OBL 8/11: Bills Practice Updates, Ben VanSumeren And Maddy Glab Join The Show

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest news and notes from One Bills Drive and the NFL as the team returned to the practice field. They asked the listeners does the new stadium change your thoughts on starter playing time in the preseason? Bills FB Ben VanSumeren joined the show to discuss his excitement for Saturday's preseason debut, his career path which has included a position change, and how he's fitting in with the offense. Finally, senior team reporter Maddy Glab sat down with the guys to share her biggest takeaways from this week's practice, the defensive approach she has seen, and the players that have stuck out to her ahead of Saturday's game with the Panthers.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped their biggest takeaways from Saturday's Return of the Blue and Red Scrimmage, which debuted Highmark Stadium. The two then went around the NFL and asked the listeners what their first experience was like at Highmark Stadium Saturday night? We also heard from Bills offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael who addressed the media prior to today's practice.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped the final training camp practice at St. John Fisher University. They went around the NFL and opened up this week's mailbag to answer the fans most pressing questions. Rookie WR Skyler Bell joined the show after practice to discuss his progression in the offense and the versatility he brings to the receiver position. We then sat down with radio pregame and postgame hosts Chris Trapasso and Mitch Morse as they prepare for their first broadcast tomorrow night during the Return of the Red and Blue scrimmage at Highmark Stadium.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker shared their takeaways from training camp and updated the latest roster and injury situation with the team. Bills head coach Joe Brady sat down with the guys to discuss his approach to camp, DJ Moore's impact, and the young players that have shined early in camp. Former Bills safety George Wilson shared his excitement for his involvement this season covering the team as he will be an in-stadium pregame and halftime co-host with senior team reporter Maddy Glab. George will also be the new co-host of Bills Postgame Live with Maddy following every game on the Bills social media platforms. He talked about his former teammate, Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker returned to Orchard Park as the players had to the day off from training camp. The two shared the latest from One Bills Drive and around the NFL, including the announcement of the 2026 home game themes. They asked the listeners what has this offseason told you about the Bills? Yahoo! Sports Senior NFL Writer Frank Schwab joined the show. He discussed his offseason power rankings, why he had the Bills ranked No. 3 heading into the season, and the impact DJ Moore will have on this year's offense. He went on to talk about Jim Leonhard's approach with the defensive roster and the offseason head coaching carousel and where Joe Brady sits.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped a highly energetic and sunny training camp practice. Bills CBs Maxwell Hairston and Christian Benford sat down after today's session to share their thoughts on the early part of camp, the defensive scheme under Jim Leonhard, and their impressions of the young defensive playmakers. Finally, senior team reporter Maddy Glab joined the show to discuss the players that have been sticking out to here after the first week of camp, including Kaleb Elarms-Orr and Jalon Kilgore. She also talked about the intensity from today's practice and what she's looking for as camp continues later this week.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped all the happenings on another wet and rainy training camp practice today. They updated the latest news from around the NFL and asked the listeners which Bills rookie are you most excited to see in a game setting? Bills OLB Michael Hoecht joined the show following today's practice. He shared his thoughts on his camp so far, which includes his recovery from his torn Achilles suffered last season. He went on to discuss the new defensive system under Jim Leonhard, the freedom the defensive line will have, and the positional battles ongoing during camp. Finally, we heard from TE Dalton Kincaid as he addressed the media.

Chris Brown and Maddy Glab shared their first impressions of Bills Training Camp through two days as the players had the day off Friday. They went around the NFL and opened up this week's Fan Mailbag to answer the listeners most pressing questions. ESPN NFL Insider and Fantasy Football analyst Field Yates joined the show. He shared his overall thoughts on this year's Bills team, including Joe Brady taking over as head coach, DJ Moore's impact on the offense, and if James Cook will be more impactful in the pass game. He also talked about why he's high on rookie DE TJ Parker and the offensive changes we could see this season. Finally, he discussed ESPN's upcoming Fantasy Football Marathon coming August 24-25.