OBL 4/27: Bills Get An 'A' Draft Grade, Brandon Beane Joins The Show

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped the 2026 NFL Draft, breaking down the 10 selections by Buffalo over the weekend. The two went around the NFL and asked the listeners what are your biggest takeaways from the draft class? NFL.com draft analyst Chad Reuter joined the show. He talked his team draft grades and why he gave the Bills an 'A' for their haul. He talked about the value Buffalo received with their selections after multiple trades and the players he liked the most. Finally, he discussed the talent the team brought on, specifically on the defensive side of the ball. Finally, Bills GM and President of Football Operations Brandon Beane came in studio. He discussed the defensive haul in the draft, the youth movement he wanted on that side of the ball, and the multiple trades he made that led to value selections. He went on to talk about the players selected he was surprised were still available, including the versatility he saw in WR Skyler Bell. Finally, he talked about the skillset they brought in along the defensive line.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped round one of the NFL Draft, the biggest surprises from Thursday night, and the Bills biggest needs with 9 draft picks available heading into rounds 2 and 3. They asked the listeners what has you most excited about the Bills heading into Day 2 of the NFL Draft? NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell joined the show. He discussed the top prospects still available as we head into Rounds 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft. He shared his evaluation of Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy, safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren out of Toledo, Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald, DT Christen Miller from Georgia, Texas A&M Edge Cashius Howell, Arizona DB Treydan Stukes, and Miami DB Keionte Scott. He also talked about the best fit for the Bills at LB.

Chris Brown returns with Steve Tasker to preview and setup tonight's Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. The two laid out the latest news and notes from around the NFL and asked the listeners what do you expect from the Bills tonight in the first round? Yahoo! Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice joined the show to share his thoughts on this weekend. He talked about the Bills needs overall, the movement we could see in the first round, and the talent depth in this year's class. He went on to discuss why he likes Georgia LB CJ Allen as a fit for the Bills and the linebacker and defensive line prospects that he's high on.

Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker updated the latest news and notes from One Bills Drive and around the NFL ahead of tomorrow night's NFL Draft. They asked the listeners which position can the Bills NOT ignore on days 1 and 2 of the NFL Draft? Steve took his swing at a mock draft simulator to project who the Bills will select in the 2026 NFL Draft. National College Football Insider from The Athletic Bruce Feldman joined the show. He shared his thoughts on how he could see the early part of the first round playing out in this year's NFL Draft, his intel from NFL scouts on the most polarizing players in this year's class, and his latest mock draft where the Bills find a productive Edge rusher. He went on to talk about the wide receiver group and interesting product Uar Bernard from Nigeria's International Player Pathway program. Finally, he discussed the possible movement we could see atop the first round of the draft.

Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker began today's extended show with their thoughts on the team as voluntary minicamp gets underway at One Bills Drive. We then heard from QB Josh Allen, GM/President of Football Operations Brandon Beane, and Head Coach Joe Brady as we approach the start of the NFL Draft Thursday night. Maddy and Steve then looked at the latest news and notes from around the NFL.

Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker discussed the latest news and notes from around the NFL, including the latest buzz ahead of next week's NFL Draft. They opened up this week's Friday Fan Mailbag to answer the listeners most pressing questions. NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell joined the show to break down and assess the top defensive tackle prospects and which players may be a fit for the Bills. He discussed Gracen Halton out of Oklahoma, Georgia's Christen Miller, Lee Hunter from Texas Tech, Kayden McDonald out of Ohio State, Caleb Banks from Florida, Missouri's Chris McClellan, Peter Woods from Clemson and Landon Robinson out of Navy.

Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker discussed the latest news and notes from around the NFL and shared their excitement for the upcoming Sabres playoff run. They asked the listeners to give one bold move they could see the Bills making next week. Maddy Glab shared her latest Mock Draft Watch to see who the analysts have the Bills selecting in round 1. They discussed four players that might be a fit for Buffalo at 26th overall, Edge Malachi Lawrence out of UCF, Illinois Edge Gabe Jacas, CB Avieon Terrell from Clemson, and interior offensive lineman Chase Bisontis out of Texas A&M. NFL.com draft analyst Chad Reuter laid out his five-round mock draft, discussed how he sees the Bills filling roster needs, and how the DJ Moore trade might affect Buffalo's plans at pick No. 26. He then talked about what type of talent will be available in the later rounds.

Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker shared their thoughts on the direction the Bills should go in the NFL Draft and shared the latest news and notes from around the NFL. They asked the listeners over this offseason, how has your opinion changed about what the Bills should do in the draft? Essential Sports NFL Draft analyst Tony Pauline joined the show. He talked about his final preparation ahead of next week's first round, how things might have changed with the top prospects, and what he's hearing about teams looking to move around the draft board. He went on to discuss his big board, the top cornerback prospects, and the possible run he could see at various position groups. He then addressed his latest mock draft and what he sees as the biggest needs for the Bills.