OBL 1/5: Bills Final Practice Notes, Greg Cosell Previews Bills-Dolphins

Steve Tasker and Chris Trapasso shared all the updates from Chicago as the Bills and Bears squared off in a joint practice. The two opened up this week's mailbag to answer the fans most pressing questions. 33rd Team 'Check the Mic' podcast host Steve Palazzolo and Chris Brown joined the show from the joint practice. Steve talked about the benefits of joint practices, the impact that will have on starters' reps in the preseason, and the young defensive linemen on the Bills roster. He went on to discuss Josh Allen's aggressiveness he has seen and whether Allen should play in the preseason or not. Then Chris and Maddy Glab discussed their overall impressions from the joint practice, their offensive takeaways, and the impressive effort from Buffalo's defense. The two went on to discuss Keon Coleman's productive practice, the injured players returning to action, and what they want to see in Sunday's preseason game in Chicago. Finally, we heard from QB Mitchell Trubisky, DE Greg Rousseau, and WR Keon Coleman as they met with the media.

NFL player analyst Chris Trapasso joined Steve Tasker to discuss the latest news from One Bills Drive and around the NFL ahead of Week 2 in the preseason. They asked the listeners what are you looking to see from the Bills in Sunday's preseason game with the Bears? Former NFL fullback and current Bears radio sideline reporter Jason McKie joined the show to discuss the latest from Chicago. He talked about the importance of joint practices, the Bears offseason as a whole, and how long the starters will play Sunday night.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker shared their thoughts on the 4-year contract extension for Bills RB James Cook. We heard from Cook after today's practice as he discussed his new deal and the process that went along with it. The guys went around the NFL to share the latest news and notes from the league. Bills DL Michael Hoecht sat down after practice to discuss why he signed in Buffalo, his goals for the season, and the chemistry he's building with his teammates. ESPN's 'This is Football' host Kevin Clark joined the show to share his thoughts on the Cook extension, his overall take on the Bills ahead of the season, the competition in the division and the AFC as a whole. Finally, we heard from LB Joe Andreessen as he addressed the media following today's practice.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker shared the latest updates as the team got back on the practice field Tuesday, including the return of RB James Cook. The guys went around the NFL and recapped their thoughts from the Bills preseason opener. Bills RB Ray Davis sat down after practice to discuss his participation for the 2025 season, the new talent added to the offense, and his extra point he made last weekend. NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell joined the show to discuss his evaluation of the Bills preseason opener. He discussed the defensive line, Dorian strong, Jordan Hancock, Tyrell Shavers, Laviska Shenault, Joe Andreessen, Joey Bosa, and the run defense as a whole. Finally, we heard from QB Josh Allen as he addressed the media following today's practice.

Chris Brown and Maddy Glab shared the latest news from One Bills Drive following the Buffalo's preseason debut. They shared their thoughts on who stuck out, areas that impressed them, and the things that the team might need to improve on. They asked the listeners for their biggest takeaways from the team's performance against the Giants. They then discussed the preseason slate from the weekend and the rest of the news from around the NFL.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated all the latest injury situation and signings from One Bills Drive as the team prepares for Saturday's preseason game vs. the Giants. The guys then went around the NFL and opened up this week's mailbag to answer the listeners most pressing questions. ESPN reporter Jordan Raanan joined the show to setup tomorrow afternoon's game from a Giants perspective. He discussed how rookie QB Jaxson Dart is progressing, the early positive impressions from Abdul Carter, and who is looking to make an impact for the team as the preseason kicks off.

Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker recapped the last few weeks at St. John Fisher University as the team broke camp Thursday morning. They updated the latest injury situation, head coach Sean McDermott's plan for the first preseason game, and their favorite moments from this year's camp. Maddy then shared her 2025 Training Camp Awards, which included honors for MVP, most exciting newcomers, top rookies, most consistent players, biggest surprises, and the most improved player. We asked the listeners who or what will you have your eye on in Saturday's preseason opener vs. the Giants? Finally, we heard from QB Josh Allen as he addressed the media after today's practice.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped all the happenings on the field from day 11 of Bills Training Camp. The two then shared the latest from around the NFL. Bills guard O'Cyrus Torrence joined the show after practice to discuss his first two seasons in the league, the difference with the offense this season, his adjustments in the heat during camp, and the players who have stuck out to him early on. NFL on CBS studio analyst and CBS Mornings co-anchor Nate Burleson sat down on set to discuss his involvement with HBO's Hard Knocks, his overall thoughts on the Bills and QB Josh Allen, along with some thoughts on Buffalo's wide receiver group heading into 2025. Finally, we heard from OT Spencer Brown as he answered questions from the media.