OBL 1/18: Thurman Thomas on the playoffs, Greg Cosell analyzes the AFC/NFC Championships, Fred Smerlas on the Patriots

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker examined the latest news and opened the OBL Friday Fan Mailbag. Bills team reporter Maddy Glab joined the show to recap Mock Draft Watch 9.0 - examining who the analysts have the Bills picking in the first round and possible trade up scenarios. NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell analyzed edge draft prospects including Florida State's Jared Verse, Laiatu Latu out of UCLA, Penn State's Chop Robinson, Darius Robinson from Missouri, and Kansas pass rusher Austin Booker.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest news and asked the listeners who they expect to be added to the Bills WR room? They recapped Bills GM Brandon Beane's comments ahead of the NFL Draft and we also heard from head coach Sean McDermott & Bills QB Josh Allen as they addressed the media. NFL Network executive producer Charlie Yook explained what viewers can expect leading up to coverage of next week's NFL Draft from Detroit.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest news from One Bills Drive as pre-draft visits resume. They went around the NFL and discussed the report on Bill Belichick's offseason pursuit for a head coaching job. They asked the listeners what is the minimum needed from this Bills draft class?

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest NFL news as the team continues offseason workouts. They asked the listeners which Bills defensive player are you counting on the most this season? NFL.com lead draft writer Eric Edholm discussed the Bills needs aside from WR in this year's draft, his top prospects in this year's class, and AFC East team needs. Finally, he shared his thoughts on what would surprise him the most in this year's NFL Draft.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest from One Bills Drive as the team returns to voluntary offseason workouts and they asked the listeners what's the most important trait the Bills must look for in a draft prospect? The Athletic NFL draft analyst Dane Brugler discussed his 2024 draft guide 'The Beast' and his WR rankings in this year's class. He examined Brian Thomas Jr. out of LSU, where he places South Carolina's Xavier Legette, and the Bills needs aside from WR.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped the latest news and opened up the Friday Fan Mailbag to answer your most pressing questions. NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell kicked off the second hour to discuss the top defensive tackle talent in this year's NFL Draft. He shared his thoughts on Jer'Zhan 'Johnny' Newton, Kris Jenkins, T'Vondre Sweat, Mekhi Wingo, Ruke Orhorhoro, and Braden Fiske.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker discussed the latest news and asked the listeners for their favorite defensive & offensive prospects in this year's draft class and why they would be a good fit for the Bills. ESPN senior NFL writer Bill Barnwell kicked off the second hour to share his thoughts on why Buffalo should trade back in the first round, the wide receivers that the Bills could add, and the QB market playing a role in talent moving around the board in round one.

We wished a happy birthday to Steve Tasker and asked the listeners if the Bills do not select a receiver in round one, what would satisfy you in the draft? NFL Network analytics expert Cynthia Frelund shared her pros and cons of trading up and down in the first round, why LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr. is a good fit for Buffalo's offense, and the how the QB dominoes may fall atop the first round.