listen

What are fair expectations for the 2018 Bills?: The Buffalo Bills are still three weeks away from the start of training camp, but Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss what the expectations should be for the Bills in 2018, and what's a fair way to approach the year as well. Plus, the Jake Plummer jersey giveaway! by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

49 min listen

Bills OTA Frenzy!: With the Bills back in town for the first week of OTAs, the guys are back at it after the first practice they were able to see. What were some of the biggest takeaways from this year's version of the roster? Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn paint the roster with a wide brush after the first week of OTAs by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

49 min listen

Did McDermott tip his hand on the Allen plan?: The Buffalo Bills are now through 11 days of training camp and will go through their first preseason game on Thursday. However, on Tuesday, head coach Sean McDermott made a strong statement in regards to the plan for Josh Allen, which got Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn talking about where this whole thing might go. Plus, we discuss Corey Coleman and his potential role on the Bills. And, the introduction of King Tuddy. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

50 min listen

The Post-Draft Wrap: The 2018 NFL Draft is now done and over with, which means the Buffalo Bills and their fans have brand new players to see how they fit into their roster -- and namely, quarterback Josh Allen. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the draft, the players they selected, and the philosophies about when to play Josh Allen -- the first of many discussions about that topic. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

67 min listen

Can Josh Allen win the job on Sunday?: 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. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

59 min listen

The State of the Offense: In their latest episode of the Bills Beat, Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the very topic that has many a Bills fan worried for 2018. Is the offense shaping up to be way behind the defense? They take a deep dive into the quarterback and wide receiver competitions that have raised so many questions and provide a lot of their camp observations along the way. Oh, plus, Matthew was humbled by the higher power of beer league softball. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

55 min listen

Should the Bills capitalize on the QB trade market?: 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 longstanding love of Bears QB3 Tyler Bray. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

39 min listen

The real Bills offense has returned: 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 it all, too. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

57 min listen

Biggest impressions from training camp: The Buffalo Bills are officially done, so Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss the current quarterback standing, numerous positions that have seen movement over the last few weeks, and we even sneak in time to debate which is the best route to take to get to Pittsford. Join us! by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

68 min listen

It's Peterman Time, Y'all! Part Deux: 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 -- along with predictions. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

46 min listen

Bills-Pats a reminder that the Bills have a ways to go: 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! by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

57 min listen

The process shows progress in win over Vikings: 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. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

49 min listen

The Josh Allen vortex and first thoughts from camp: Training camp is four days old, the Bills have gotten to their first day off, and Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss -- what else -- how Josh Allen has looked in his first four days as compared to the other two quarterbacks on the roster. Additionally, they take a deep dive into the social media vortex known surrounding Josh Allen's name, and discuss a couple of camp standouts to this point. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

68 min listen

McCarron's future and a QB hint from Brandon Beane?: 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? And will Matt Bové ever find out that he made his unofficial debut on the Bills Beat? It's all in the episode by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

52 min listen

Bills Trade Deadline Pros and Cons: 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 rookie quarterback. Plus, a quick Bills-Patriots preview and prediction, and perhaps a Bills Beat scoopy. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

52 min listen

The McDermott pushback has begun: 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, Darlene' segment that won't soon be forgotten thanks to special guest Tim Graham. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

58 min listen

The Bye Week Extravaganza!: 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. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

75 min listen

The Bills beat the Titans, but at what cost?: 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 moment. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

64 min listen

The Bills have mismanaged the QB position: 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 has been on the way for quite some time now. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

67 min listen

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