Who will play and who will sit? Thoughts ahead of Week 17 matchup vs. Dolphins

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

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

Does the defense have potential to improve?: 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 stack up against the Minnesota Vikings. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

55 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

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

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

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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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

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

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

Where do the Bills go from here at QB?: 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. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

66 min listen

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

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

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

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

The Josh Allen hype train is here: The Buffalo Bills went through their second preseason game of the year, and the desire for Josh Allen to start from the fan base has reached a new height. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn discuss where the Josh Allen progress goes from here, and how it's impacted by the AJ McCarron injury. Plus some other takeaways from the win over the Cleveland Browns, and a discussion over who the Bills should sign as a third QB for the fourth preseason game, with a rather surprising suggestion. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

59 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

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

Peterman starts, but for how long?: 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. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

39 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

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

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

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

Josh Allen's debut and Vontae Davis leaves at halftime: 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 down as one of the most bizarre gameday situations you'll ever encounter. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

55 min listen

A deep dive into the Bills defense: 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! by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

63 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

Peterman or Allen for Week Two?: 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 first two official entrants in the 'Come on, Darlene!' bracket! by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

65 min listen

Josh Allen ready for Sunday? Maybe?: 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 all on Thursday's episode. by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

47 min listen

Big picture look at the Bills in Year 2 of McBeane: 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. Plus, a preview and prediction of the Week 5 matchup with the Tennessee Titans by The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills

57 min listen

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